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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).
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