Senior Director of Programs

Reporting to the CEO, the Sr. Director of Programs ensures program services are delivered as required by contracts. Must be experienced in services found within SGA's "Cycle of Opportunity" - early childhood, school based and community mental health and mentoring services, justice involved youth, workforce development, and college readiness.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the management of designated SGA Programs, providing direction in programming, personnel, and program communication.
- Must have extensive knowledge of Medicare servicing programs.
- Must have early childhood and school-based and community mental health and mentoring experience, as well as workforce development and college readiness experience.
- Must have experience managing a combined program portfolio of 7 to 10 million dollars.
- Ensure that program services are of the highest quality.
- Sustain and increase the agency's program revenue and service delivery.
- Secure funds to expand service areas and programs to enhance the Cycle of Opportunity.
- Develop and maintain internal and external relationships at the local, state and federal level.
- Lead the budgeting process for programs.
- Set goals and targets for employees on performance related items.
- Provide timely feedback to employees.
- Execute progressive discipline up to and including termination.
- Maintain sound financial management overall program budgets.
- Ensure all program deliverables are met per contract requirements.
- Represent the agency and build strong working relationships with community-based organizations and government agencies.
- Collaborate with all levels of senior management in identifying additional funding sources.

Education:

Bachelor's in Social Service or Business Administration required. Master's Degree in related field preferred.

Experience:

At least twelve (12) years of extensive management experience. Significant experience in organizational/administrative development and program management with a demonstrated track record of success.

Other:

Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Unquestioned personal and professional integrity and dedicated work ethic.