Lakeside Academy Center Director

Lakeside Academy, 100 Garrison Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, USA

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, a leader in offering treatment programs to those battling addiction, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill our opening for a Center Director
. This position is located at Lakeside Academy on our beautiful 48‑acre campus in Buffalo, MN.

At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values‑driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

Overall responsibility of all aspects of the MnTC operations.

• Oversee local marketing strategies, programs and fundraising.
• Representation of program to general public; clients, government officials and churches.
• Guard the reputation and brand of MnTC and communicate all potential risks, or negative exposure to supervisor.
• Ensure donor base growth and personal contact.

• Oversee all aspects of Administration including HR, budget, purchasing and staff morale.
• Monthly monitor all budget issues including both income and expenditures and make adjustments as needed throughout the year.

• Ensure program is being operated according to MnTC policies and procedures.
• Supervise Admissions Manager: ensure that applicants are followed up with in an efficient manner.
• Supervise CE Counselor: ensure that clients are receiving satisfactory and sufficient counseling.
• Supervise Program Manager: oversee the program operation and activities and ensure that clients are receiving proper care and treatment.
• Supervise the Licensed Treatment Director, striving to develop the highest quality program possible.

• Oversee maintenance, including overall condition, capital improvements, of the actual facility.
• Continually assess building usage and adjust to fit the changing needs of the program.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and licensing requirements.
• Supervise Maintenance Manager.

• Oversee all aspects of Food Service.
• Work with the manager to ensure high quality food offerings.

• Admissions Manager
• Program Manager
• Licensed Treatment Director
• CE Counselor
• Food Service Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Office Manager
• Spiritual passion and compassion for troubled adolescents and their families
• Ability to inspire others while communicating the mission of MnTC
• Ability to initiate and sustain relationships
• Action oriented and advancement minded (entrepreneurial)
• Managerial and leadership experience (developing staff, delegation, leading w/vision)
• Previous experience with the provision of CD, mental health, or social services
• Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups (government, insurers, donors, clients)

• Must be free of problematic substance use for at least the two years immediately preceding employment.
• Three years+ demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
• Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life‑controlling problems.
• LADC preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional standards of conduct and appearance with co‑workers and the public.
• Baccalaureate degree or documented three years general work experience in administration or personnel supervision in human services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that will be accepted by this organization’s vehicle insurance carrier. Ability to drive MnTC vehicles.
• Ability to successfully complete criminal background check process.

$95,000-$100,000 per year (Negotiable based on qualifications).

Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent‑care FSA, disability, life insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.