Vice President of Operations – Vocational services

Company: Confidential
Location: Suffolk County, NY

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Full-time
Full Job Description

An agency serving Long Island, NYC and Westchester is looking for a Vice President of Operations to oversee the operations of services associated with school districts, evaluations, grants and vocational services. Program operations include all components of transition and vocational operations. The candidate must have a background in special education that is focused in vocational services with an emphasis in transition related services.

10 years of administrative experience required with hands on experience in budgeting, program allocations of staff, regulatory and program requirements as well as a strong management style that matches the agency’s culture.

This position reports to the President and CEO and will play a critical role in helping the company achieve its vision to provide high quality programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the program operations and day-to-day leadership of Company’s administrators to provide management guidance, strategies for growth and operational assistance.
  • Coordinate and direct expansion strategies including hiring, training, and program start-up efforts, help build strategic partnerships.
  • Oversee all policies and programs for Company including organization planning and development, on-boarding, training, development, compensation and benefits, performance management and recruiting.
  • Provide clarity around roles, motivate senior managers and facilitate effective team dynamics.
  • Develop a knowledge management system that ensures maximum sharing of information and learning throughout the organization and create a best-in-class services organization.

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree required and at least 10 years of professional experience in a general management role
  • Highly organized and ability to wear multiple hats in a fast moving environment and is a driving force who manages towards clarity and solutions
  • Successful track record in setting priorities, shaping processes, guiding investment in people and systems, and developing an infrastructure that creates a stronger and more efficient organization
  • Thorough understanding of project management and budget management, able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals
  • Excellent communication and coalition building skills with the ability to balance, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide excellent benefits and compensation. Candidates are required to submit resumes with salary requirements upon applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday