Senior Operations Leader, Youth & Family Services

Family-; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque's Youth and Family Services seeks a Deputy Director to translate the Director’s strategic direction into effective program execution and ensure consistent service delivery. This at-will, unclassified role leads multiple divisions and collaborates with nonprofit providers to meet departmental priorities.

The Deputy Director oversees performance management, budgeting, and workforce development, while acting for the Director when needed and representing the department in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, recreation, education, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Nine years of experience in human services program management, public administration, or recreation leadership.
• Six years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing and overseeing departmental operations, programs, and service delivery activities.
• Provide direct oversight of assigned divisions, programs, or initiatives within Youth and Family Services, including City-operated and contracted services.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of departmental goals, work plans, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day program operations to ensure services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, contracts, and funding requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Budget oversight

Program management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social work, recreation, education, business administration, or related field

Job description

City of Albuquerque's Youth and Family Services seeks a Deputy Director to translate the Director’s strategic direction into effective program execution and ensure consistent service delivery. This at-will, unclassified role leads multiple divisions and collaborates with nonprofit providers to meet departmental priorities.

The Deputy Director oversees performance management, budgeting, and workforce development, while acting for the Director when needed and representing the department in