ASM: Program Specialist Downtown Region

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Job Title: Program Specialist Downtown Region
Classification: Exempt
Division: Program Quality
Department: Regional Teams
Reports to: Regional Director
New or Revision Date: February 4, 2010
Supervises: Contracted Instructors

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The basic function of the Program Specialist position, which is part of each ASM regional team, is to facilitate and monitor ASM programs, within assigned regions/communities, implemented in collaboration with schools, community-based agencies.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a day-to-day contact person with instructors and school staff for programs. Develop and maintain relationships with program partners and instructors.
• Conduct site visits ad secure the appropriate tools and supplies for the program.
• Refine program budgets and generate contracts.
• Plan, schedule and organize all regional level meetings and events
• Assist in hiring for program staff
• Address quality and logistical issues directly with partners
• Identify and resolve operational problems
• Maintain program database
• Write programmatic reports and make recommendations based on results of assessments
• Identify teen needs and interest
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Skilled in developing and facilitating collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent organizational skills and problem solving abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; ability to collect and maintain information as needed
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment
• Respect for all levels of the organization and outside partners
• Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations
• Strong orientation to customer service
• Ability to plan and organize Digital Technology Productions

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Instructors and ensure program quality delivery

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to travel to region and program sites on a regular basis

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is not exposed to weather conditions the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications:

• BA degree
• 2-3 years management and youth programming experience
• Preferred background in performing arts (dance, theatre)
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• CHICAGO RESIDENCY REQUIRED