Division Director – Transitional Age Youth (TAY)

Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Fresno, Tulare, Bakersfield, San Bernardino.

📍 Location: CA

📅 Schedule: Full-Time / Exempt

💼 Department: Transitional Age Youth (TAY)

📈 Reports to: Chief Program Officer

💰 Pay Range:  $140,000.00 - $160,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $160,000 per year for employees hired in the Central Valley, CA. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired within the Central Valley region. Candidates hired in Southern California or Bay Area locations may have higher starting salaries due to cost of living and market data differences. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparison to other employees who hold a similar role.

✨ Make a Meaningful Impact

Aspiranet is seeking a visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as our Division Director – Transitional Age Youth (TAY). In this executive role, you will lead a dynamic, multi-county portfolio of programs supporting young people (ages 16–25) transitioning from foster care into independent adulthood.

This is a unique opportunity to shape systems of care that promote housing stability, education, employment readiness, wellness, and lifelong success, while leading high-performing teams and driving innovation across California communities.

❤️ About Aspiranet

Aspiranet is a leading California nonprofit that has supported children, youth, and families since 1975. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Every child is loved. Every family is supported. Every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Our TAY programs are designed to help young people build the skills, resources, and support systems needed to thrive independently and confidently.

📝️ Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Division Director provides strategic and operational leadership for a large-scale portfolio of TAY programs across 11 counties.

This role is responsible for program excellence, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and measurable outcomes, while driving innovation, expansion, and cross-system collaboration. The Division Director also builds and leads a high-performing leadership team and serves as a key member of Aspiranet’s senior leadership group.

📊 Scope of Leadership

• Programs across 11 California counties
• Oversight of approximately 100+ staff
• Management of a $24M annual operating budget

🔍Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Set vision and direction for the TAY Division aligned with organizational priorities
• Lead program development, expansion, and innovation (RFPs, grants, new initiatives)
• Represent Aspiranet with public agencies, funders, and community partners

Program Operations and Fiscal Oversight

• Ensure achievement of contractual goals, performance outcomes, and service quality
• Oversee division budgets and financial sustainability
• Ensure compliance with licensing, regulatory, and contractual requirements
• Use data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement

Leadership and Talent Development

• Supervise and develop Program Directors and regional leaders
• Build high-performing, accountable, and mission-aligned teams
• Lead hiring, performance management, and professional development initiatives

Quality and Outcomes

• Drive continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practices
• Monitor outcomes and implement strategies to strengthen program impact

Organizational Leadership

• Serve on Aspiranet’s senior leadership team
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align operations, fiscal strategy, and service delivery
• Lead or support agency-wide initiatives and strategic priorities

✅ Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (required per funder/licensing standards)
• Minimum 5+ years of senior leadership experience in human services or related field
• Experience overseeing multi-site or regional programs
• Proven success in:
  • Strategic planning and program expansion
  • Contract and stakeholder management
  • Leading large, multidisciplinary teams
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets
• Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes, quality improvement, and organizational change
• Valid California driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health Physical, valid CDL, insurance, acceptable driving record and personal vehicle for business travel.

💻 Work Environment & Schedule

• Monday - Friday with Travel
• Hybrid role with significant on-site leadership presence required
• Travel across multiple program locations and counties
• High collaboration environment with frequent meetings and stakeholder engagement

❤️ Why Aspiranet? 

• Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture. 
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.  
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule. Enjoy the mix of remote and in-office work, supporting work-life balance 
• Flexible paid time off including holidays, birthday, diversity days, vacation and sick leave. 
• Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.  
• Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.  
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing. 

🏋️‍♂️ Physical Demands: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times. 

⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity 

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole.  Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences. 

📝 How to Apply 
Apply today through our career portal: 
👉 Click here to apply: www.aspiranet.org/careers