Regional Director

The Regional Director is integral in establishing, growing, and sustaining fiscally sound programs of high quality. They will be responsible for leading a regional team to meet agency goals in financial management and program quality while providing support to inspire center staff to do what they love most as they guide the development of children.

This role will report to the Deputy Director, of Center Operations, and is responsible for creating strategic relationships with external stakeholders, as well as developing regional strategies and tactical plans for new business growth and development. Internally, they act as a liaison with key department leaders in the implementation of policies, systems, and processes, while also participating in regional and statewide projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops a strategic plan for the region on an annual basis, including quarterly progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives.
• Drives new business opportunities to grow the agency vertically and horizontally. Identifies opportunities for expansion of regional footprint, pilots new programs, and assesses potential revenue streams outside current offerings.
• Stays abreast of industry trends to ensure the financial health of programs while working with agency and center leadership to develop and monitor monthly/annual budgets.
• Collaborates with center leaders to establish center-specific plans and goals.
• Supports staff development through effective coaching, performance feedback, and mentorship.
• Leads the development of direct reports' business management knowledge by ensuring teams have the proper training, coaching, and mentorship necessary to achieve the center's financial goals.
• Establishes strategic relationships with external stakeholders Principals, School Districts, Community leaders, Professional affiliations, etc. Maintain regular communication and strengthen relationships needed for the growth and renewal of programs.
• Develops and implement strategies to address any gaps in marketing and enrollment.
• Ensures centers maintain compliance with state and local licensing requirements.
• Participates in and leads regional and statewide projects on an ongoing basis.
• Works with department leaders to develop and implement systems and processes to gauge customer feedback, satisfaction, and engagement.
• Acts as a leader in the community by maintaining a presence via advisory committees, industry conferences, school board meetings, etc.
• Oversight of recruitment, selection, evaluation, and retention of direct service staff with partnership from Human Resources.
• Provides resources and tools for achieving career and education goals while creating plans for succession and expansion.
• Ensures direct reports and their staff are implementing programming up to agency standards and all contract requirements. Programs are healthy, and safe, and have appropriate environments that comply with local, state, and federal laws for all children enrolled.
• Conducts meetings with staff and departmental leaders to facilitate regular communication.
• All other duties as assigned by Deputy Director, Center Operations, and Executive Team.

Location: Various locations throughout California.