Seeking an Assistant Chief of Programs to lead early childhood initiatives, specifically managing the ECE portfolio, driving system-building efforts, and ensuring equitable, coordinated service delivery.
Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, fostering cross-divisional alignment, overseeing team performance, and advancing Measure C implementation—expanding access to quality childcare, workforce development, and facilities grants.
Qualifications: 10+ years in program development, policy, or systems building with experience in ECE or related fields; strong data analysis, communication, and leadership skills; and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Preferred: knowledge of county-level ECE systems, subsidy mechanisms, and stakeholder navigation.
Compensation: $175,000–$232,750, hybrid in Alameda County. Must be adept at managing complex projects, operating in fast-paced environments, and promoting equity-driven strategies.