Job Title: Assistant Director of School-Based Program (Elementary School Division)
Schedule: 40 hours min. per week (M-F 10am-6pm)
Job Type: Full-Time Department: COMPASS
FLSA Status/ Pay Type: Exempt/ Salary Effective Date: 08/2026
Reports To: Director of School-Based Programs & Director of Operations
Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000 annually
(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):
ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of School Based Programs will need to possess familiarity with social services and a variety of available community resources. The Assistant Director of School Based Programs will assist with oversight of daily operations, program quality, compliance, and staff supervision for multiple Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) COMPASS after-school program sites. This position ensures that all sites provide safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate programming aligned with DYCD standards, Department of Health (DOH) School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations, and organizational goals. The Assistant Director of School Based Programs supports Program Director and frontline staff while maintaining strong relationships with schools, families, and community stakeholders. The Assistant Director of School Based Programs will be responsible for.
The ideal candidate is an organized, mission-driven leader with experience managing youth development programs across multiple locations and ensuring high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
This position involves traveling to multiple worksite locations daily and assisting with the implementation of strategies to recruit and retain participants. Additionally, the Assistant Director of School-Based Programs will help coordinate personnel training and ensure staff performance aligns with organizational goals.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
Program Oversight & Operations
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Supervise and support multiple DYCD funded UAU COMPASS program sites to ensure consistent, high-quality programming for grades K-8
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Monitor daily program operations, including attendance, staff coverage, safety procedures, transitions, meal service, and activity implementation.
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Conduct regular daily/weekly site visits to assess program quality, staff performance, safety compliance, and adherence to DYCD and DOH/SACC regulations.
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Ensure all sites maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including attendance records, incident reports, emergency contact information, medical records, and enrollment files.
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Ensure implementation of age-appropriate educational, recreational, enrichment, leadership, and social-emotional learning activities aligned with COMPASS goals.
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Oversee compliance with DYCD contractual requirements, DOE school-based procedures, and DOH Article 47 School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations.
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Ensure all assigned sites remain fully compliant with NYC Department of Health School-Age Child Care (SACC) licensing requirements.
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Monitor compliance related to:
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Staff-to-child ratios
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Group size requirements
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Supervision protocols
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Health screenings and medical documentation
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Emergency preparedness and evacuation drills
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Safety plans and injury reporting
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Fingerprinting and background clearances
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Required staff certifications and trainings
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Conduct internal compliance audits and corrective action follow-up visits.
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Ensure all mandated postings, permits, inspection reports, and emergency procedures are visible and current at each site.
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Prepare sites for DOH inspections, DYCD monitoring visits, and licensing renewals.
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Collaborate with leadership to address violations, corrective actions, and compliance improvement plans.
Staff Supervision & Development
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Directly supervise Site Directors, Assistant Directors, and front-line staff across assigned locations.
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Conduct staff observations, evaluations, coaching sessions, and performance improvement meetings.
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Support recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and retention of program staff.
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Verify that all staff complete mandatory trainings, including:
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Health and safety trainings
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CPR/First Aid certification
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Mandated reporter training
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Behavior management and de-escalation training
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DOH-required annual professional development hours
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Foster a positive, collaborative, culturally responsive, and youth-centered work environment.
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Address staff performance concerns and implement disciplinary or corrective action procedures when necessary.
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Promote positive youth development practices and maintain safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for participants.
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Build strong relationships with students, families, school administration, and community stakeholders.
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Respond to parent concerns, incidents, and behavioral issues professionally and promptly.
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Support family engagement initiatives, student showcases, orientations, and community events.
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Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling student and family information.
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Ensure all sites meet DYCD contractual obligations, enrollment targets, attendance benchmarks, and audit requirements.
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Review and approve incident reports, timesheets, payroll documentation, and compliance records.
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Track program outcomes, attendance trends, staffing patterns, and operational performance indicators.
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Maintain organized records for inspections, audits, licensing visits, and internal reviews.
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Prepare reports for senior leadership, DYCD, DOH, and other stakeholders as required.
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Support continuous quality improvement initiatives across all sites.
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Collaborate with senior leadership on program planning, budgeting, staffing, and operational strategy.
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Assist with implementation of organizational goals, special initiatives, and quality improvement plans.
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Participate in meetings with DYCD representatives, DOH licensors, school administrators, and community partners.
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Support crisis management, emergency response procedures, and incident investigations when necessary.
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Provide on-call operational support as needed.
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Abide by and enforce all safety protocols as outlined by the NYC Department of Health/ NYC Department of Education, OCFS, FDNY, DYCD and UAU
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Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Development, Public Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in youth development, after-school programming, or school-age child care programs.
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Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing multiple program sites.
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Strong knowledge of:
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DYCD COMPASS programming standards
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NYC DOH Article 47 School-Age Child Care (SACC) regulations
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DOE school-based operations and compliance requirements
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Experience with licensing inspections, compliance monitoring, audits, and corrective action planning.
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Strong leadership, managerial, organizational, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online reporting systems, and data management platforms.
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CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
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Demonstrates ability to conduct and complete work independently and trustworthy
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Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed
- Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.
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Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
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Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).
- Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
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Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.
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May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day.
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The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer).
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Frequent travel between multiple school and community-based program sites required. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures
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Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events, trainings, emergencies, or compliance visits.
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Ability to respond quickly to operational and emergency situations across sites.
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