Senior Associate Director

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Early Childhood & Family Development, the Senior Associate Director provides senior-level leadership and oversight for multiple early childhood, home visiting, and family support programs.

The Senior Associate Director supervises program managers and is responsible for program operations, fiscal and grant management, regulatory compliance, data-driven performance monitoring, continuous quality improvement, and program growth and sustainability. The position works collaboratively with organizational leadership, funding agencies, contractors, and community partners to ensure high-quality services and successful implementation of grant-funded programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of eight (8) years of responsible administrative, program management, or leadership experience, with at least four (4) years directly supervising programs, professional staff, managers, grants, contracts, or comparable operations.

An equivalent combination of education and/or relevant professional experience equal to twelve (12) years may be considered when the applicant demonstrates the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and support management-level staff.
• Strong knowledge of grant and contract compliance, budgeting, and fiscal monitoring.
• Strong technological proficiency, including Microsoft Office, databases, and electronic data systems.
• Ability to interpret and implement federal, state, and grant funding requirements.
• Ability to analyze program data to monitor performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive)
• Provides administrative, operational, and programmatic oversight for assigned Early Childhood & Family Development programs, including Nurse-Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, Early Head Start Home-Based Services, and New Mexico PreK.
• Directly supervises assigned program managers, providing coaching, performance management, problem-solving support, and guidance.
• Supports designated Head Start and Early Head Start ERSEA functions.
• Ensures assigned programs operate in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, grant and contract requirements, program standards, and organizational policies. Interprets changing requirements and supports implementation across programs.
• Develops, reviews, and monitors program budgets and expenditures to ensure responsible use of grant funds and available resources.
• Develops and contributes to grant applications, continuation funding requests, and other funding opportunities
• Oversees program data monitoring and reporting using databases, reports, spreadsheets, and other tools to evaluate enrollment, service delivery, compliance, data quality, and participant outcomes.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits required reports to funding agencies and stakeholders.
• Provides administrative oversight of Medicaid-funded home visiting services for NFP and PAT, collaborating with program staff and third-party billing providers to monitor billing, reimbursement, claims, documentation, and Medicaid revenue.
• Leads continuous quality improvement efforts by analyzing program performance, identifying trends and service gaps, implementing improvement strategies, and monitoring outcomes.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, funders, and other stakeholders to support program implementation and sustainability.
• Participates in organizational planning, policy and procedure development, program expansion, monitoring and audit activities, staff development, and new initiatives. Represents Youth Development, Inc. on committees, advisory groups, and community collaborations as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is an exempt professional leadership position requiring independent judgment, organization, communication, discretion, tact, and diplomacy. Strict adherence to applicable confidentiality and privacy requirements is required.

Regular travel is required. A valid driver's license and satisfactory NM Motor Vehicle automobile insurance is required.

Background investigation, including fingerprinting, is required.

Physical and other health screenings required at time of hire and may be required periodically depending on program and licensing regulations.

Youth Development, Inc., is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and either may terminate the relationship with or without cause or advance notice. This position is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment nor does it imply a specific term of employment.