Director of Community Resources

Adelante Development Center, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Retirement with Company Match

PTO

NM Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Employee referrals & wellness programs

Scholarships

Employee loans

Store discounts

Job summary

Adelante Development Center, Inc. is seeking a Director of Community Resources to guide innovative programs, special projects, and strategic initiatives that enable organizational growth and better serve the community.

You will collaborate with leaders across Operations, Finance, IT and HR to turn ideas into action, improve operations, and launch initiatives with lasting impact. The role requires 5–10+ years in program management or operations leadership, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in program management, strategy, consulting, or operations leadership.
• Experience leading in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of strategic programs and initiatives ensuring they are effectively managed and positioned for success.
• Lead special projects, pilot programs, and new initiatives that support the organization's goals.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, develop new ideas, and encourage innovation.
• Turn ideas into organized project plans with goals, timelines, and measurable results.
• Help decide which projects should move forward, grow, change, or end based on organizational needs.
• Guide successful projects into day-to-day operations by creating a clear plan for long-term ownership.
• Keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving toward expected results.
• Work closely with leaders across departments to coordinate efforts and remove obstacles.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

$1,250 Hiring Bonus!

Looking for more than a job? Lead meaningful work that makes a real difference in our Community!

We are looking for a Director of Community Resources to lead innovative programs, special projects, and strategic initiatives that help our organization grow and better serve our community. In this role, you'll work alongside leaders across the organization to transform ideas into action, improve operations, and launch new initiatives that make a lasting difference.

What You Will Do:

• Take ownership of strategic programs and initiatives ensuring they are effectively managed and positioned for success.
• Lead special projects, pilot programs, and new initiatives that support the organization's goals.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, develop new ideas, and encourage innovation.
• Turn ideas into organized project plans with goals, timelines, and measurable results.
• Help decide which projects should move forward, grow, change, or end based on organizational needs.
• Guide successful projects into day-to-day operations by creating a clear plan for long-term ownership.
• Keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving toward expected results.
• Work closely with leaders across departments, including Operations, Finance, IT and Human Resources, to coordinate efforts and remove obstacles.
• Build and organize teams based on project needs and make the best use of available resources.
• Track progress using reports, metrics, and dashboards, and share updates with leadership.
• Identify potential risks or challenges early and develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project progress, outcomes, and overall impact.
• Adapt to changing priorities while keeping projects organized and moving forward.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• NM Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• employee referral & wellness programs
• scholarships
• employee loans
• store discounts
• and more!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in program management, strategy, consulting, or operations leadership.
• Experience leading in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments.

Other Requirements: Must pass pre-employment drug and TB screen, and Agency, Federal and State Department of Health background investigations. Must have own, reliable transportation and an insurable driving record. Must possess a valid NM driver's license, and proof of auto liability insurance. Position is within normal limits of an executive office position. Must be able to sit, perform keyboarding functions, and utilize a calculator continually. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach above shoulder(s) frequently. Must be able to carry, lift 20 lbs. occasionally.