Vice President for Program

Description

Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment. 

STATUS: Full-time 37.5 hours

SALARY: $93,000 to $98,000

The Vice President for Program is a member of the Lifespan senior management team responsible for overseeing a number of programmatic services, and for contributing to strategic planning, quality assurance and staff development. Provides supervision, direction, training, monitoring and coaching to program and division directors and managers under the supervision of the position. Implements strategic planning goals and works with other senior management staff to develop new services and products, and to develop and monitor program budgets. This position also works with the Vice President for Human Resources to meet professional development needs of staff; acts as a key liaison between program staff and the senior management team and Board of Directors. The position also seeks out funding opportunities for Lifespan programs and is a member of the grant application writing team at Lifespan. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Operations

· Directs programmatic departments and projects assigned to the position; including hiring and supervising division directors and program managers.

· Ensures that each program carries out all agency policies, procedures, and directions.

· Acquires and maintains current information about professional standards of service for programs such as guardianship, care coordination, elder mistreatment, geriatric addictions, long term care advocacy, and the field of aging in general.

· Collaborates with other members of senior management to oversee and monitor the quality of services provided to customers.

· Participates with senior management, division directors and program managers in preparing and monitoring budgets.

· Monitors the actual fiscal results of programs and projects assigned to the position in conjunction with the Accounting Division and takes corrective action as required.

· Encourages and assists in developing new funding opportunities.

· Develops funding opportunity proposals as needed.

Other

· Attends all senior management, Board of Directors, Finance and Executive Committee meetings as well as any other committee meetings as necessary.

· Oversees program advisory committees as required.

· Contributes to the promotion of linkages and support both internally and externally relative to all programs of Lifespan.

· With other members of senior management, ensures that all division directors and program managers work as a team to promote the agency mission as well as individual programs and to support Lifespan’s ACCESS and Brand Values. 

· Represents Lifespan and the interests of older adults in local, statewide and national committees related to aging services.

· Represents Lifespan, aging programs, and trends in aging services in presentations at local, state and national meetings and conferences. 

· Oversees Lifespan’s Continuing Education program for licensed social workers in NYS 

· Provides a leadership role in the community and with other agencies relating to Lifespan programs.

· Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Public Administration, Social Work or related field. 

EXPERIENCE: Five plus years of strong managerial experience 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills required.

· Strong written and computer skills needed.

· Majority of the work is performed at a desk or personal computer station.

· Interface with all levels of personnel.

· Ability to maintain composure under strict deadlines.

· A large portion of the job requires attending meetings both in the office and at other agencies.

· Ability to multi-task while paying particular attention to detail.

· Ability to work in multi-cultural situations.

 Lifespan offers great benefits including:

If working 37.5 hours, the following benefits are available

Vacation (21 days) 

Sick (10 days)

Personal Time (3 Days)

Holidays (11)

Medical Insurance (3 options)

Dental Insurance (2 options)

Vision (2 options)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with company contribution

403(b) Retirement Program

Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period

If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity, 

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. 

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled