VP of Education and Child Development

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Vice President of Education

Program: Administration/Education and Childhood Development

Classification:  Exempt/Full Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Function 1: Vision & Culture

• Stewards a vision of high-quality and equitable access to services for children and families in connection with the agency’s vision and mission

• Stewards a vision of behaviors that align with the agency’s aspired culture

• Leads the vision for systems of communication and collaboration for the impact team

• Leads the systems of feedback and voice from the impact team and shares information with senior leaders as necessary

• Participates in site-based visits and other organized events with families, staff, and community partners

• Fosters team member growth through coaching and reflective supervision

• Plays a vital role in the infusion of the organization’s core values and models professionalism

Function 2: Program Leadership

• Accountable for education programming for the agency

• Accountable for grants management, budgetary functions, and compliance for the education impact team

• Collaborates with senior leadership to consult on personnel related issues and actions

• Remains current on federal, state and local trends that could impact programs

Function 3: Organization Alignment

• Leads education impact team directors to ensure alignment with the agency mission, strategy, and values

• Actively engages in continuous improvement strategies with CAP’s Senior Leadership and Program Leadership

• Works across CAP departments to improve outcomes and experiences for customers seeking services

Function 4: Outreach & Partnership

• Acts as the liaison between state/federal partners and CAP

• Participates in national, state and local coalitions and organizations representing the interests of CAP and the programs

• Conducts outreach and public speaking events for programs

• Responds to requests from funders and community members

Function 5: Strategy & Innovation

• Ensures excellent customer service to clients, community organizations, funders, and state agencies

• Solves problems effectively and innovatively and develops staff capacity to respond constructively to programmatic and personnel challenges

• Accountable for the team’s strategic plan in alignment with the agency’s strategic plan and goals

• Perform all other work-related duties deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

*Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the same or related fields and 7-10 years directly related experience in non-profit, human service, or governmental financial and program management

• Prior experience working with families experiencing vulnerable conditions and local community services

• Minimum five years supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood, Social Work, Public Policy/Administration, or related field, and five years directly related experience in non-profit, human service, or governmental financial and program management

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We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer a strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered: 

• Sign-on Bonus 
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program 
• Generous number of PTO Days banked annually 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program 

Statement of Commitment to Accountability

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County is committed to providing and maintaining a culture of accountability at every site, every day, and in every word, action, and program delivered by each employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

As an employer, CAP complies with the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)  and follows the applicable procedures ensuring employees are provided with the rights, protections, and reasonable accommodation required by law.