Associate Director of Program

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director of Program, Central Region

LOCATION: East Syracuse, NY

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Program, Central Region

COMPENSATION: $62,500 - $66,000

Please submit a cover letter, resume to Special Olympics New York, Inc. at resumes@nyso.org. Please reference “ADPCR” in the subject line.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, Special Education, a related field or equivalent is desired. A background in leadership, supervision, or management is essential. Experience working or volunteering in the field of Developmental Disabilities as a professional coach and/or Special Olympics volunteer is preferred.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, professionals, and businesspeople from various socio/economic backgrounds.
• Proven performer in administration, management, paid and/or volunteer staff supervision, program planning and program evaluation.
• Operating knowledge of the budgeting process, fundraising, and public relations are essential.
• Advanced computer, clerical and organizational skills necessary.
• Attention to detail and ability to operate with a high level of organization, including creating and keeping deadlines, delegation, goal setting and reporting as it relates to project management.
• A thorough understanding of the structure, function and mission of Special Olympics New York, including sports training, competition and program at the local, regional, state and national levels are required.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting all Special Olympics program related activities in their assigned region(s). This includes program development, project management, community engagement, and program administration with a specific focus on goals and objectives related to Unified Champion Schools, Young Athletes, and school-based partnership development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Implement and monitor all program related operational procedures including regular accounting, grant management, annual budgeting, and program planning process.
• Build, structure and monitor program-related volunteer committees and their activities.
• Support Special Olympics program activities associated with training, competition, health initiatives, volunteer management, athlete leadership and all new program initiatives.
• Responsible for adherence to all program related SONY minimum standards.
• Ensure the program is in compliance with all regulations, general rules and policy originating from SONY, Inc., Special Olympics International and other 501 (c) 3 governing bodies.
• Facilitate the development & cultivation of relationships, funds, sponsors, and in-kind resources.
• Inclusion, Unified Sports and Unified Champion School programming are present and prioritized in the foundation of our core elemental movement, found embedded in our seasonal and annual calendar, and activity. All program staff members hold responsibilities collaterally and fundamentally for inclusive mission and Unified programming.

Management:

• Supervise volunteers and administrative assistants as needed. Develop and oversee proper and appropriate program related management controls.
• Delegate authority and share major responsibilities with volunteers and assigned staff to achieve organizational goals.
• Maintain working relationships with sponsors, organizations and other related National, State, County and local organizations/groups.

In addition to the responsibilities identified above, may be requested or required to perform other duties and/or responsibilities, by management on a non-regular basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires working both standing and sitting. Must be able to lift and carry light loads (5-30 pounds for short distances, approximately one block).

WORK HOURS: Regular business hours are weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional travel, weekend and evening responsibilities required.

Special Olympics New York is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.