Manager of Operations and Program Sustainability, Family Advancement (SY25-26)

Manager Of Operations And Program Sustainability

Boston Public Schools (BPS) is committed to ensuring every student experiences high-quality instruction, equitable opportunities, and a strong sense of belonging across all schools. The Office of Family and Community Advancement (OFCA) plays a vital role in achieving this mission by fostering authentic partnerships among families, schools, and communities. Through coordinated initiatives in family engagement, expanded learning, and welcome services, OFCA aligns its work with district priorities to strengthen student success, improve attendance and engagement, and ensure families are active partners in their children's education.

Under the direction of the Chief Family Advancement Officer, the Manager of Operations and Program Sustainability provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across the Office of Family and Community Advancement (OFCA). The Manager ensures cohesive planning, implementation, and evaluation across Family Engagement Practices, Data & Marketing, Expanded Learning Opportunities, and Welcome Services, as well as other sustainable systems of support. This role is responsible for all 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) grant fiscal and compliance oversight, including financial management, reporting, monitoring, and accountability to ensure full adherence to federal and state requirements. The Manager advances operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, and cross-departmental collaboration to improve outcomes for students and families. All efforts are grounded in district priorities and aligned to equitable, measurable, and sustainable student impact.

Responsibilities :

Strategic Operations & Partnerships

• Drive execution of high-priority initiatives by designing and managing comprehensive project plans that align with strategic vision.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts across departments to ensure accountability, alignment, and timely delivery of outcomes.
• Anticipate barriers to progress and proactively resolve them through data-informed decision-making and effective stakeholder communication.
• Serve as a bridge between senior leadership, ensuring that project goals remain cohesive, measurable, and responsive to evolving district priorities.
• Serve as a collaborative partner in shaping strategy and aligning the Office of Family Advancement's work with districtwide goals.
• Advance the departments' collective vision through actionable strategies, aligned priorities, and effective cross-departmental execution.
• Lead the design of systems, structures, and processes that increase coherence, accountability, and long-term sustainability across OFA.
• Act as a senior representative of OFA in districtwide initiatives, citywide collaborations, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Foster and promote leadership readiness, staff development, and organizational capacity within OFA to ensure long-term effectiveness.

Operational Excellence, Budget, & Resource Stewardship

21st Century Grant Financial Oversight & Compliance

Project Planning & Implementation

Data Management & Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement & Councils

Communications & Representation

Qualifications :

Terms : Managerial, C52. Full-time, with periodic evening and weekend responsibilities.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex / gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org.

Position Type : Central Office Job Categories : Administrator, Director / Coordinator / Manager Salary : $116,738.00 1.