Executive Director, Out of School Time - (50027518)
Description
Title: Executive Director, Out of School Time
Department: Office of Student Life
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent, Office of Student Life
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

JOB SUMMARY

Sets the vision and strategy for expanded learning opportunities that complement the academic day and foster the whole-child development of more than 203,000 students across the District. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of the Office of Student Life or designee, the Executive Director leads a cross-functional team in advancing high quality, data
informed Out of School Time (OST) and enrichment programs in partnership with city agencies, community-based organizations, philanthropic partners, and partner offices across the District. This position plays a critical role in ensuring access, equity, and impact across all out-of-school time programs, including after-school, extended-day, and summer learning experiences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, public administration, nonprofit leadership or a related field.
• Seven years of full-time, paid, professional administrative experience, which have involved working in an educational setting and has included managing grants and working with community or corporate partners, at least three of which have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity managing large-scale programs or systems, multimillion-dollar budgets, and cross-sector partnerships.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF:

o expanded learning systems, youth development, and evidence-based practices in OST.
o federal, state, and local education policy and funding structures related to OST and enrichment programs.
o financial management, strategic planning, and grant administration.
o supervisory methods and techniques.

Demonstrated ability to:

• lead multi-stakeholder initiatives and drive equity-centered systems change.
• manage large or complex projects and/or budgets.
• motivate and lead teams, foster innovation, and manage through change.
• present complex data and strategies to diverse audiences.
• use a personal computer.
• effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Sets and communicates a bold vision for OST that aligns with the District’s strategic goals and advances equitable access to high-quality expanded learning opportunities. Leads the strategic planning, design, and continuous improvement of OST systems and programs.
• Serves as a thought leader and advocate for the role of OST in closing opportunity gaps and supporting student achievement and well-being.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and scaling of OST programs funded through District, city, state, and federal sources.
• Directs the work of department leaders, program coordinators, and support staff responsible for program implementation, compliance, and impact.
• Designs and leads performance-monitoring systems to evaluate program quality, equity of access, student outcomes, and provider effectiveness.
• Serves as the senior District liaison to the City of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, intermediary organizations, and other external stakeholders to align citywide OST efforts.
• Serves as the primary District liaison to District partner offices in all matters pertaining to OST and enrichment programming that occurs outside of regular school hours.
• Cultivates strategic partnerships with nonprofits, cultural institutions, and funders to expand and diversify OST offerings.

Represents the District in public forums, coalition meetings, and high-stakes negotiations related to OST programming.

• Ensures all OST programs meet applicable regulations, grant requirements, and quality standards.
• Advises senior District leadership on emerging trends in expanded learning, youth development, and public-private collaboration.
• Prepares and delivers high-level presentations and reports to the Board of Education, District leadership, funders, and community stakeholders.
• Builds and leads a high-performing team; fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Designs and oversees professional development and capacity-building strategies for OST staff and school partners.
• Strengthens coordination across central office departments to support integrated service delivery in schools.
• Manages all aspects of budget and spending for OST projects funded directly via the Office of Student Life.

Qualifications