Deputy Director of Disability Programs & Impact

CFILC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is seeking a Deputy Director to lead program operations, grant management, compliance, and staff development. This senior role reports to the Executive Director and serves on the leadership team to advance SVILC’s mission.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration, and ensuring accountability, accessibility, and high-quality services across all programs. SVILC supports disability rights and independent living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of program management or oversight experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of grant management experience.
• Experience supervising employees and supporting employee relations.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all SVILC programs and personnel.
• Oversee grant management, compliance, and reporting.
• Lead employee relations, supervision, and professional development.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, policies, and accountability systems.
• Establish measurable performance indicators and dashboards.
• Represent SVILC with funders and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Grant management

Regulatory compliance

Employee relations

Program oversight

Data and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit mgmt/public admin

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

NATADS

Cumulus

CIL-Net

Job description

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is seeking a Deputy Director to lead program operations, grant management, compliance, and staff development. This senior role reports to the Executive Director and serves on the leadership team to advance SVILC’s mission.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration, and ensuring accountability, accessibility, and high-quality services across all programs. SVILC supports disability rights and independent living.