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Assistant Director of Workforce Development
Schedule: 40 hours min. per week
Job Type: Full-Time **IN PERSON** STATEN ISLAND, NY
Department: Workforce Development
FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried
Reports To: Deputy Director of Workforce Development, Director of Workforce Development and Director of Operations
Pay Range: $85,000 – $95,000 annually*
(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances)
ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Workforce Development is a member of the Workforce Development Department’s leadership team responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of workforce development and education programs. The Assistant Director provides direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned Program Directors and will be responsible for ensuring programs operate effectively, meet contractual requirements, achieve established performance goals, and provide high-quality services to participants. The Assistant Director’s portfolio includes Train & Earn, Learn & Earn, CRED, BOOST, FutureReady, as well as additional programs or initiatives assigned based on departmental needs. Working under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Workforce Development, and in collaboration with the Director of Workforce Development, the Assistant Director serves as the primary management-level point of accountability for the assigned program portfolio. This position requires an experienced program leader capable of supervising multiple programs with different populations, funders, performance requirements, and service models, while maintaining consistent expectations for quality, accountability, and results. The Assistant Director of Workforce Development is responsible for complying with all standards established by UAU and reflecting the organization’s core values of honesty, respect, and responsibility.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, guidance, and performance management to assigned Program Directors and other designated staff.
- Oversee the operations and performance of Train & Earn, Learn & Earn, CRED, BOOST, FutureReady, and other programs or special initiatives assigned to the portfolio.
- Establish clear expectations for Program Directors and hold program leadership accountable for achieving contractual, programmatic, staffing, and organizational goals.
- Conduct regular individual supervision meetings with Program Directors to review program performance, staffing, participant services, contract deliverables, operational challenges, and upcoming priorities.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the requirements, performance measures, budgets, reporting expectations, and data systems associated with each assigned program.
- Monitor key program performance indicators, including enrollment, participation, retention, completion, credential attainment, employment outcomes, educational outcomes, and other contract-specific deliverables, as applicable.
- Identify programs or performance areas that are not meeting expectations and work with Program Directors, the Deputy Director, and the Director of Workforce Development to develop and implement corrective strategies.
- Review program data and reports for accuracy, completeness, trends, and areas requiring additional management attention.
- Ensure Program Directors develop and maintain effective program plans, staffing structures, participant workflows, supervisory practices, and systems for tracking progress toward established goals.
- Support Program Directors in developing their leadership and supervisory skills, addressing staff performance concerns, strengthening team operations, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with the Deputy Director regarding vacancies, staffing needs, employee performance concerns, corrective action, and other personnel matters.
- Recommend hires for assigned programs in coordination with the Deputy Director and Human Resources.
- Monitor program spending in partnership with Program Directors, the Deputy Director, and Finance, and identify potential spending concerns, operational needs, or budget variances.
- Review programmatic purchasing and resource requests within established departmental and organizational procedures and escalate requests requiring additional approval.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with program funders, government agencies, schools, community partners, training providers, employers, worksites, and other stakeholders associated with assigned programs.
- Ensure Program Directors respond appropriately and timely to funder requests, corrective actions, performance concerns, and compliance issues.
- Support the planning and launch of new programs, contracts, sites, or initiatives assigned to the Workforce Development Department.
- Coordinate activities and resources across assigned programs when collaboration is necessary to achieve departmental goals.
- Assist with the development of program models, scopes of work, staffing structures, budgets, implementation plans, and other materials related to new funding opportunities.
- Participate in regular Workforce Development leadership meetings and provide concise updates regarding program performance, emerging risks, staffing, contractual requirements, and management priorities.
- Immediately elevate significant concerns involving participant safety, personnel matters, funder relationships, contractual performance, fiscal risk, or organizational reputation to the Deputy Director and/or Director of Workforce Development, as appropriate.
- Mediate and assist in resolving escalated issues involving employees, participants, parents, schools, employers, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure continuity of supervision and program operations during Program Director vacancies or absences by developing temporary coverage arrangements with department leadership.
- Visit program sites regularly to observe program operations, engage with staff and participants, assess implementation, and ensure alignment with organizational and contractual expectations.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree, or a minimum of 3 years of experience managing large-scale social service programs. Master’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, or Education preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing staff.
- Knowledge of WIOA eligibility and documentation, adult employment programs, and DYCD and DOE contract reporting preferred, or willingness to complete training in these areas.
- Strong leadership qualities and a demonstrated history of programmatic success.
- Exceptional writing, analytical, interpersonal, time-management and communications skills required, including the ability to work additional hours as needed and attend meetings and/or events in addition to the normal weekday schedule.
- Advanced proficiency in standard office technology and software including Microsoft Office, Zoom, and G-Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
- Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities.
- Detail oriented with strong presentation, negotiation, conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation skills.
- Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
- Ability and willingness to travel between UAU offices, schools, funder meetings, and other locations throughout New York City.
- Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objectives and outcomes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.
- Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
- Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
- Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
- Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
- May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).
- Ability to lift 25-50lbs as needed.
- Includes travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures
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Assistant Director of Workforce Development
Schedule: 40 hours min. per week
Job Type: Full-Time **IN PERSON** STATEN ISLAND, NY
Department: Workforce Development
FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried
Reports To: Deputy Director of Workforce Development, Director of Workforce Development and Director of Operations
Pay Range: $85,000 – $95,000 annually*
(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances)
ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:
Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Workforce Development is a member of the Workforce Development Department’s leadership team responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of workforce development and education programs. The Assistant Director provides direct supervision, coaching, and support to assigned Program Directors and will be responsible for ensuring programs operate effectively, meet contractual requirements, achieve established performance goals, and provide high-quality services to participants. The Assistant Director’s portfolio includes Train & Earn, Learn & Earn, CRED, BOOST, FutureReady, as well as additional programs or initiatives assigned based on departmental needs. Working under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Workforce Development, and in collaboration with the Director of Workforce Development, the Assistant Director serves as the primary management-level point of accountability for the assigned program portfolio. This position requires an experienced program leader capable of supervising multiple programs with different populations, funders, performance requirements, and service models, while maintaining consistent expectations for quality, accountability, and results. The Assistant Director of Workforce Development is responsible for complying with all standards established by UAU and reflecting the organization’s core values of honesty, respect, and responsibility.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, guidance, and performance management to assigned Program Directors and other designated staff.
- Oversee the operations and performance of Train & Earn, Learn & Earn, CRED, BOOST, FutureReady, and other programs or special initiatives assigned to the portfolio.
- Establish clear expectations for Program Directors and hold program leadership accountable for achieving contractual, programmatic, staffing, and organizational goals.
- Conduct regular individual supervision meetings with Program Directors to review program performance, staffing, participant services, contract deliverables, operational challenges, and upcoming priorities.
- Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the requirements, performance measures, budgets, reporting expectations, and data systems associated with each assigned program.
- Monitor key program performance indicators, including enrollment, participation, retention, completion, credential attainment, employment outcomes, educational outcomes, and other contract-specific deliverables, as applicable.
- Identify programs or performance areas that are not meeting expectations and work with Program Directors, the Deputy Director, and the Director of Workforce Development to develop and implement corrective strategies.
- Review program data and reports for accuracy, completeness, trends, and areas requiring additional management attention.
- Ensure Program Directors develop and maintain effective program plans, staffing structures, participant workflows, supervisory practices, and systems for tracking progress toward established goals.
- Support Program Directors in developing their leadership and supervisory skills, addressing staff performance concerns, strengthening team operations, and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with the Deputy Director regarding vacancies, staffing needs, employee performance concerns, corrective action, and other personnel matters.
- Recommend hires for assigned programs in coordination with the Deputy Director and Human Resources.
- Monitor program spending in partnership with Program Directors, the Deputy Director, and Finance, and identify potential spending concerns, operational needs, or budget variances.
- Review programmatic purchasing and resource requests within established departmental and organizational procedures and escalate requests requiring additional approval.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with program funders, government agencies, schools, community partners, training providers, employers, worksites, and other stakeholders associated with assigned programs.
- Ensure Program Directors respond appropriately and timely to funder requests, corrective actions, performance concerns, and compliance issues.
- Support the planning and launch of new programs, contracts, sites, or initiatives assigned to the Workforce Development Department.
- Coordinate activities and resources across assigned programs when collaboration is necessary to achieve departmental goals.
- Assist with the development of program models, scopes of work, staffing structures, budgets, implementation plans, and other materials related to new funding opportunities.
- Participate in regular Workforce Development leadership meetings and provide concise updates regarding program performance, emerging risks, staffing, contractual requirements, and management priorities.
- Immediately elevate significant concerns involving participant safety, personnel matters, funder relationships, contractual performance, fiscal risk, or organizational reputation to the Deputy Director and/or Director of Workforce Development, as appropriate.
- Mediate and assist in resolving escalated issues involving employees, participants, parents, schools, employers, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure continuity of supervision and program operations during Program Director vacancies or absences by developing temporary coverage arrangements with department leadership.
- Visit program sites regularly to observe program operations, engage with staff and participants, assess implementation, and ensure alignment with organizational and contractual expectations.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree, or a minimum of 3 years of experience managing large-scale social service programs. Master’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, or Education preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing staff.
- Knowledge of WIOA eligibility and documentation, adult employment programs, and DYCD and DOE contract reporting preferred, or willingness to complete training in these areas.
- Strong leadership qualities and a demonstrated history of programmatic success.
- Exceptional writing, analytical, interpersonal, time-management and communications skills required, including the ability to work additional hours as needed and attend meetings and/or events in addition to the normal weekday schedule.
- Advanced proficiency in standard office technology and software including Microsoft Office, Zoom, and G-Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
- Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities.
- Detail oriented with strong presentation, negotiation, conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation skills.
- Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
- Ability and willingness to travel between UAU offices, schools, funder meetings, and other locations throughout New York City.
- Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objectives and outcomes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.
- Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
- Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
- Position is in a well-lighted office environment.
- Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
- May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).
- Ability to lift 25-50lbs as needed.
- Includes travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures
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- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant director of development jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field
- 3-5 years of direct fundraising or development experience
- Proficiency with a donor management CRM such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Demonstrated experience managing a major gifts portfolio
- Strong written communication skills for grant writing and donor correspondence
- Experience planning or supporting annual fund or capital campaign strategies
Tips for Your Assistant Director of Development Job Search
Tailor your resume to fundraising metrics
Hiring managers for assistant director of development roles scan for concrete numbers: dollars raised, donor retention rates, and portfolio sizes managed. Lead with your most impressive campaign outcomes and tie every bullet to a measurable result, not just a responsibility.
Highlight your moves management experience
Many postings specifically ask for moves management proficiency. If your resume buries this under generic 'donor stewardship' language, reframe it. Name the CRM you used, the number of prospects you cultivated, and how you advanced them through the pipeline.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant director of development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations mid-campaign or post-campaign
Nonprofits and universities hiring during or after a capital campaign need experienced development staff fast. Watch for postings that mention a campaign goal or completion date, as those organizations are often under pressure to fill roles quickly and move decisively.
Prepare a donor portfolio story for interviews
Interviewers at this level expect you to walk through a real major gift cultivation from identification to close. Prepare a specific example that covers your discovery process, proposal strategy, and how you handled objections or stalls from a prospective donor.
Negotiate beyond base salary in development roles
Development roles often have room to negotiate professional development budgets, conference allowances, or flexible work arrangements that don't appear in the initial offer. Ask specifically about travel expectations and whether incentive structures exist for campaign milestones.
Assistant Director of Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant director of developments?
The companies hiring the most assistant director of developments right now include Harvard University, Penn State University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities, hospital foundations, and large national nonprofits consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many assistant director of development jobs are remote?
About 65% of assistant director of development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. Grant writing, annual fund management, and donor communications sub-roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while major gifts positions often require in-person relationship building.
How do you become an assistant director of development?
Most assistant director of development roles require starting in a development coordinator or development associate position to build hands-on fundraising experience. From there, you grow by managing your own donor portfolio, taking on grant writing responsibilities, and demonstrating results in annual giving or major gifts work. A background in nonprofit management, communications, or public administration strengthens your candidacy, and earning a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential signals serious professional commitment.
Can you get an assistant director of development job with little experience?
Some organizations, particularly smaller nonprofits or community foundations, will hire candidates with two or three years of development experience if they show strong relationship-building skills and a clear understanding of the donor cycle. Volunteering with a development office, managing a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, or serving on a nonprofit board are concrete ways to build relevant experience when your direct work history is limited.
What does the assistant director of development interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR or a development director, followed by a panel interview with development staff and sometimes a program or finance leader. You'll often be asked to walk through a past campaign or major gift cultivation in detail. Some organizations include a written exercise, such as drafting a donor appeal or outlining a prospect strategy, before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to assistant director of development jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant director of development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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