Eastern Michigan University
Assistant Director, Bright Futures
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Ypsilanti, MI
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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March 12th, 2026
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is hiring an Assistant Director for the Bright Futures program. The role involves supervising and coordinating daily operations of afterschool outreach programs, coaching and supporting staff, facilitating professional development, and acting as a liaison with school districts and community partners to develop and implement enrichment programs.
Highlights
- Direct and coordinate implementation of Bright Futures afterschool and summer session programs.
- Supervise employees, interns, contractors, and volunteers delivering educational programs.
- Assist with program evaluation, grant writing, and resource development.
- Serve as liaison with school personnel, parents, EMU staff, and community organizations.
- Manage student recruitment and enrollment processes.
- Prepare budget projections and staffing plans in collaboration with the director and administrative staff.
- Require knowledge of K-12 curriculum and afterschool enrichment programs, with a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
- Experience in training and supervising educational staff and working collaboratively with school systems is mandatory.
- Preferred qualifications include Michigan teaching certification or a master’s degree related to youth development, plus at least two years managing K-12 afterschool programs and grant management experience.
- Position is classified as full-time administrative professional within the Academic and Student Affairs division at EMU.
Assistant Director, Bright Futures Full Description
Title: Assistant Director, Bright Futures
Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional
Pay Grade: AP 04
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: Stdy Chldrn and Family
Department: Engage@EMU
Campus Location: Main Campus
General SummaryResponsible for the supervision and coordination of day-to-day operations of afterschool outreach programs, including contractors as well as employees. Assist the director in the development and planning of programs.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate the implementation of Bright Futures programs.Participate with and support the Director in developing and planning Bright Futures programming.Supervise employees, students, interns, contractors and volunteers providing educational programs afterschool as well as during the summer session.Assist with the evaluation of the program.Assist with grant-writing and resource development.Act as liaison with principals, central office staff, teachers and other school personnel.Act as Liaison with parents of students participating in programs or are being recruited for the program.Act as liaison with EMU staff, faculty and students.Assist with professional development for the Bright Futures program.Manage the recruitment and enrollment process of students into the programs.Supervise and monitor record keeping and documentation of programsWork with the Director and the Administrative Associate to prepare budget projections and plans, including staffing requirements for each program.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with collaborating organizations and agencies in the community, building principals, teachers, and other school district personnel.Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Bright Futures Program.
Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of K-12 curriculum and learning objectives and knowledge of afterschool enrichment programs acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. Experience training and supervising teachers, student teachers, tutors, interns and/or contractors is required.Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all school systems personnel is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Valid Michigan teaching certification and/or master's degree associated with positive youth development is preferred.A minimum of two years experience managing a K-12 after school enrichment program is preferred.Experience in the development and implementation of new or innovative programs is highly preferred.Experience writing, implementing, and managing grants preferred.Special Instructions:N/A
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate the implementation of Bright Futures programs.Participate with and support the Director in developing and planning Bright Futures programming.Supervise employees, students, interns, contractors and volunteers providing educational programs afterschool as well as during the summer session.Assist with the evaluation of the program.Assist with grant-writing and resource development.Act as liaison with principals, central office staff, teachers and other school personnel.Act as Liaison with parents of students participating in programs or are being recruited for the program.Act as liaison with EMU staff, faculty and students.Assist with professional development for the Bright Futures program.Manage the recruitment and enrollment process of students into the programs.Supervise and monitor record keeping and documentation of programsWork with the Director and the Administrative Associate to prepare budget projections and plans, including staffing requirements for each program.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with collaborating organizations and agencies in the community, building principals, teachers, and other school district personnel.Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Bright Futures Program.
Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of K-12 curriculum and learning objectives and knowledge of afterschool enrichment programs acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. Experience training and supervising teachers, student teachers, tutors, interns and/or contractors is required.Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all school systems personnel is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Valid Michigan teaching certification and/or master's degree associated with positive youth development is preferred.A minimum of two years experience managing a K-12 after school enrichment program is preferred.Experience in the development and implementation of new or innovative programs is highly preferred.Experience writing, implementing, and managing grants preferred.Special Instructions:N/A
Appointment Percentage:
100%
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