Assistant Director of Planning & Grants

New Opportunities, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Vacation Time

Personal Time

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Job summary

New Opportunities Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director of Planning to lead planning, research, data analysis, and performance management efforts. You will coordinate grant development, reporting, and program evaluations while supervising staff and ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience, with strong oversight of compliance and data reporting. A CT driver’s license and transportation are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading planning, research, and performance monitoring initiatives.
• Strong ability to analyze data and present dashboards and reports.
• Proven track record in grant development and funding opportunities.
• Skills in strategic planning, program evaluation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of planning, research, development, compliance monitoring, and performance management functions.
• Coordinate grant development activities, annual funding targets, and funding strategy implementation.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and reports to support leadership and Board decision‑making.
• Supervise staff, set expectations, and support professional growth.
• Represent the Agency at meetings and community events.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Grant development

Strategic planning

Compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New Opportunities Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director of Planning to lead planning, research, data analysis, and performance management efforts. You will coordinate grant development, reporting, and program evaluations while supervising staff and ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of related experience, with strong oversight of compliance and data reporting. A CT driver’s license and transportation are expected.