Assistant Program Director

Compensation: Salaried Position, Annual Bonus, 3 Weeks Paid Time Off

Reports To: Program Director and Executive Director/CEO

Organization: Next Level Community Development Center, Inc.

Position Summary

The Assistant Program Director supports the Program Director in ensuring Next Level programs operate effectively,

remain compliant with grant and organizational requirements, and provide high-quality services to students and

families. This position provides oversight in the areas of grant compliance, reporting, budgets, program quality,

partnerships, contracts, and program documentation.

Primary Responsibilities

Grant Compliance & Reporting

Oversee compliance requirements for assigned grants and contracts.

Complete required monthly program reports and maintain supporting documentation.

Track grant deadlines, deliverables, monitoring requirements, and required data.

Maintain organized, monitoring- and audit-ready grant files.

Budget & Expense Monitoring

Monitor monthly expenses and maintain current balances for each grant.

Compare expenditures to approved grant budgets and identify potential concerns.

Work with fiscal staff to reconcile expenses and maintain appropriate documentation.

Review program purchases for grant and budget alignment.

Program Quality

Review lesson plans and conduct periodic classroom observations.

Monitor implementation of curricula, enrichment activities, and grant-funded services.

Review field trip and technology requests for program, budget, and compliance requirements.

Provide feedback and identify areas where staff may need additional support or resources.

Partnerships & Contracts

Participate in meetings with schools, community partners, funders, and other stakeholders.

Assist with establishing and maintaining partnerships that support students and program goals.

Develop and maintain contracts for enrichment providers, field trips, consultants, and other program services.

Track agreements, required documentation, deliverables, and renewal dates.

Program Management

Support the Program Director with implementation of program goals, procedures, calendars, and special initiatives

Participate in staff, leadership, partner, and grant-related meetings as assigned.

Assist with staff training, program documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Provide management support and program leadership in the Program Director's absence when designated.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, nonprofit management, business, human services, or a related field preferred.

Experience in youth programming, grant-funded programs, education, or nonprofit management preferred.

Strong organizational, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Proficiency with spreadsheets, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and program management systems.

Strong attention to detail, initiative, professionalism, and follow-through.

Key Strengths for Success

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

The individual should be able to work collaboratively with staff and partners while maintaining high standards for

compliance, fiscal accountability, program quality, and service to students and families.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,436.93 - $57,128.35 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person