Center Director

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$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Job Title:
Center Director
Location:
Evanston
Supervisor:
Senior VP of Programs & Impact

Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our communities thrive and reach their full potential! With 11 centers already up and running, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact.

That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey!

• Champion a welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven center culture that upholds Family Focus’ family support principles.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, schools, and agencies to address community needs, serve as an organizational representative in the community, and support fundraising initiatives.
• Monitor program quality and service delivery to ensure compliance with Family Focus standards, funding requirements, and best practices; assess emerging community trends and recommend program improvements or new initiatives.
• Oversee daily center operations to meet objectives, develop and manage administrative systems, prepare and analyze program data, ensure efficient and compliant processing of all administrative documentation, review budgets, and support fiscal accountability.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Team regarding emergency preparedness planning, safety protocols, and incident reporting to ensure a secure environment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to program managers and supervisory team members, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement; participate in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Contribute to the development of annual center goals and strategic initiatives that align with organizational priorities; lead or support special projects aimed at strengthening operations, expanding services, or increasing community impact; support grant development, reporting, and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, community-based services, or nonprofit leadership; demonstrated experience supervising staff and overseeing daily operations.
• Proven experience developing partnerships with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders; experience with budgeting, financial oversight, and administrative systems.
• Prior experience working with diverse populations, community engagement, and family support programs strongly preferred; excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with boards or advisory groups, including providing clear updates, supporting board initiatives, and cultivating productive partnerships.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines; proficiency in data management, reporting, and relevant technology platforms.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and comfort working in a dynamic community-based environment.

Salary range: $75,/year. This is a full-time exempt position.

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Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer