Director of Programs - Avenue E Houston, Texas, United States

Only for registered members Avenue E Houston, Texas, United States

22 hours ago

$130,000 - $220,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Description · Director of Programs · Reports to: President/CEO · Location: Community Family Centers (CFC) · FLSA Status: Exempt · Position Summary · The Director of Programs is a key strategic leader responsible for shaping, advancing, and delivering Community Family Centers' mi ...

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Description

Director of Programs

Reports to: President/CEO

Location: Community Family Centers (CFC)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Director of Programs is a key strategic leader responsible for shaping, advancing, and delivering Community Family Centers' mission-driven portfolio of services. This role oversees the full lifecycle of program design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement across agency programs

Serving as a critical thought partner to the President/CEO, the Director builds organizational capacity, strengthens cross-functional collaboration, ensures regulatory and contractual compliance, and supports the long-term sustainability and growth of the agency.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Program Leadership

Provide clear vision and strategic direction for all program areas, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and evolving community needs.
Champion data-driven decision-making by establishing performance metrics, outcome benchmarks, and continuous improvement systems.
Guide the development, enhancement, and scaling of programs in response to community trends and emerging opportunities.
Ensure all programs meet contractual obligations and funder requirements.

2. Operational Excellence & Compliance

Lead organizational quality-improvement efforts to elevate service consistency, client outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Oversee programmatic and fiscal monitoring to ensure readiness for audits, site visits, and funder evaluations.
Strengthen internal infrastructure, documentation, and compliance systems that uphold accountability and organizational integrity.

3. Talent Leadership & Team Development

Build and sustain a high-performing, mission‑aligned team of Program Managers and staff.
Implement effective performance management practices, including coaching, evaluation, and tailored professional development.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture rooted in equity, trauma‑informed practice, and community responsiveness.
Maintain strong communication, coordination, and accountability across all program areas.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Community Partnerships

Represent CFC in multi-sector coalitions, community partnerships, and collaborative initiatives, enhancing the organization's visibility and influence.
Build and maintain relationships with schools, government agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community stakeholders to strengthen program integration and impact.
Partner with Development staff to support grant writing, reporting, and funder engagement.

5. Financial Stewardship & Resource Development

Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets with a focus on fiscal accountability and strategic use of resources.
Work closely with Development and Grants teams to secure, maintain, and steward funding in alignment with program goals.
Identify, research, and pursue new funding opportunities to sustain and grow services.

Qualifications

Qualifications Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field, plus a minimum of five years of management experience; OR
At least five years of full-time experience serving as a Program Director or Administrator within a nonprofit organization.

Professional Experience

Demonstrated success in program operations, budget management, compliance, and organizational leadership.
Experience developing high-performing teams and leading organizational change initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Work Environment

Based at CFC's main campus in Houston's East End.
Primarily weekday schedule with occasional evening/weekend responsibilities.
Onsite presence required.

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