Executive Director -- Head Start/Early Head Start (BVCAP)
Executive Director Head Start / Early Head Start (BVCAP)
Brazos Valley Community ProgBryan, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
Full-time
Job description
Job Description
Job Description
Description : What you’ll do
Set and execute a clear, multi-year strategy aligned to mission and community needs.
Partner with the Board / Policy Council on governance, goals, and accountability.
Oversee financial stewardship and grants portfolio at the executive level (planning, compliance, outcomes).
Build a high-performing senior team (Program, Fiscal, HR); champion culture, equity, and collaboration.
Grow partnerships, funding relationships, and community visibility.
Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, Education, etc.).
5+ years of senior nonprofit leadership with direct responsibility for grants, budgets, and staff leadership.
Proven success managing federally funded or highly regulated programs (you know how to build / use SOPs, internal controls, and audit-ready documentation).
Executive-level financial acumen : budgeting / forecasting, interpreting financials, and presenting to boards.
Strong stakeholder and board relations; excellent written and verbal communication.
Organized, decisive, and comfortable prioritizing across multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred (Nice to Have)
Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, MSML, Education) or equivalent leadership experience.
Track record with federal grants administration across the lifecycle (application through closeout).
Experience leading in a multi-site, community-based organization; familiarity with common grants / data systems.
Fund development or partnership building with public / private stakeholders.
Experience in early childhood, education, human services, or adjacent sectors (helpful but not required).