Director of Program Design and Development, City of Philadelphia

Posted by City of Philadelphia on September 10, 2019

• Provide continuing quality improvement through assessments of PPRs behaviors, systems, policies and processes and develop strategies to assure they are consistent with PPRs mission and values as an organization.
  
• Assess and establish a baseline for current goals, objectives, outcomes and data collection practices across all PPR programs; build, implement and continuously evaluate training, assessment and data collection practices to support established standards.
  
• Conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps in programming and training.
  

Analyze:

• Generate, analyze and interpret internal and external data to create institutional knowledge about disparities in recreational programming that can be used to inform programming for people of color, citizens with intellectual and physical disabilities; and for girls and women.
  
• Work within all content areas to ensure that quality data is driving program decisions; assist staff in identifying and implementing appropriate data to be collected and how it is incorporated into each content area.
  

Develop and Coordinate:

• Guide the development of PPR program standards and systems to ensure transformational programs in every neighborhood.
  
• Establish an overarching vision and mission for PPR programs, support brand-building, and ensure alignment to shared goals of the City and School District of Philadelphia.
  
• Establish program standards aligned to best practices in youth development specific to individual program areas, including athletics, out-of-school time, workforce development, environmental stewardship, and the arts.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within PPRs programming.
  
• Support PPRs engagement in Citywide strategic policy initiatives, including Fueling Philadelphias Talent Engine, Roadmap to Safer Communities, Inclusive Growth, Out-of-School Time, Greenworks 2.0, Green City Clean Waters, and Zero Waste and Litter.
  
• Align efforts to support implementation of PPRs first Strategic Plan, Path to 2020.
  

Business Development:

• Develop individual and place-based partnerships to enhance PPRs ability to engage with individual and organizational subject matter experts, civic and nonprofit groups, and businesses to support development of more robust programs and opportunities.
  
• Develop strategies to leverage increased local and national funding for new and enhanced programs aligned to the priorities of PPR and the Administration.
  

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelors degree program at an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Education, Organization Development or a closely related field; advanced degree preferred.
  
• 5 to 7 years of leadership experience in program development, implementation and evaluation.
  
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in local government or a non-profit environment preferred but not required.
  
• Experience creating surveys and interpreting data.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of, and support for, key precepts in diversity, equity and inclusion and an ability to support others in creating diverse, equitable and inclusive work environments and programs
  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fair treatment.
  
• Proficient in computer software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Program Management Software, etc.).
  
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by PPR Human Resources.

• Strong customer and personal service skills, including customer (or employer)needs assessment, evaluation of satisfaction and ensuring quality standards of service.
  
• Ability to assess training needs and develop and implement programs to support company growth objectives, operational excellence and workforce, and succession planning initiatives.
  
• Thorough understanding of performance improvement methodologies, frameworks, and approaches.
  
• Excellent critical and strategic thinking skills; can exercise decision making tactically with the ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
  
• Ability to apply creative thinking and sound judgment to the formulation and execution of division-wide program strategy, vision and direction.
  
• Knowledge of youth development principles, including best practices in out-of-school time and career readiness programming
  
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  
• Knowledge of best practices in leading and developing high-performing teams
  
• Knowledge of Coaching best practices
  
• Ability to develop others and encourage their willingness to engage in ones own learning and knowledge development
  
• Ability to work effectively within a local government environment and with multiple stakeholders and partner organizations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with PPR colleagues, City government partners, outside consultants and vendors, local and national subject matter experts, community groups, and individual Philadelphia residents.
  
• Ability to address challenges and drive innovation.
  
• Ability to handle a complex and varied workload and manage internal and external deadlines across a multitude of projects.
  
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and exhibit flexibility.