Overview
Program Director Jobs in Wichita, KS at The Women’s Network
Title: Program Director
Company: The Women’s Network
Location: Wichita, KS
LEAD PROGRAM DELIVERY ACCROSS TWN
The Women’s Network (TWN) is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the day-to-day design, delivery and continuous improvement of TWN’s core programs.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director ensures participants receive trauma-informed, outcomes-driven services from intake through completion, and that program staff and volunteers have the structure, training and support they need to deliver consistently.
This role sits alongside the Executive Director as TWN rebuilds its leadership team. The Program Director owns programs. The Executive Director owns the organization.
WORK LOCATION: On-site in Wichita, Kansas. Not eligible for remote or hybrid work. Relocation required for candidates outside the area.
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, plus occasional evening and weekend commitments program events and community engagements.
A NOTE ON WHERE WE ARE
TWN is in an active transition: programs are running, a consulting team is in place, and the organization is building the permanent leadership team that will carry it forward. The incoming Program Director will step into functioning programs — and will be expected to lead the work of documenting, systematizing and strengthening them alongside delivery from day one.
ABOUT THE WOMEN’S NETWORK
The Women’s Network empowers women to move from instability to economic independence through trauma-informed workforce development, career coaching and employer partnerships.
Sponsored by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, The Women’s Network is rooted in the Catholic tradition of human dignity, compassion, justice and service. We welcome women of all backgrounds while honoring the values that guide our mission.
TWN’s three core programs serve women at different stages of their path to economic independence:
- Workforce Transformation Program (WTP) — a 14-week paid training experience
- Dress for Success Wichita — professional suiting and career resources, operating under Dress for Success Worldwide affiliate standards
- Thursday Thrive — a professional development series for women
FIRST YEAR PRIORITIES
- Assume ownership of program delivery across WTP, Dress for Success Wichita and Thursday Thrive during a structured transition from contracted leadership
- Lead documentation and systematization of program curricula, participant pathways, intake processes and operational procedures
- Build trusting relationships with participants, volunteers, referral partners and employer partners
- Implement consistent participant assessment, documentation and outcome tracking across all programs
- Strengthen Dress for Success Wichita operations — boutique standards, volunteer scheduling, affiliate compliance and styling services
- Support the Executive Director with grant compliance, program reporting and funder communication
- Help build the operational foundation that allows programs to scale without losing participant quality
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Director is responsible for leading participant programs across six primary areas.
PROGRAM DESIGN AND DELIVERY
- Own day-to-day delivery of WTP, Dress for Success Wichita and Thursday Thrive
- Maintain and continuously improve curriculum sequencing, participant pathways and program milestones
- Ensure intake, eligibility and participant selection processes are followed consistently and documented
- Manage the annual program calendar and coordinate program logistics
- Maintain Dress for Success Wichita’s compliance with Dress for Success Worldwide brand and program standards, including required Styling Services
PARTICIPANT SUCCESS
- Oversee participant recruitment, intake, assessment and ongoing support across all programs
- Ensure participants receive trauma-informed, strengths-based engagement throughout their time with TWN
- Supervise program staff in delivering individualized coaching and case support while maintaining healthy professional boundaries
- Coordinate referrals to community resources and supportive services as appropriate
- Maintain timely and accurate participant documentation and case records
DRESS FOR SUCCESS WICHITA OPERATIONS
- Provide operational leadership for Dress for Success Wichita, including supervising the part-time DFS Coordinator
- Oversee participant intake, appointment scheduling and styling consultations
- Maintain clothing inventory, boutique presentation and quality standards
- Coordinate volunteer scheduling and boutique operations
- Oversee merchandising, seasonal inventory rotation and donor stewardship related to clothing contributions
- Monitor affiliate metrics and reporting requirements for Dress for Success Worldwide
STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
- Recruit, train, supervise and support program staff and subcontractors
- Coordinate program volunteers, including scheduling, orientation and role clarity
- Recruit and coordinate mentors, guest speakers and workshop facilitators
- Build a culture of accountability and trauma-informed practice across the program team
DATA, OUTCOMES AND COMPLIANCE
- Own the outcomes and measurement framework for WTP and Dress for Success
- Maintain accurate, current program data to support grant reporting and board reporting
- Support grant compliance requirements tied to program delivery
- Use program data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Collect participant stories and outcome data that demonstrate organizational impact
- Flag program-level risks or gaps to the Executive Director early and clearly
PARTNER AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS
- Maintain and grow relationships with referral and program partners, including employer partners, financial institutions and community service organizations
- Represent TWN’s program work with partners, funders and the community alongside the Executive Director
- Support the Executive Director with program-related content for donor and funder communication
QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant experience in program management within workforce development, human services, domestic violence services or a related field — typically three or more years of progressively responsible leadership
- Experience supervising staff, volunteers or subcontractors
- Working knowledge of trauma-informed program design and delivery
- Comfort with data, outcomes tracking and using program information to guide decisions
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with grant-funded program compliance and reporting preferred
- Experience facilitating groups, workshops or adult learning environments preferred
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a leader who excels at building strong program operations, developing staff and volunteers, and keeping participant experience and outcomes at the center of every decision. The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Hands-on program leadership and operational discipline — someone who builds the systems around the work, not just delivers the work
- Sound judgment and trauma-informed practice, with the ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries
- The ability to develop and support a team
- Comfort with data, documentation and continuous improvement
- Strong relationship-building skills across participants, partners and the community
- A passion for helping women achieve lasting economic independence
MISSION ALIGNMENT
The Women’s Network is sponsored by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ and is inspired by the Gospel call to foster human dignity, justice, compassion and hope. We seek a leader who respects and supports this mission while serving women with dignity, compassion and integrity. Candidates of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
BENEFITS
- Health insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification prior to the start date.
