Regional Manager for Co-Curricular Programs

Position

• Regional Manager for Co-Curricular Programs
• DEPARTMENT: Co-Curriculars, GH America
• LOCATION: Remote or Great Hearts Home Office
• REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Co-Curricular Programs

Position

The Great Hearts Regional Manager for Co-Curricular Programs superintends Great Hearts Co-Curricular Programs at academies in his/her region. S/he is responsible for overseeing the Campus Coordinators at each of their respective campuses, and for ensuring successful execution of all GH Co-Curricular programs (After-School Athenaeum, Summer Camp, Kindergarten Readiness, and Homework Club).

The Regional Manager reports directly to the Great Hearts Executive Director of Co-Curricular Programs. The Regional Manager is housed at the GH AZ Home Office, and the position requires frequent travel to the campus sites which they oversee.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Curriculum Execution: The Regional Manager guides the execution of the GH Co-Curricular Curriculum. S/he ensures that the Campus Coordinators are working with their teachers to prepare for and execute lessons.
• Human Capital: The RM closely manages the employees on each campus. The RM oversees the hiring of key leaders at their campuses. They assist the Campus Coordinators with guidance to hire and lead their teachers. The RM also conducts formal employee reviews with their direct reports. The RM also guides the Campus Coordinators in handling employee relations such as corrective action and terminations. Additionally, the RM approves employment offers and pay increases for employees in his/her region.
• Teacher Training and Support: The Regional Manager ensures that all staff members in their region are properly trained in GH policy and procedure, curriculum, student health and safety, classroom management, licensing requirements, and customer service. The RM partners with the Campus Coordinator to create plans to address staff training needs.
• Fiscal Responsibilities: The Regional Manager is responsible for the fiscal performance of the programs in their region. The RM helps to develop and monitor budgets, submits vendor invoices, approves employee reimbursements, reviews and approves payroll, and other expense related paperwork for their programs.
• Enrollment Growth and Management: The RM monitors enrollment and works with the CC to create growth goals. The RM works with the CC to execute marketing strategies which result in additional enrollments. The RM works with the CC to ensure that each site does not have a waitlist.
• State Licensing Compliance: The RM is responsible for ensuring that their programs are consistently complying with the State of Arizona licensing statutes.
• Service to the Academies: The Regional Manager proactively cultivates close, productive, and diplomatic relationships with the Headmasters, Office Managers, and other key academy personnel in a manner that reflects a servant's heart.
• Quality Assurance: Through frequent site visits, the RM ensures that the programs are running smoothly,
• Customer Service: Through frequent communication with the CCs, the RM closely monitors customer service issues and coaches the CCs to confidently handle these issues. The RM will need to step in to support the CC in instances where the CC needs extra support in handling a customer concern.
• Accident, Incident, Behavior Issues: The RM works with the CC to closely monitor situations that may be a liability to the program. When applicable, the RM will coach or help to resolve issues where the CC needs a higher level of support.
• Marketing: The RM will ensure that marketing strategies are carried out at each campus.
• Team Meetings: The RM ensures that they organize and meet with their team regularly for the purposes of updates, planning, training, and to foster team collaboration and communication.
• Reporting/Collaboration: The RM submits a weekly report (based on their weekly reports from their CCs) to the Executive Director of Co-Curriculars. The RM regularly collaborates with other members of the Co-Curricular Leadership Team.
• Other Duties as Needed: Other duties, as needed, specified by the Executive Director.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Bachelor's degree preferred. The successful candidate will be a principled, professional, experienced leader with an independent work ethic and a heart of service to others. S/he will possess broad experience in classroom teaching, multi-site management, and should demonstrate positions of increasing responsibility in the field(s) of liberal arts and/or education. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google suite preferred.

Special Skills

• Exemplifies heart of service to others.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Models mission and vision of Great Heart.
• Illustrates sound business judgement and strategic thinking including, but not limited to data analysis.
• Provides leadership in formulating and managing major projects or initiatives.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build positive and strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Achievement-oriented, willingness to work hard and take satisfaction from being productive.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot with little direction.

Additional information

• Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP fingerprint clearance card. Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 40 pounds approximately.
• Travel required: Frequent travel within region and to the Lead Office or other Great Hearts locations.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
• Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.