Academic & Arts Manager

Academic & Arts Manager Job Description 

Position Overview: The Academic & Arts Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the educational enrichment and artistic programs of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. The Academic & Arts Manager is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of education and arts-based initiatives that align to the Formula for Impact, Academic Success priority outcome area. 

Direct Reports: Arts Coordinator 

Responsibilities: 

• Leads the design and implementation of programs in the Academic Success area, including arts, and integrate academic enrichment strategies into the Club environment utilizing BGCA and locally developed resources. 

• Reviews curriculum and develop systems to maintain consistent, high-quality programs and services that support academic enrichment and skill development through a trauma informed, strength-based approach. 

• Guides program delivery, ensuring that programs are delivered effectively, and desired outcomes are achieved.  

• Plans and implements multiple phases of AmeriCorps members service, including recruitment, onboarding, program processes, deadlines, and milestones to achieve overall key performance measures related to Academic Success. 

• Monitors participant engagement, evaluate program effectiveness, and utilize continuous quality improvement practices  

• Support the organization of events, workshops, and collaborations that enrich the cultural and educational offerings of the organization. 

• Coordinates with Club leadership, community partners, higher education institutions, art-based organizations to expand opportunities available to Club youth, and that improve programming, staff training opportunities and/or access to services. 

• Collaborates with Data & Evaluation team to collect and evaluate regular data on program engagement and outcomes. 

• Represent the organization at relevant events and conferences to showcase program achievements. 

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED 

• Current Arizona Driver’s license 

• Minimum of 6 months youth development and program development experience 

• Minimum of 6 months grants management, program assessment, data analysis, and reporting experience  

• Familiarity with current trends in arts and education, including innovative out-of-school time facilitation methodologies and technology integration 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders 

• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor various teams