Associate Director, Programs

National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.•Greenbelt, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NABA, Inc is seeking an enthusiastic, highly energetic, full-time individual who wants to use their talents and skills for the advancement of underrepresented Business professionals. If you are a motivated self-starter committed to social impact outcomes with a focus on professional development program(s), join our team. NABA, Inc is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for its members in all business-related fields, and entrepreneurship as they path and pave a more just world. The Associate Director of Programs reports to the Vice President (VP), Programs. The Associate Director is responsible for implementing a suite of programs for NABA, helping to develop the Theories of Change (TOC) and Theories of Impact (TOI) and ensuring fidelity to model, rigorous evaluation and adaptation of programs to meet program goals and build business leaders at every step of the journey. The Associate Director will balance strategic program design with hands-on operational execution, including stakeholder coordination, learning operations, participant experience management, reporting and evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires the ability to build scalable program infrastructure, improve operational processes, leverage technology to enhance delivery and engagement, and adapt programs to support continuous improvement and long-term impact. To be successful in this role, you will bring a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset, strong program design and operational management experience, and the ability to navigate evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be skilled at building relationships, coordinating across multiple stakeholders, anticipating needs, and driving execution with a thoughtful and collaborative approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and 5 years + of relevant work experience
3-5 years in progressive non-profit leadership capacity preferred
Volunteer management experience highly preferred
Proficiency with technology required, including CRM software (CRM functionality Microsoft Office, Google Suite, SharePoint, Asana, etc.)
Understanding of association organizational model, and non-profit landscape preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent public presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a multitude of stakeholders
Strong time management skills and the ability to thrive under pressure
Ability to work independently and work under deadlines
Proven stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

Develop and refine strategies, in partnership with the VP, Programs, that operationalize NABA’s Theories of Change (TOC) and Theories of Impact (TOI).
Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and alignment with member priorities, offering data-driven recommendations for iteration.
Ensure programs remain faithful to NABA’s models while adapting to innovation and emerging opportunities.
Uphold fidelity to established program models, ensuring consistency and quality across all initiatives
Lead the effective execution of NABA programming within the role’s designated scope, ensuring delivery against established goals and outcomes.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with chapters, members-at-large, and corporate stakeholders to activate programming that meets member needs.
Onboard and engage new stakeholders to strengthen alignment, foster collaboration, and expand program reach.
Monitor implementation progress, resolve barriers, and adapt approaches to ensure programs exceed expectations and remain responsive to member priorities
Manage program-related grants, including compliance with grant requirements, reporting, and evaluation.
Monitor financial resources and manage program budgets.
Integration of Career Development programs with overall programming team operations in the areas of: Volunteer recruitment, management, and communication support, both internal and external resource curation, management, evaluation, and strategic planning
Serve as a role model in exemplifying the organization’s core values
Perform other duties as assigned