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Program Director
Job Location:
Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 74000 - 81000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The Program Director for Financial Counseling provides statewide leadership for all LSS financial counseling services. This role ensures highâquality compliant and effective service delivery across multiple locations and partner organizations. The Program Director oversees policy development staff leadership performance outcomes and operational consistency while supporting program growth budgeting and strategic initiatives in partnership with the Senior Director.
Salary: $74000 $81000 annually
Program Leadership & Operations
- Provide statewide oversight of financial counseling services across multiple locations and partners
- Ensure consistent compliant and high-quality service delivery aligned with organizational and regulatory standards
- Establish performance metrics and monitor outcomes to drive continuous improvement
- Develop and implement policies procedures and best practices
Funding & Strategic Growth
- Lead efforts to secure and sustain funding through grants contracts and partnerships
- Support grant writing RFP development and program expansion initiatives
- Partner with senior leadership to identify new opportunities and advance strategic priorities
Team Leadership
- Supervise and support supervisors managers and program staff (2030 total staff across teams)
- Hire coach and develop leaders to ensure strong performance and engagement
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture
Financial Management
- Oversee program budget ($4.5M) in partnership with senior leadership
- Monitor expenses and ensure responsible financial stewardship
Partnerships & Representation
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners funders and service providers
- Represent the organization in meetings networks and community forums
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead a statewide high-impact program
- Collaborative mission-driven environment
- Ability to shape services that improve financial well-being across communities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience plus 5 years of experience in human services and/or financial services industry required.
- One year of management/leadership experience required two years of experience preferred
- Strong computer skills and ability to use MS offices application and specialized data base systems.
- Good time management interpersonal and organizational skills are required
- Incumbent requires having technical knowledge of consumer credit trends and laws National Foundation for Credit Counseling policies and standards and State of Minnesota debt prorate regulations to advise staff and clients and for office management.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills are required for resolving clients financial difficulties and staff issues.
- Excellent supervisory and leadership skills required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Ability to allocate time and resources when financial resources are limited or reduced.
- Ability to work with staff and a variety of individuals
Apply Today
If you are a strategic leader passionate about financial wellness and community impact we encourage you to apply.
Lutheran Social Service MNis a dynamic social service organization serving children youth and families people with disabilities older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.
