Office of Access and Inclusion, Director of Grants (Program Director I)

Office of Access and Inclusion, Director of Grants (Program Director I) Posted on July 22, 2026 The Director of Grants oversaw the administration of the legal aid grant portfolio of the largest state bar in the country—approximately $300 million distributed annually across multiple grant programs to more than 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations statewide. The Director serves as a key staff partner to the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission (LSTFC), helping advance the LSTFC's 2024–2028 strategic plan, the State Bar's 2022-2027 strategic plan, and ensures that every grant program is administered responsibly, equitably, and in alignment with the State Bar's mission to close the justice gap in California. This is a senior leadership role that blends program strategy, fiscal and compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement, and people management. This role reports directly to the OA&I Program Director II and functions as a core member of the OA&I executive leadership team, contributing to strategic direction and organizational leadership. This is, above all, a hands‑on leadership role grounded in day‑to‑day grants management and staff supervision, combined with fiscal and compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement, and program strategy. This is an FLSA Exempt/Non-Union Represented role. The annual salary range is $163,351 - $217,803. #J-18808-Ljbffr The State Bar of California