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Summary: The Director of Operations and Compliance leads the operational and compliance functions of Alianza Youth Services. Reporting to the Division Director, the Director owns the systems, standards, and controls that keep every Alianza program running well and in full compliance with funder requirements. The Director has authority to escalate compliance and child-safety concerns directly to the Chief Program Officer and Human Resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operational Leadership
- Set operational policies, standards, and protocols for all Alianza programs. Ensure they are applied consistently across sites. Monitor progress and support training staff to support operations and improvements for these sites.
- Train team on new and existing standard operating procedures across the division, including invoicing, timekeeping, facilities, and supplies. Ensure these systems are in place, followed, and audited regularly; day-to-day processing is carried out by the division.
- Oversee the monthly reconciliation of program budgets against expenditures, and work with assigned Finance staff to review and adjust staff allocations appropriately. Take necessary steps to maintain compliance and mitigate risk for the agency.
- At the direction of the Division Director, lead annual operating planning for the division, including review of workshops, staffing coordination, resource allocation, and overall readiness for the program year.
- Work with team to identify data needs, and in partnership with the Data and Compliance team to ensure that tracking and collection exists for enrollment, attendance, spending, staffing, and contract deliverables.
Compliance and Contract Management
- Maintain a current roster of staffing and audit staffing to ensure proper clearance, credentialing, and training requirements are met and documented.
- Ensure the timely preparation, review, and submission of all fiscal and program reports internally and externally to funders. Maintain a division-wide compliance and reporting calendar.
- Maintain continuous audit and monitoring readiness across all sites, including current files, documentation, and compliance records. Lead the division’s response to scheduled and unannounced visits, coordinating on-site staff and preparation, so each visit runs smoothly.
- Develop and enforce corrective action plans when a site or program falls short of contractual or regulatory requirements.
- Oversee incident reporting and escalation. Ensure incidents are reported to internal and external stakeholders on time and handled appropriately.
- Conduct regular internal site reviews and report compliance on risks and trends to the Division Director and Chief Program Officer, working with the Executive Office on investigations as needed.
Fiscal and Contract Operations
- In partnership with the Contract Management, Development, and divisional leadership teams, lead contract renewals and new proposals for the division, ensuring program design, budgets, and deliverables are realistic and compliant.
- Review and approve all fiscal and program reports and funder submissions before they leave the division, confirming that division-level feedback has been fully incorporated.
Cross-Divisional Liaison and Senior Leadership Partnership
- Provide regular, candid updates to the Division Director and senior leadership on operational performance, compliance risk, and progress against improvement plans.
- Work with leaders in other CCCS divisions to share practices, align systems, and support shared initiatives.
- Provide back-up support to the Division Director: co-facilitate monthly division meetings; help prepare quarterly reports Chief Program Officer and CCCS CEO for board reports and assist with the preparation of other funder reports. Represent the division at funder meetings in the Division Director's absence; and ensure division participation in agency events.
- Analyze program and funding trends, and recommend new initiatives, expansions, or changes to the Division Director and Chief Program Officer.
- Lead the division's operational contributions to quarterly Board of Directors reports and annual corporate and financial reports.
- Supervise the Directors of Elementary and High School Programs, and with the Division Director set expectations, hold regular supervision, complete performance evaluations, and support their professional development.
- Oversee planning, staffing, quality assurance, budgeting, and community relations for assigned programs, and provide guidance to program directors and senior program staff.
- Build a working culture across the division where deadlines are met, problems are raised early, and staff understand how their work connects to the broader strategic plan for the agency.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, education, social work, or a related field. Master's degree (MPA, MBA, MSW, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- A minimum of eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit or government-funded program operations, including at least five years in a senior management role supervising managers.
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance for government contracts, preferably DYCD-funded youth programs.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing staff background clearance, onboarding, and child-safety compliance in youth-serving programs, including State Central Register (SCR) clearances and related City and State requirements.
- A track record of assessing and rebuilding operational systems, processes, and internal controls in a multi-site organization.
- Experience in strategic planning, program portfolio review, or sustainability planning. Experience guiding a program or division through growth, restructuring, or a change in funding is strongly preferred.
Skills, Licensing, and Other requirements:
- Strong command of program budgeting, cost allocation, and budget-to-actual review.
- Working knowledge of government contract requirements, audits, and corrective action planning.
- Ability to build practical procedures, trackers, and reporting tools, and to get staff to use them consistently.
- Sound judgment and discretion; able to raise concerns early and directly with senior leadership while maintaining productive working relationships.
- Ability to work effectively within a shared reporting structure, balancing direction from the Division Director and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, advanced proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with DYCD Connect, Salesforce, and other systems; comfortable learning new data, HR, and payroll platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to convene and lead meetings and to present to executives and the Board.
- Proven team leader who can manage multiple complex priorities with attention to detail, accuracy, and minimal supervision.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Summary: The Director of Operations and Compliance leads the operational and compliance functions of Alianza Youth Services. Reporting to the Division Director, the Director owns the systems, standards, and controls that keep every Alianza program running well and in full compliance with funder requirements. The Director has authority to escalate compliance and child-safety concerns directly to the Chief Program Officer and Human Resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Operational Leadership
- Set operational policies, standards, and protocols for all Alianza programs. Ensure they are applied consistently across sites. Monitor progress and support training staff to support operations and improvements for these sites.
- Train team on new and existing standard operating procedures across the division, including invoicing, timekeeping, facilities, and supplies. Ensure these systems are in place, followed, and audited regularly; day-to-day processing is carried out by the division.
- Oversee the monthly reconciliation of program budgets against expenditures, and work with assigned Finance staff to review and adjust staff allocations appropriately. Take necessary steps to maintain compliance and mitigate risk for the agency.
- At the direction of the Division Director, lead annual operating planning for the division, including review of workshops, staffing coordination, resource allocation, and overall readiness for the program year.
- Work with team to identify data needs, and in partnership with the Data and Compliance team to ensure that tracking and collection exists for enrollment, attendance, spending, staffing, and contract deliverables.
Compliance and Contract Management
- Maintain a current roster of staffing and audit staffing to ensure proper clearance, credentialing, and training requirements are met and documented.
- Ensure the timely preparation, review, and submission of all fiscal and program reports internally and externally to funders. Maintain a division-wide compliance and reporting calendar.
- Maintain continuous audit and monitoring readiness across all sites, including current files, documentation, and compliance records. Lead the division’s response to scheduled and unannounced visits, coordinating on-site staff and preparation, so each visit runs smoothly.
- Develop and enforce corrective action plans when a site or program falls short of contractual or regulatory requirements.
- Oversee incident reporting and escalation. Ensure incidents are reported to internal and external stakeholders on time and handled appropriately.
- Conduct regular internal site reviews and report compliance on risks and trends to the Division Director and Chief Program Officer, working with the Executive Office on investigations as needed.
Fiscal and Contract Operations
- In partnership with the Contract Management, Development, and divisional leadership teams, lead contract renewals and new proposals for the division, ensuring program design, budgets, and deliverables are realistic and compliant.
- Review and approve all fiscal and program reports and funder submissions before they leave the division, confirming that division-level feedback has been fully incorporated.
Cross-Divisional Liaison and Senior Leadership Partnership
- Provide regular, candid updates to the Division Director and senior leadership on operational performance, compliance risk, and progress against improvement plans.
- Work with leaders in other CCCS divisions to share practices, align systems, and support shared initiatives.
- Provide back-up support to the Division Director: co-facilitate monthly division meetings; help prepare quarterly reports Chief Program Officer and CCCS CEO for board reports and assist with the preparation of other funder reports. Represent the division at funder meetings in the Division Director's absence; and ensure division participation in agency events.
- Analyze program and funding trends, and recommend new initiatives, expansions, or changes to the Division Director and Chief Program Officer.
- Lead the division's operational contributions to quarterly Board of Directors reports and annual corporate and financial reports.
- Supervise the Directors of Elementary and High School Programs, and with the Division Director set expectations, hold regular supervision, complete performance evaluations, and support their professional development.
- Oversee planning, staffing, quality assurance, budgeting, and community relations for assigned programs, and provide guidance to program directors and senior program staff.
- Build a working culture across the division where deadlines are met, problems are raised early, and staff understand how their work connects to the broader strategic plan for the agency.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, education, social work, or a related field. Master's degree (MPA, MBA, MSW, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- A minimum of eight to ten years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit or government-funded program operations, including at least five years in a senior management role supervising managers.
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance for government contracts, preferably DYCD-funded youth programs.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing staff background clearance, onboarding, and child-safety compliance in youth-serving programs, including State Central Register (SCR) clearances and related City and State requirements.
- A track record of assessing and rebuilding operational systems, processes, and internal controls in a multi-site organization.
- Experience in strategic planning, program portfolio review, or sustainability planning. Experience guiding a program or division through growth, restructuring, or a change in funding is strongly preferred.
Skills, Licensing, and Other requirements:
- Strong command of program budgeting, cost allocation, and budget-to-actual review.
- Working knowledge of government contract requirements, audits, and corrective action planning.
- Ability to build practical procedures, trackers, and reporting tools, and to get staff to use them consistently.
- Sound judgment and discretion; able to raise concerns early and directly with senior leadership while maintaining productive working relationships.
- Ability to work effectively within a shared reporting structure, balancing direction from the Division Director and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, advanced proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with DYCD Connect, Salesforce, and other systems; comfortable learning new data, HR, and payroll platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to convene and lead meetings and to present to executives and the Board.
- Proven team leader who can manage multiple complex priorities with attention to detail, accuracy, and minimal supervision.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of youth services jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, education, human services, or a related field
- Minimum of three to five years of direct experience working with youth populations
- Demonstrated experience managing staff, volunteers, or program teams
- Knowledge of grant writing, grant compliance, or government contract administration
- Mandatory reporter certification and current CPR and First Aid credentials
- Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating youth program curricula
Tips for Your Director of Youth Services Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Hiring managers for director of youth services roles want to see measurable program results, not just job duties. Quantify the number of youth served, program retention rates, or funding secured to show your direct impact on community outcomes.
Highlight your required certifications upfront
Many postings require CPR, First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, or mandatory reporter training. List active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so screeners confirm compliance before reading further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of youth services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your funding experience
Nonprofits and government agencies often specify grant management or government contract experience in their requirements. If you have experience administering Title I, Title IV, or federal grant funds, name those programs explicitly in your application materials.
Prepare a program portfolio before interviews
Bring documented examples of curricula, program models, or needs assessments you have developed. Interviewers frequently ask candidates to walk through a program they built from scratch, so having a one-page program snapshot ready sets you apart.
Negotiate start dates around fiscal cycles
Many youth services organizations operate on government fiscal years or grant cycles. Timing your start date to align with a new budget year can give you more resources to work with from day one, and it signals awareness of how these organizations actually operate.
Director of Youth Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of youth servicess?
The most active employers for director of youth servicess right now are Community Health Resources, The League For People with Disabilities, and Housing Works, and the most openings are in New York, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts frequently, so checking current listings directly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many director of youth services jobs are remote?
About 25% of director of youth services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly in-person given its community and program delivery nature. Administrative, grant management, and policy-focused sub-roles within the title are most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility compared to direct program oversight positions.
How do you become a director of youth services?
Most director of youth services roles require a bachelor's degree in social work, education, or human services, followed by several years of direct experience working with youth in program or case management settings. Building supervisory experience, earning relevant certifications like Youth Mental Health First Aid, and developing grant writing skills are the typical steps toward qualifying for director-level openings.
Can you get hired as a director of youth services without much experience?
Breaking into a director-level role with limited experience is competitive, but some smaller nonprofits and community organizations post roles titled director of youth services that function more as senior coordinator positions with a smaller team to manage. Volunteering, AmeriCorps service, or running a program component independently can substitute for some formal experience, especially if you can document outcomes and demonstrate leadership over a team or project.
What does the director of youth services interview process look like?
The interview process for director of youth services positions typically includes a screening call with HR or a program manager, followed by a panel interview with senior leadership, community members, or board representatives. Candidates are often asked to present a program model, describe a past challenge with a youth population, and demonstrate familiarity with the organization's funding sources or service community before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of youth services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of youth services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through additional sign-up steps or third-party platforms.
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