Head Start Program Director

Innovative Network of Knowledge•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role is responsible for ensuring a multi-state federal program, fiscal, and human resource management structure that provides effective management and oversight of all program areas and fiduciary responsibilities to enable delivery of high-quality services in all program services. The Director will maintain effective communication with a dedicated Board of Directors, active policy council, program staff, community partners, and federal entities. They will ensure the submission of all applications, reports, and other documentation within established timeframes to ensure compliance with any audit. The Director will manage ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement for achieving program goals that ensure child safety; delivery of high-quality program services; and compliance with program, licensing, contract, and fiscal standards, including in-kind contributions. This role serves as the primary liaison with federal agencies, auditors, and oversight bodies, and reinforces organizational culture, accountability, and mission alignment across all teams. The Director will also negotiate and confer with the President on contracts, leases, and vendor agreements in coordination with Executive Vice President and legal counsel. Other responsibilities include providing regular and ongoing supervision to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement, ensuring budget and staffing patterns promote continuity of care, allowing sufficient time for staff training and professional development, and ensuring automated accounting and record keeping systems are adequate for effective oversight. The Director will evaluate, expand and/or revise program delivery models, negotiate and approve lease agreements, human resources agreements, and other vendor contracts, facilitate service expansion planning, budget preparation and long and short-term strategic planning for the agency, and perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Seven (7) years of experience in supervision of staff, fiscal management, and administration of complex programs or projects.
Demonstrated leadership skills through command presence and reinforcement of agency mission, vision, and culture to drive a passionate, engaged, and accountable workforce.
Strong written and oral communication skills to inspire, grow, manage, and coach a high-performing team.
Professional interpersonal and presentation skills to support all stakeholders, including internal and external constituents.
Strong "people acumen" and knowledge of human resources policy requirements and personnel management strategies.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to balance an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to business development with sound business practices.
Possess sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Ability to work independently.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
CLASS Reliability
Experience with federal, state, or local grants and contracts
Experience with private or non-profit organizations
Experience with non-profit administration

Responsibilities

Ensure a multi-state federal program, fiscal, and human resource management structure that provides effective management and oversight of all program areas and fiduciary responsibilities to enable delivery of high-quality services in all program services.
Maintain effective communication with a dedicated Board of Directors, active policy council, program staff, community partners, and federal entities in accordance with federal regulations and performance standards.
Ensure submission of all applications, reports, and other documentation within timeframes established in federal regulations and performance standards to ensure compliance with any audit.
Manage ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement for achieving program goals that ensure child safety; delivery of high-quality program services; and compliance with program, licensing, contract, and fiscal standards, including in-kind contributions.
Serve as primary liaison with federal agencies, auditors, and oversight bodies.
Reinforce organizational culture, accountability, and mission alignment across all teams.
Negotiate and confer with the President on contracts, leases, and vendor agreements in coordination with Executive Vice President and legal counsel.
Provide regular and ongoing supervision to support individual staff professional development and continuous program quality improvement.
Ensure budget and staffing patterns promote continuity of care for all children enrolled; allow sufficient time for staff to participate in appropriate training and professional development; and allow for provision of the full range of services.
Ensure automated accounting and record keeping systems are adequate for effective oversight.
Evaluate, expand and/or revise program delivery models based on program goals and outcomes.
Negotiate and approve lease agreements, human resources agreements, and other vendor contracts, including governing body approvals and coordination with General Counsel as appropriate.
Facilitate service expansion planning, budget preparation and long and short-term strategic planning for the agency.
Perform other job duties as assigned.