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About the Role

The Senior Director of Programs serves as the primary strategic and programmatic partner to the President & CEO, providing executive oversight of the YMCA of Yonkers' programs, member services, and community-based initiatives. This role oversees a diverse portfolio including youth development, afterschool and summer camp programming, teen services, violence prevention, workforce development, wellness, supportive services, and reentry initiatives to advance the YMCA's mission and strengthen outcomes for youth, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the President & CEO.
Support implementation of organizational priorities and executive initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional projects and agency-wide initiatives.
Assist in organizational planning, change management, and implementation efforts.
Prepare executive reports, presentations, organizational updates, and leadership materials.
Ensure accountability and follow-through across departments and leadership teams.
Provide executive oversight for YMCA of Yonkers programs and direct service initiatives.
Supervise program directors, managers, and senior program leadership across multiple departments.
Oversee youth development, afterschool, summer camp, teen services, violence prevention, workforce development, wellness, supportive services, and reentry-focused programming.
Monitor program performance, staffing structures, participant engagement, and service-delivery quality.
Ensure programs operate in alignment with organizational priorities, funder requirements, and community needs.
Lead development of new initiatives, partnerships, and organizational growth strategies.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and operational consistency across departments.
Lead implementation and oversight of the YMCA's Reentry Hub initiative.
Serve as the Site Administrator for the YMCA's SNUG program in alignment with DCJS standards and requirements.
Coordinate with government agencies, funders, and community stakeholders to support compliance, reporting, and program effectiveness.
Support implementation of evidence-based and trauma-informed programming models across violence prevention, recovery-support, and reentry initiatives.
Partner with organizational leadership to support coordinated execution across departments and initiatives.
Strengthen communication, accountability, and operational efficiency across teams.
Support fundraising initiatives, external partnerships, and organizational growth efforts.
Coordinate agency-wide projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Oversee government-funded and grant-supported initiatives.
Ensure timely completion of program reports, deliverables, and operational documentation.
Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
Track organizational metrics, performance indicators, and program outcomes.
Support continuous quality improvement and data-informed decision-making efforts.
Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Support leadership development, staff coaching, and organizational communication.
Assist in reinforcing organizational policies, expectations, and performance standards.
Help cultivate a positive and mission-driven workplace culture.
Support preparation for Board of Directors meetings, executive committee meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
Assist with organizational communications, stakeholder engagement, and external partnerships.
Represent the CEO in meetings and collaborative initiatives as assigned.
Support relationship management with government agencies, community organizations, consultants, and funders.

Requirements

Master's degree required in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
7-10+ years of progressive leadership or management experience.
Strong experience overseeing programs, teams, and cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and multiple priorities simultaneously.
Experience working within nonprofit, community-based, government-funded, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred.
Experience working with government contracts, grants, compliance structures, and community-based programs preferred.
Familiarity with trauma-informed programming, workforce development, violence prevention, reentry services, behavioral-health-informed models, youth development, or recovery-support initiatives strongly preferred.
Experience supporting program implementation, fidelity monitoring, and performance outcomes preferred.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and community partnerships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build relationships across departments, stakeholders, and community partners.
Experience supervising staff and managing cross-functional initiatives.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and organizational management systems preferred.

Skills

Strategic Thinking & Execution
Program Leadership & Operational Oversight
Organizational Leadership & Team Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement
Communication & Influence
Change Management & Problem Solving
Project & Performance Management
Microsoft Office proficiency
Google Workspace proficiency
Organizational management systems proficiency

Location

Yonkers, NY 10701

Work Type

Full Time
Salaried
Exempt

Experience Level

7-10+ years of progressive leadership or management experience

Education Level

Graduate Degree
Master's degree required in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

Salary/Compensations

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year

Benefits

health insurance
paid time off
retirement benefits
professional development opportunities

About the Company

At the Y, our work is rooted in three key areas: Achievement Empowering youth and families to build skills, confidence, and long-term success. Relationships Strengthening connections among residents, families, partners, and the broader community. Belonging Creating inclusive, welcoming environments where all individuals feel valued and supported.