What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hub Executive Director - Baby Steps at The University of Alabama position at Baby Steps?
HUB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: 35 hours per week // May include some evenings and weekends // Held accountable by COO // Work is partially remote // Supervises: Student-Mom Advocate, Development Coordinator, Photographer/ Social Media Coordinator, and Resident Assistant.
SUMMARY: The Hub Executive Director works closely with the Baby Steps National Leadership Team to hire, onboard, train, and manage Hub staff. This role oversees staff performance, maintain employee records, monitor Hub progress and financials, approve Resident Student-Mom applications, and serve as the public face of the organization. They also cultivate relationships with nonprofits, businesses, and government leaders to expand impact, support fundraising, and ensure the Hub meets its strategic goals.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Social Work, or related field preferred
- Master’s degree desirable
- Professional development in organizational leadership, financial management, and/or program administration may be considered in place of formal educational requirements
LOOKING FOR:
- Proven leadership and people management skills, including hiring, coaching, and evaluating staff
- Innovative and adaptable, able to creatively solve problems and adjust strategies as the National and Hub structures evolve
- Strategic thinking with the ability to plan, implement, and monitor organizational goals
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and public speaking skills
- Strong financial awareness with experience managing budgets, analyzing reports, and ensuring sustainability
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex situations, including mediation and conflict resolution
- High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
- Confident in serving as the public face of the organization, representing the Hub at events, fundraisers, and community engagements
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours and travel as needed
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and resource optimization
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Leading, developing, and holding accountable a high-performing Hub team
- Ensuring operational excellence, program quality, and alignment with organizational goals
- Develop budgets in collaboration with the COO and manage both revenue and expense budgets.
- Monitoring and managing Hub financials to maintain sustainability and maximize resources
- Approving Resident Student-Mom applications and overseeing mediation and potential disciplinary actions.
- Serving as a visible leader and representative of the Hub in the community, at fundraising events, and in public relations initiatives
- Cultivating strategic relationships with nonprofit, business, and government leaders to expand community impact
- Identifying opportunities for collaboration, program growth, and cost optimization
- Implementing and facilitating strategic planning initiatives to guide Hub growth and effectiveness
- Driving organizational performance through monitoring key metrics, continuous improvement, and fostering innovation