Youth Residential Campus Director | Chief Administrator

Description

Campus Director, Chief Administrator | Leading a Team That Changes Young Lives Every Day

Wellspring Lutheran Services – New Directions, Livonia | Full-Time, On-site | Salary $90,000 - $105,000 | Accepting applications until September 2, 2026.

The most meaningful leadership roles are not measured by budgets, reports, or meetings.

They are measured by the lives that are changed because someone cared enough to build a program, support a team, and create opportunities for young people to heal, grow, and succeed.

You chose this field because you believe every child deserves the chance to overcome challenges and build a brighter future. You have spent your career advocating for youth, supporting families, leading teams, and navigating the complex work of child welfare because you understand that behind every decision is a young person who needs hope, stability, and support.

At New Directions in Livonia, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership for a residential treatment campus serving youth with developmental disabilities and co-occurring emotional and behavioral challenges. You will help shape the culture, direction, and future of programs that support some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities.

As Campus Director, you will lead with both heart and strategy, ensuring staff have the resources, guidance, and support they need to deliver exceptional care while maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and mission-driven environment.

Most importantly, you will help create a place where healing happens, progress is celebrated, and young people are given the opportunity to discover what they are capable of becoming.

What Your Impact Will Look Like

You will provide leadership for the overall operation of the New Directions campus, helping ensure programs remain focused on the needs of youth while meeting licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.

You will coach, mentor, and support leaders across multiple programs, helping build strong teams that are equipped to provide consistent, compassionate, and high-quality services to residents and their families.

You will help guide the future of campus programming by evaluating outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing strategies that strengthen services and improve the experience of those we serve.

You will collaborate with clinicians, program leaders, community partners, referral sources, and organizational leadership to ensure youth receive coordinated and effective care that supports long-term success.

You will oversee campus operations, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning, helping ensure programs remain sustainable while continuing to grow and evolve with the needs of the community.

You will build relationships with local agencies, service providers, schools, community organizations, and stakeholders who share a commitment to improving outcomes for youth and families.

Some days you will be reviewing program performance, supporting leaders through complex situations, meeting with community partners, and planning for future growth. Other days you will be celebrating staff accomplishments, helping solve operational challenges, advocating for resources, or witnessing the progress of a young person whose future looks brighter because of the work your team provides.

Every day, you will have the opportunity to create an environment where youth can heal, staff can thrive, and meaningful change can happen.

The Professional We Are Looking For

• You believe strong leadership can transform programs and lives.
• You are passionate about serving youth and families through trauma-informed, strengths-based care.
• You understand the complexities of residential treatment, child welfare, and behavioral health services.
• You can balance mission, operations, compliance, and financial stewardship while keeping people at the center of every decision.
• You enjoy developing leaders, strengthening teams, and creating cultures where employees feel valued and supported.
• You approach challenges with professionalism, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services.
• You believe every young person deserves safety, hope, and the opportunity to succeed.

What You Will Bring

• Master's degree in Human Behavioral Science, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience within a child caring institution, child placing agency, residential treatment setting, or similar organization, required.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a human services environment.
• Knowledge of child welfare, behavioral health, residential treatment, licensing, and regulatory standards.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to analyze program outcomes and utilize data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive services.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Why Wellspring Lutheran Services?

At Wellspring Lutheran Services, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build a brighter future, regardless of the challenges they have faced.

Our New Directions Residential Treatment Program provides trauma-informed, individualized services designed to help youth develop skills, confidence, resilience, and independence.

As Campus Director, you will help ensure that mission comes to life every day by supporting the employees, programs, and partnerships that make meaningful outcomes possible.

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to influence the future of a program, empower dedicated professionals, and create lasting change in the lives of young people.

We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc)
• Professional development and leadership development opportunities
• A collaborative and mission-driven leadership team
• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth and families
• The ability to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and those who support them

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, business office hours
• On-call flexibility required to support a 24/7 residential treatment program
• Flexibility required for evening meetings, campus events, or community functions
• Participation in leadership meetings, strategic planning initiatives, and program oversight activities
• Availability to respond to urgent operational matters as needed
• Travel within the community and organization as required

Apply Today

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where strategy, operations, and mission come together to create meaningful change, we would love to meet you.

Join Wellspring Lutheran Services and help build an environment where young people can heal, discover their strengths, and create the future they deserve.