Senior Program Director

Family Bridges, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 113,300 - 154,500; Full time

Job summary

Family Bridges, a nonprofit based in Oakland, seeks a Senior Program Director to provide strategic and operational leadership forour Housing & Community Services programs. You will oversee staff, budgets, compliance, grants, and partnerships to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive services.

The role requires at least five years of progressive leadership experience, a related bachelor's degree (master's preferred), and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field; Master's preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience managing programs, staff, budgets, and operations.
• Experience with grants, contracts, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and community partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid California driver's license and background clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of assigned programs, services, staff, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grants, contracts, licensing, accreditation, and organizational policies.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets, contracts, performance measures, and operational outcomes.
• Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with funders, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Lead strategic planning, program development, quality improvement, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Prepare executive, operational, grant, and performance reports.
• Represent Family Bridges in community meetings, coalitions, and public forums.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Grants & contracts

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Partnership building

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Senior Program Director

Department: Housing & Community Services (HCS)

Classification: Management

Employment Status / FLSA Status: Regular, Full-Time (40 hours per week) / Exempt

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), or Designee

Supervises: Assigned program staff

Salary Range (Annual): $113,300–$154,500 annually, plus benefits. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

Announcement Date: July 24, 2026 (revised)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

About Family Bridges

Founded in 1968, Family Bridges is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and seniors to achieve wellness, stability, and independence through culturally competent care. Guided by our vision of building healthy, prosperous communities with dignity, we are driven by the values of compassion, respect, collaboration, and cultural understanding as we deliver high-quality services that create lasting impact.

Position Summary

The Senior Program Director provides strategic, operational, fiscal, and administrative leadership for assigned Family Bridges programs and services. Guided by the organization's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, this position oversees program operations, staff, budgets, compliance, quality improvement, grants and contracts, and community partnerships to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive services and advance organizational performance. Program-specific requirements are addressed through a Program Addendum.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of assigned programs, services, staff, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grants, contracts, licensing, accreditation, and organizational policies.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets, contracts, performance measures, and operational outcomes.
• Recruit, supervise, coach, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with funders, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Lead strategic planning, program development, quality improvement, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Prepare executive, operational, grant, and performance reports.
• Represent Family Bridges in community meetings, coalitions, and public forums.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience managing programs, staff, budgets, and operations.
• Experience with grants, contracts, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and community partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid California driver's license and successful completion of required background clearances.

Working Conditions

Office, community, and program-site work environment. Local travel and occasional evening/weekend work may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment Conditions

• Organizational Assignment: This position may support one or more Family Bridges programs, departments, grants, contracts, or organizational initiatives.
• Funding: This position may be funded through grants, contracts, program revenue, and unrestricted organizational funds. Continued employment is subject to organizational needs, funding availability, and program requirements.
• Other Duties: This job description describes the general nature of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.
• At-Will Employment: Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by law.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: Family Bridges is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

ADA Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Ability to see and hear to interact with others.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to use smartphone and/or tablet (e.g., iPad).
• Ability to travel locally multiple times a day.
• To lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Vision 20/20 with correction.