Assistant Director, Programs & Grants

Edsi-9; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

EDSI is seeking a Deputy Director in Bay City, Texas to support the Program Director in managing programmatic activities, grants, and initiatives. The role focuses on performance outcomes, staff development, data management, and HR guidance within a structured, ISO-informed framework.

You will lead QA processes, coordinate reporting, and supervise staff while ensuring effective service delivery and strong vendor partnerships. Strong communication and 3+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in public administration, human services or related field with at least 1 year of supervisory experience in workforce development.
• 50% regional travel required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather and synthesize information from diverse sources.
• Notable experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise program leaders in developing and implementing track strategies to meet performance goals.
• Assist Program Director with grants, projects and initiatives, and related tasks.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to the Program Director and managers.
• Oversee data handling, QA, and reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Supervise assigned personnel and support onboarding and staff development.
• Guide HR-related processes and coordinate vendor/agency partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team oriented

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

EDSI is seeking a Deputy Director in Bay City, Texas to support the Program Director in managing programmatic activities, grants, and initiatives. The role focuses on performance outcomes, staff development, data management, and HR guidance within a structured, ISO-informed framework.

You will lead QA processes, coordinate reporting, and supervise staff while ensuring effective service delivery and strong vendor partnerships. Strong communication and 3+ years of relevant experience are required.