Lakeside Academy Center Director

MnTC; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, located at Lake Side Academy in Buffalo, MN, is looking for a Center Director to oversee all operations. This leadership role includes managing marketing, public relations, and ensuring high-quality treatment programs for clients.

Qualified candidates should possess a Baccalaureate degree, extensive leadership experience, and a passion for supporting individuals overcoming addiction. The position offers a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits structure.

Qualifications

• Must be free of problematic substance use for at least two years prior to employment.
• Three years+ demonstrated leadership and managerial experience in human services.
• Ability to mentor individuals with life-controlling problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of MnTC.
• Manage marketing strategies and public relations.
• Ensure compliance with facility maintenance and safety standards.
• Supervise multiple teams including Admissions and Maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Public relations

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Substance abuse knowledge

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lakeside Academy, 100 Garrison Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN 55313, USA

Center Director Overview

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, a leader in offering treatment programs to those battling addiction, is seeking a dynamic individual to fill our opening for a Center Director. This position is located at Lakeside Academy on our beautiful 48‑acre campus in Buffalo, MN.

Be the backbone of hope and healing.

At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your contributions make recovery possible. In return, we offer a values‑driven workplace, supportive managers, and opportunities to grow. That commitment has earned us recognition from Newsweek as a Best Addiction Treatment Center and seven straight Star Tribune Top Workplace awards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Overall responsibility of all aspects of the MnTC operations.

Development / Marketing / Public Relations

• Oversee local marketing strategies, programs and fundraising.
• Representation of program to general public; clients, government officials and churches.
• Guard the reputation and brand of MnTC and communicate all potential risks, or negative exposure to supervisor.
• Ensure donor base growth and personal contact.

Administration

• Oversee all aspects of Administration including HR, budget, purchasing and staff morale.
• Monthly monitor all budget issues including both income and expenditures and make adjustments as needed throughout the year.

Program

• Ensure program is being operated according to MnTC policies and procedures.
• Supervise Admissions Manager: ensure that applicants are followed up with in an efficient manner.
• Supervise CE Counselor: ensure that clients are receiving satisfactory and sufficient counseling.
• Supervise Program Manager: oversee the program operation and activities and ensure that clients are receiving proper care and treatment.
• Supervise the Licensed Treatment Director, striving to develop the highest quality program possible.

Facility

• Oversee maintenance, including overall condition, capital improvements, of the actual facility.
• Continually assess building usage and adjust to fit the changing needs of the program.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and licensing requirements.
• Supervise Maintenance Manager.

Food Service

• Oversee all aspects of Food Service.
• Work with the manager to ensure high quality food offerings.

Personnel Supervised

• Admissions Manager
• Program Manager
• Licensed Treatment Director
• CE Counselor
• Food Service Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Office Manager
• Spiritual passion and compassion for troubled adolescents and their families
• Ability to inspire others while communicating the mission of MnTC
• Ability to initiate and sustain relationships
• Action oriented and advancement minded (entrepreneurial)
• Managerial and leadership experience (developing staff, delegation, leading w/vision)
• Previous experience with the provision of CD, mental health, or social services
• Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups (government, insurers, donors, clients)

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be free of problematic substance use for at least the two years immediately preceding employment.
• Three years+ demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
• Strong ability to relate to and mentor people with life‑controlling problems.
• LADC preferred.
• Ability to maintain professional standards of conduct and appearance with co‑workers and the public.
• Baccalaureate degree or documented three years general work experience in administration or personnel supervision in human services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that will be accepted by this organization’s vehicle insurance carrier. Ability to drive MnTC vehicles.
• Ability to successfully complete criminal background check process.

Target Compensation Range

$95,000-$100,000 per year (Negotiable based on qualifications).

Benefits

Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent‑care FSA, disability, life insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.