Senior Manager, Expanded Learning Programming & Grants

The YMCA has been a trusted leader in youth development for generations. From first steps to first jobs, we create opportunities for young people to grow stronger, lead with confidence, and build a future full of possibility-through sports, tutoring, mentoring, and more. Many of these opportunities are made possible through partnerships with schools and state-funded expanded learning programs such as ELO-P and ASES.

We are seeking an Senior Manager, Expanded Learning Programming & Grants to help lead and oversee the YMCA's expanded learning portfolio. In this role, you will ensure program compliance, data reporting, fiscal oversight, curriculum planning, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and strong school and district partnerships.

Reporting to the Vice President of Youth Development, this position plays a critical operational role as the liaison between funding partners (primarily school districts) and program teams. You will be supported by a shared full-time shared program coordinator and work in close collaboration with YMCA centers across Los Angeles County.

Interested applicants must demonstrate a proven track record in overseeing, managing, and supervising ELOP, ASES, and other Expanded Learning program grants. We are seeking more than direct program experience; the ideal candidate will bring expertise in grant management, fiscal reporting, outcome tracking, and leading Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts to ensure program goals are met. Those without direct experience in managing ELOP and ASES grants may be better aligned with other opportunities at the YMCA.

Job Profile

• This is not a remote position. This position will be based out of our Burbank Community YMCA in Burbank, CA.
• This position requires reliable transportation, as site visits throughout LA County will be common.
• The YMCA offers a variety of after school programs, including grant-funded, subsidy and fee-based programs, including licensed child care, licensed-exempt child care, after school enrichment, ELOP programs and ASES programs. Within the Youth Development department, this position would focus solely on ELO-P and ASES programs.
• Our ELO-P and ASES programs are located in the following communities: Santa Clarita, Canyon Country, Burbank, Inglewood, Northridge, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Canoga Park, Downey, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, Torrance, Los Angeles (West LA, South Central LA, Koreatown, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Support and provide guidance/technical assistance to ELO-P/ASES funded before and after school programs across more than 30 school sites during the school year and summer.
• Ensure full and appropriate utilization of grant funds in collaboration with the finance and grants management teams.
• Review and check for accuracy attendance, invoice, and expenditure reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide YMCA centers through the audit process and help ensure the timely submission of required documentation.
• Track and manage deliverables and deadlines across a master calendar.
• Host staff meetings and professional development to ensure alignment with grant expectations and program quality.
• Lead CQI efforts and manage program enhancement planning and submissions.
• Oversee curriculum and marketing timelines, ensuring content is submitted on schedule and meets district requirements.
• Support compliance with personnel requirements in collaboration with the Director of Youth Development Services.
• Conduct regular program visits to assess quality, safety, fidelity, and adherence to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor's degree in child development, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Finance or a related field preferred-or equivalent combination of academic preparation and experience.
• Grant Management Experience: Demonstrated acute experience managing and administering ELOP/ASES grants – reporting, audits, finance, expenditure management, compliance, implementation, etc.
• General Experience : Minimum of four (4) years managing or providing oversight to multi-site before and after school programs. Prior experience supervising supervisors and frontline staff is required. Strong working knowledge of and at least two (2) or more years of experience managing and leading ELO-P grant requirements, compliance, and reporting standards.
• Certifications : Must hold or be willing to obtain within 60 days of hire: Infant-Child-Adult CPR, First Aid & AED.
• Health Requirements : Completion of health screening and TB clearance within seven (7) days of hire.
• Additional Skills : Strong background in program planning, fiscal management, and staff supervision, experience in school partnerships and community relations, knowledge of mandated reporting, child safety protocols, and risk management practices.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to plan, lead, and participate in both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Requires physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• This is an in-person role based out of the Burbank YMCA location.

Onboarding Support

To support a smooth onboarding process, the YMCA provides free TB Test and Health Screening (prior to first shift and paid CPR/First Aid certification training , to be completed within 60 days of hire

Apply today and help expand access to high-quality, state-funded Expanded Learning programs across Los Angeles County.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our staff, the Association is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. Hired candidates are screened through the YMCA by the FBI and California Department of Justice; these government agencies make the final determination as to whether or not a candidate is eligible to work with minor children in this role.

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