Program Director

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps. 

The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer to Aspire’s Internal Mobility Policy for more information. 

• Job Title: Program Director 
• Programs: CLA Middletown and Waterbury 
• Hours: 40
• Shift 1st

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Program Director at Aspire Living & Learning plays a vital role in developmental supervision of employees to effectively work with individuals supported within various programs.  The Program Director provides administrative management and engages a high-quality workforce. The Program Director is responsible for programmatic and operational oversight and developmental supervision. This person holds a leadership role, building effective teams and championing internal and external partnerships. 

Our ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 or more years’ experience in human services with at least 2 years’ experience overseeing and directing development, implementation and evaluation of human services programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational, administrative and communication skills
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and best practices
• Knowledge of funding agency regulations/requirements
• Must have demonstrated computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and exercise authority when necessary
• Ability to provide on-call support
• Must have satisfactory background checks, may be required to be a signer on financial accounts
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.