Director of Programs

Director of Programs

Director of Programs for TCCI  

Director of Programs plans and supervise all aspects of programming from the inception to execution, ensuring that objectives are carried out on time and within budget. The Director of Programs is responsible for providing leadership and direction in different arrays of programs. Implementation and evaluation of programs with emphasis on measurable outcomes using data and best practices; prioritization of programmatic objectives, activities, and budget needs; development of financial resources to support prioritized areas of work; continuation and development of team-based approaches, strength base approached; integration of programmatic activities as well as effective use of TCCI staff capacity; and promotion of shared accountability effective management, and production of high-quality work. The Director of Programs works independently and collaboratively with TCCI staff to direct, develop , manage and implement activities in the following areas: grant and contract management; communications and fundraising and other responsibilities.  

Work Duties may include, but are not limited to:  

• • Oversee management of programmatic budgets to ensure effective and compliant use of grant and contract funds. 
  • Adhere to TCCI administrative and recordkeeping guidelines to support accurate documentation of activities. 
  • Effectively engage staff assets to support the ongoing work of grants and contracts. 
  • Interact with program managers to maintain consistent understanding of their status and deliverables and identify variances and errors to ensure sound fiscal management of programs.  
  • Direct budget development for new programs and renewals. 
  • Develop new programs in collaboration with TCCI staff and funders. Write grant proposals to secure new resources that expand TCCI programmatic portfolio as well as its capacity to engage innovative and prioritized programmatic activities.  
  • Ensure compliance for all program grant and contracts. Work with grants team to implement and/or improve reporting tools, and ensure timely, accurate reports and communications to funders. 
  • Seek and develop new funding relationships and then leverage those relationships to write and submit successful grant proposals and contract bids. 
  • Write and submit proposal and bids in response to RFPs and RFAs on a consistent basis, in alignment with fundraising and portfolio goals and in collaboration with staff and external partners. 
  • Direct, lead, and manage the development of grants applications and reports through collaborative writing with staff teams.   

Program Development, Direction and Management 

• • Develop and effectively direct programmatic activities to ensure the methodology is sound and they position to be a leader.  
  • Serve as a Senior Leader when needed. 
  • Monitor scopes of work to ensure timeliness, quality and accuracy of activities contractual and grant commitments. 
  • Ensure programmatic excellence through development and implementation of innovation performance and outcomes measures. 
  • Ensure and direct the development of regular and timely programmatic updates across all programs to ensure cross-pollination of ideas, knowledge-building and resource sharing. This includes helping to develop a knowledge management system and supporting processes. 
  • Facilitate small and large group meetings, internally and externally. This may also include facilitating on site community meetings. 
  • Monitor programmatic innovations and best practices from other sectors to ensure that TCCO program staff remains well-informed. Ensure that innovations and best practices are incorporated into TCCI programmatic activities. 
  • Lead the collaborative development of survey, monitoring and evaluation tools.  
  • Responsible for performance evaluation.  
  • Supervises each of the program manager at his discretion.   

Staff Development  

• • Direct Continuous learning (focused on best practices, evidence base and the latest innovations) 
  • Promote and foster an environment in which proactive thinking and creativity are encouraged and rewarded. 
  • Identify capacities needed (skills sets and competencies) to achieve programmatic and organizational goals. Work with Senior staff to ensure those capacities are developed or acquired.  
  • Serve as resource advisor to program staff and support their work by managing resources, opportunity, time and information.  
  • Participate in yearly performance assessments of program staff, goal setting, and support professional development on an ongoing basis.  

Strategic Leadership  

• • Build cross-sector relationships and work opportunities that integrate population strategies with activities within such programs.  
  • Work collaboratively across programs with diverse, strong and influential program managers to achieve common goals. 
  • Engage and foster relationship with funders.  
  • Participate in senior staff and board activities to inform and lead the organizations strategies and approaches.  
  • Increase TCCI public profile by serving as a spokesperson and advocate as well as a visible, influential leader at TCCI

Qualifications

Employment Standards and Conditions 

Required Education and Experience:  

Master’s preferred, Bachelor’s Degree required with experience of 3 to 4 years’ minimal in non-profit sector.  

• • Expertise in Human Services  
  • Demonstrated success in motivating and engaging employees. 
  • Superior writing skills in terms of analysis, content and mechanics.  
  • Strong focus on being strategic, problem-solving and solution focused. 
  • Experience working with community-based coalitions and organizations, community capacity building efforts, technical assistance and group facilitation. 
  • General knowledge and familiarity with political context. 
  • Strong budget management experience, detail-oriented and able to work well in evolving circumstances. 
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills with ability to engage, inspire, build credibility and engender trust with diverse audiences.  
  • Demonstrate the ability to work well with others such as program managers and board plus senior management.  
  • Must be on call 24-hours 7 days a week.  
  • Able to travel regularly to 8 TCCI sites along the Texas Gulf Coast. (Road Warrior)
  • Trustworthy, ethical and authentic in all situations. 
  • Other duties as assigned by CEO or Director of Program Support Services, on behalf of CEO.