Executive Director: Strategic Leader in Dev Services

NORTH BAY REGIONAL CENTER; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement program

Job summary

North Bay Regional Center in Napa, California, seeks an Executive Director to drive strategic leadership, fiscal stewardship, and program excellence. The role reports to the Board and leads executive leadership to deliver high-quality services under California’s developmental disability system.

The ED will ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with DDS and ARCA, and champion person-centered practices while stewarding public funds and achieving organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Masters in business administration, health administration or closely related field with ten years of executive-level responsibility.
• Graduate degree preferred and experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or in human services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization with strategic direction, ensuring mission fulfillment and public stewardship.
• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, and regulatory compliance across programs.
• Foster governance partnerships with the Board and key state agencies.
• Build and mentor leadership teams, ensuring succession and staff development.
• Represent NBRC with credibility to stakeholders, partners, and policymakers.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fiscal management

Strategic planning

Policy development

Board liaison

Talent management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Masters in business administration, health administration or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

North Bay Regional Center in Napa, California, seeks an Executive Director to drive strategic leadership, fiscal stewardship, and program excellence. The role reports to the Board and leads executive leadership to deliver high-quality services under California’s developmental disability system.

The ED will ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with DDS and ARCA, and champion person-centered practices while stewarding public funds and achieving organizational priorities.