Assistant Director - External Compliance

HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education CASE KIDS in Houston, TX, seeks an Assistant Director - External Compliance to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of afterschool program services. You will monitor personnel, budgets and partnerships while ensuring funder and grant compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring contractual adherence. The role demands strong analytical, policy interpretation and communication skills with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Knowledge of program planning, administration, fundraising and grants management.
• Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner.
• Ability to interpret and integrate policy, procedures, and data.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of software required to support planning, accounting, reporting and analyses.
• Exemplary communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the division director in strategic planning, management and operations of the division.
• Oversee planning and implementation of grant funding including AmeriCorps, Community Block grants, American Rescue Plan (ESSR III), Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
• Articulate the department and division mission, goals and objectives to the community and secure support in achieving them.
• Monitor partner organizations’ and schools’ compliance with division standards.
• Develop and monitor budgets, grants, forecasts, plans and reports.
• Implement policies and procedures to assure efficient program operation and compliance with contractual agreements.
• Oversee contracts and ensure compliance with internal regulations and procedures.
• Identify, collect, analyze and interpret program, financial, and market data.
• Communicate as needed with financial institutions and contacts.
• Serve as liaison between public and private strategic partners and HCDE CASE.
• Assist CASE director in developing financial systems to program activities and to provide technical assistance to service providers and provide administrative support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program planning

Grant management

Analytical skills

Policy interpretation

Computer skills

Communication skills

Records management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director - External Compliance

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956657
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Manage the development, implementation and evaluation of the CASE for Kids afterschool programs service portfolio. Monitor personnel, client outreach, assigned budgets and strategic partnerships. Ensure compliance with program funders and grant requirements. Support the CASE for Kids Director in achieving division objectives.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of program planning, administration, fundraising and grants management
• Analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to work with numbers in an accurate and rapid manner
• Ability to interpret and integrate policy, procedures, and data
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of software required to support planning, accounting, reporting and analyses
• Exemplary communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Experience:

• Minimum three years experience in business or not-for-profit management or administration
• Minimum of two years in experience working with afterschool programs

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the division director in strategic planning, management and operations of the division.
• Oversee planning and implementation of grant funding including but not limited to: Americorps, Community Block grants, American Rescue Plan (ESSR III), Nita M. Lowey 21 st Century Community Learning Centers.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff.
• Articulate the department and division mission, goals and objectives to the community and secure support in achieving them.
• Monitor partner organizations’ and schools’ compliance with division standards.
• Develop and monitor budgets, grants, forecasts, plans and reports.
• Implement policies and procedures to assure efficient program operation and compliance with contractual agreements.
• Oversee contracts and ensure compliance with internal regulations and procedures.
• Identify, collect, analyze and interpret program, financial, and market data.
• Communicate as needed with financial institutions and contacts.
• Serve as liaison between public and private strategic partners and HCDE CASE.
• Assist CASE director in developing financial systems to program activities and to provide technical assistance to service providers and provide administrative support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,502 to $108,384 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]