Director of Education

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

About Enlace Chicago :

Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes and builds the capacity of stakeholders of Little Village to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. The organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Little Village residents by fostering a safe and healthy environment and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development. It is committed to accountability and transparency to ensure integrity, believes in building community power through collaboration and grassroots leadership, promotes livable communities with access and opportunity for all, and values social justice and systems change. Currently, our Education, Community Safety, Clinical Services, Community Health, and Immigration and Advocacy Departments work to provide vital services and support to the very valuable residents of the Little Village community.

Position Overview :

The Director of Education drives Enlace’s participation and leadership in educational policy, programming and convening to build community and organizational capacity. The Director is responsible for guiding Enlace’s involvement at education-focused tables and with partners in Little Village and with other local / state partners. The Director is also accountable for all stages of educational programs development; including planning, designing, implementation, and evaluation. The Director collaborates with other Enlace Directors and staff to align and connect work across departments to increase organizational impact in the community. This leader ensures education programs and initiatives champion opportunities for educational advancement and economic development of Little Village residents, building a strategic vision for growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities :

Program Management and Supervision

• Provide strategic oversight of program planning, design, implementation and evaluation for the Education Department.
• Facilitate strategic planning for the Education Department, with a focus on integrating long-term community education goals outlined in the Little Village Quality of Life Plan, as well as Enlace’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Ensure that programs comply with all federal, state, and local grant requirements including developing protocols, policies, and structures for monitoring on-going grant compliance; develop clear methods for maintaining key program documentation and position all programs to be audit ready at any time.
• Supervise Associate Education Director -provide overall direction, lead with willingness to listen, decisiveness, hold reflection sessions, and oversee work plans.
• Attend Enlace monthly Staff Meetings, Directors Meetings, Leadership Team meetings in addition to other relevant team and organizational meetings.
• Create and maintain a calendar of benchmarks and deadlines related to program implementations, deadlines and reports.
• Maintain and build new partnerships with school administrators, community partners, and educational networks ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership that prioritizes the needs of children and families and regularly assesses growth opportunities and grant compliance.
• Develop and nurture meaningful relationships with educational stakeholders to assess community needs and interests; connect schools, organizational and other local partners to new resources, and ensure that educational programming is tailored to the needs and interests of the constituencies it will serve.
• Cultivate a culture of leadership and growth, by facilitating consistent opportunities for reflection on educational policy and practices, as well as training that is relevant and consistent with Enlace’s mission, vision and core values, and addresses the needs and interests of the team.
• Design and lead the overall evaluation plans (models, theories, goals, outcomes, etc.) for Education programs, working collaboratively with the Director of Data and Impact and Deputy Director of Programs, to engage staff in continuous improvement practices that use data to inform program improvement strategies.

Core Competencies :

Communications, Community Relations, and Advocacy

Financial Planning & Management

Fund Development & Management

Requirements :

Additional Qualifications :

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented and dedicated self-starter that has :

Compensation : The salary range for this position annually is between $85,000 and $95,000. Salary is commensurate with experience in addition to the generous benefits package listed below.

Benefits :

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion :

At Enlace Chicago, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential to addressing the complex social challenges we seek to solve, and we strive to create a culture that promotes belonging, respect, and opportunity for all. Our mission is rooted in uplifting the stories of those who have been historically marginalized, and we actively work to ensure that our programs, partnerships, and workplace reflect these values. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Deadline for submission : Open until filled.