Director, Subsidized Child Care Slots Initiative

Hively; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

403(b) plan and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hively seeks a Contracted Slots Program Director to lead development and launch of a major subsidized child care initiative in Alameda County. You will oversee outreach, eligibility, placement, contracting, compliance, and renewal while ensuring equity in access and value for families and providers.

A 6+ month ramp-up precedes full-scale operation. You will build a high-performing team, align with First 5 Alameda County requirements, manage budget and data reporting, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Social Services, or related field.
• Master’s preferred for advanced leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation, scaling and refinement of the Contracted Slots program to add ~1,400 subsidized slots.
• Translate requirements into policies, workflows and SOPs.
• Oversee slot lifecycle: outreach, eligibility, enrollment, contracting, compliance, renewal, closeout.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Equity-focused design

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Business/Social Services

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hively seeks a Contracted Slots Program Director to lead development and launch of a major subsidized child care initiative in Alameda County. You will oversee outreach, eligibility, placement, contracting, compliance, and renewal while ensuring equity in access and value for families and providers.

A 6+ month ramp-up precedes full-scale operation. You will build a high-performing team, align with First 5 Alameda County requirements, manage budget and data reporting, and collaborate with