Regional Program Implementation Lead

Job Overview

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of AVANCE programs, including the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP), Caminos al Futuro, AVANCE to College, and other core initiatives. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, two-generation (2

Gen) services for parents and their children in alignment with AVANCE’s mission, policies, and Core 2

Gen Model of Services.

• Promote and model AVANCE’s Core Values in all interactions, ensuring culturally responsive and respectful service in every setting.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of AVANCE’s standards of operations, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations, ensuring all actions align with AVANCE’s mission.
• Implements AVANCE programs with fidelity and provides targeted professional development based on data and staff needs to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Monitors and analyzes program systems and processes (e.g., PCEP, Caminos al Futuro) to implement data-informed improvements that enhance family access, engagement, and program completion.
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding program updates, enrollment, and challenges across AVANCE programs, including PCEP, Caminos al Futuro, and Early/Head Start.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on curriculum, instruction, assessments, partnerships, and enrollment strategies.
• Oversee data management in partnership with the Assistant Director of Programs, Senior Director of Programs, and Data Analyst, including collection, analysis, reporting, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development of class schedules and assessment systems across programs.
• Develops and maintains short- and long-term plans for adult education programs, including staffing, course offerings, class schedules, and required resources.
• Participate in and represent AVANCE at assigned meetings, events, presentations, trainings, and community activities.
• Lead participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts, including conducting home visits as needed to support engagement and program completion.
• Promotes community support, volunteer engagement, and program visibility.
• Works evenings and weekends as needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support AVANCE’s mission and program success.

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Adult Education, Early Childhood, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult Education, Early Childhood, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching in a classroom setting with children and/or working with adult learners in adult education, developmental education, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching in a classroom setting with children and/or working with adult learners in adult education, developmental education, or a related field.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English), fluent in verbal and written communication.
• Strong leadership skills to guide staff and program participants.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and public speaking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building relationships with staff, board members, partners, parents, donors, and other stakeholders.
• High emotional maturity, problem-solving ability, and sound decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of program monitoring, development, and implementation.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Highly resourceful and able to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects.
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and propose solutions.
• Ability to travel to various training sessions.
• Must have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject…