Senior Director Family Economic Advancement
About The Position
The Senior Director of Family Economic Advancement leads the agency’s strategies to help individuals and families increase income, build assets, and achieve long-term economic stability. The role provides strategic oversight for employment, workforce development, small business support, financial literacy, and income enhancement programs. The director works across functions to remove barriers to economic opportunity, develop community partnerships, and ensure services are culturally responsive and outcome-driven. The position oversees employment services, financial empowerment, small business development, and mobility coaching, and reports to the Vice President of Family Services. The director supervises program managers, employment coordinators, and financial empowerment staff, and develops and manages department budgets and program grants.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership in workforce development, financial empowerment, or economic mobility.
- Deep understanding of economic equity, asset building, and employment systems.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and build external partnerships.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state workforce programs, financial tools, and entrepreneurial support.
- Excellent data analysis, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience working with low-income, marginalized, or immigrant populations.
- Skilled in using CRM and case management systems for outcome tracking.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field (preferred).
- Familiarity with HUD self-sufficiency metrics, FOC models, or business development frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement economic advancement strategies aligned with the agency’s mission.
- Set and monitor long-term goals for family income growth, workforce participation, and asset development.
- Represent the organization in economic mobility partnerships and advocacy forums.
- Oversee job placement, workforce readiness, financial opportunity centers, WEX (work experience), Mobility Coaches, and small business development programs.
- Ensure effective service delivery, compliance with funder requirements, and alignment with economic development best practices.
- Promote integration with housing, education, health, and other service areas.
- Expand job readiness, career pathway, and supportive employment programs.
- Oversee financial coaching, credit building, tax preparation, and budgeting services.
- Support small business clients and entrepreneurs through training and technical assistance.
- Build and maintain relationships with employers, financial institutions, training providers, and government agencies.
- Collaborate with local economic development agencies and chambers of commerce to expand client opportunities.
- Leverage public and private funding to grow program capacity.
- Supervise and mentor program managers, employment coordinators, and financial empowerment staff.
- Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on client success.
- Ensure continuous training and professional development for team members.
- Monitor performance indicators related to employment, earnings, savings, and business success.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders, internal leadership, and partners.
- Use data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage department budgets and program-specific grants.
- Ensure compliance with financial protocols and responsible use of funds.
- Identify and pursue grant opportunities aligned with economic advancement priorities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
