Program Director

College Internship Program Inc•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director is the site leader for CIP’s program locations. The Program Director holds top-level accountability for ensuring overall programming will be delivered successfully to our students and families. This role oversees and manages the three key pillars of the successful operation of a site location: (1) effective programming and service delivery; (2) administrative and physical functions of the site; and (3) admissions function in order to ensure quantity and quality in enrollment. Program Directors work closely with the National Office to inform the strategic planning process and in turn, are responsible for delivering on the company's strategic plans and initiatives at the site level. Program Directors bring a strategic mindset and long-term outlook as well as the ability to lead and develop their team. This position manages and maintains high-level relationships with key contacts including families, educational consultants and institutions, and practitioners in the field. The Program Director is an onsite full-time exempt position located in Long Beach, CA who reports to the President. This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work. Travel both in and out of state may be required as job duties demand. The Program Director position involves a moderate physical demand. The College Internship Program (CIP) is a full-year private young adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services. CIP’s programs uniquely address the needs of adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences by providing a comprehensive curriculum, expert staffing, and a structured weekly schedule. We believe that a learning disability is a learning difference, and our expert staff understand and meet our young adults enrolled in the program where they are at. Our programs focus on the generalization of specialized skills specifically for autism and learning differences. CIP students live with a close-knit community of peers within a supported apartment living setting and fully access the community around them. Each student’s unique needs are met individually as they prepare for success in independent living, college, and employment. CIP is the result of strategies we have developed over 40 years working with hundreds of young people who learn differently and have exceptionalities, helping develop the self-knowledge and skills to live happy and productive lives.

Requirements

Advanced education (graduate degree or doctorate required).
Proven experience in a leadership position (5+ years experience in relevant fields required).
Thorough understanding of business and educational management techniques and methods required.
Excellent knowledge of educational performance evaluation techniques and key metrics required.
Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and budgeting required.
Business acumen with a strategic ability required.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills required.
An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities required.

Nice To Haves

Education, training, or career experience in approaches, methods, and support for persons with autism spectrum disorder and/or learning differences are highly preferred.
Experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Builds, implements and executes strategies (objectives, priorities, and planning).
Oversees and manages site operations.
Maintains enrollment and retention.
Assesses and evaluates the overall quality of the program.
Performs financial management (budgeting, spending, purchasing) and risk management (compliance and regulation).
Assists and conducts employee recruiting and hiring.
Fosters talent development and future leadership (succession planning).
Cultivates team culture and positive environment.
Analyzes external trends and policies.
Builds and maintains key external business and professional relationships.
Monitors and reports center performance and outcome metrics.
Creates and develops a long-term vision, direction, and influence.
Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

Vacation Time - 15 days full time only
Paid Holidays - 13 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only
Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%
Financial Wellness Advisor Services
Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time
Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time
Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts
A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges
Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities
Supportive and Collaborative Culture