Deputy Director of Expanded Learning

Bay Area Community Resources•El Cerrito, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) seeks an experienced leader to lead program quality and performance across nearly 100 Expanded Learning programs in seven San Francisco Bay Area school districts. The role translates organizational strategy into effective program delivery, strong district partnerships, and sound regional budget performance. The position oversees a roughly $55 million program portfolio and reports to the Executive Director of Expanded Learning. The Deputy Director supervises 4–6 Associate Directors, who collectively oversee approximately 30 Program Managers. The role develops leaders who deliver results through their teams, coaching Associate Directors to exercise sound judgment, strengthen Program Manager leadership, and hold teams accountable for student experiences and program outcomes. The Deputy Director partners closely with the Operations Director, who leads administrative systems, compliance processes, and financial tracking, and the Training & Development Director, who leads learning and development for more than 900 Expanded Learning staff. BACR works across five focus areas: Expanded Learning, National Service, Healthy Communities, Workforce & Reentry, and Behavioral & Mental Health. The organization promotes the healthy development of individuals, families, and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. BACR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The position is hybrid with multiple office locations. Compensation is $125,000–$135,000 per year, depending on experience and other factors. Benefits include generous paid vacation time, 16 BACR holidays, health, dental, vision, and FSA, plus wellness and professional coaching support. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in Expanded Learning, youth development, education, or nonprofit administration.
At least 3 years managing multi-site programs or high-level managers.
Demonstrated track record working within or in deep partnership with Bay Area school districts, including navigating competing priorities and stakeholder relationships.
Proven success coaching, mentoring, and developing senior leaders to build internal capacity, drive accountability, and resolve team performance issues.
Direct experience with continuous quality improvement frameworks, such as SEL PQA, site observations, and data-driven outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-million-dollar regional budgets, anticipate financial risks, and ensure grant compliance and sustainability.
Submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Responsibilities

Coach and mentor Associate Directors, strengthening leadership capacity and supporting sound judgment, accountability, relationships, and a joyful team culture.
Set clear performance expectations, identify regional implementation gaps, and ensure leadership teams follow through on strategic commitments with measurable results.
Translate organization-wide priorities into actionable regional plans while balancing district needs, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability.
Use site observations, SEL PQA findings, outcome data, and stakeholder feedback to assess and improve the quality of student experiences.
Manage financial and resource stewardship by navigating complex budgets, anticipating financial risks, and aligning resource decisions with program quality and regional viability.
Build trust with Bay Area school districts, resolve competing priorities, and sustain high-impact partnerships.
Apply an equity lens to operational decisions, address barriers to participation, and elevate perspectives of students, families, and staff.
Collaborate with Operations, Training, Finance, and Executive Leadership to clarify responsibilities and guide teams through sustainable organizational change.
Model sound judgment, transparency, and direct communication; welcome feedback, take ownership of results, and address complex issues constructively.
Supervise 4–6 Associate Directors who collectively oversee approximately 30 Program Managers.
Lead program quality and performance across nearly 100 Expanded Learning programs in seven Bay Area school districts.
Oversee a program portfolio of approximately $55 million.