Assistant Director

SFF Clayton LLC; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks an Assistant Director to guide daily operations and align teams with long-term goals. This role drives success by turning complex ideas into clear actions, managing resources, and inspiring staff at all levels.

It bridges strategy and execution to ensure the mission thrives through collaboration and smart planning. You will direct daily operations, lead team performance, manage the department budget, and drive strategic planning initiatives across projects and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of progressive management experience in operations or related field.
• Experience supervising staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Budget management and leading large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations to ensure efficiency and alignment with goals.
• Lead team performance by hiring, training, and guiding staff.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational management

Public speaking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

• Location 204 Cunningham Ln,Clayton, NC, 27527,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Cristina Marin
• Email [e-mail]

About This Job

Need to be bilingual

You step into a vital leadership role that shapes the future of our organization. As the Assistant Director, you guide daily operations and align our teams toward shared long-term goals. You drive success by turning complex ideas into clear actions, managing resources effectively, and inspiring staff at every level. This role matters because you bridge the gap between high-level strategy and daily execution, ensuring our mission thrives through strong collaboration and smart planning.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs daily operations to ensure high efficiency, quality, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Leads team performance by hiring top talent, delivering targeted training, and providing clear work direction to staff.
• Manages the departmental budget to allocate funds wisely and track financial performance against targets.
• Drives strategic planning initiatives that identify new opportunities for growth and service improvement.
• Oversees project management lifecycles from initial design to final delivery on time and within scope.
• Spearheads cross-functional team leadership to break down silos and solve complex operational challenges.
• Conducts program evaluation to measure impact, track key metrics, and refine strategies for better outcomes.
• Builds strong stakeholder management partnerships across internal and external groups to secure support and alignment.
• Writes and updates policy development documents to maintain compliance and improve workplace standards.
• Delivers public speaking engagements to represent the organization, share success stories, and present reports to leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Prefers a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience

• Brings at least five years of progressive management experience in operations or a related field.
• Demonstrates a strong background in supervising staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Shows a proven track record of managing budgets and leading large-scale projects.

Knowledge/Skills

• Applies advanced knowledge of strategic planning and operational management.
• Utilizes strong project management skills to keep teams focused and deliverables on track.
• Communicates effectively through exceptional public speaking and stakeholder management abilities.
• Navigates complex challenges using cross-functional team leadership and program evaluation techniques.
• Drafts clear guidelines through working knowledge of policy development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses certification in project management or leadership.
• Engages easily with diverse audiences as a confident public speaker.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Works in a standard office environment with occasional remote flexibility.
• Sits for extended periods while using computer equipment and participating in meetings.
• Travels occasionally to attend conferences, meetings, or site visits.