Vice President, Programs

Vice President Of Programs

At Accord, we believe in creating communities where all people feel included and empowered, regardless of the challenges they face. We are on a mission to help people live their greatest lives. We make it possible for people living with disabilities or mental health issues to achieve their personal or career goals and live life to the fullest. The Vice President of Programs is responsible for providing leadership to ensure the continued growth and success of an array of services and programs to help the people we serve live their greatest lives. The Vice President will be responsible for programmatic leadership, financial oversight and management of multi-program service areas for Accord. This leader will be responsible for maintaining excellence in services, building and maintaining relationships with non-profit, business and community leaders across the state and strengthening ties with partner organizations as it pertains to current and future services offered. This position will work with the Chief Administrative Officer in executing Accord's vision / traction organizer as strategic guidance and will oversee the implementation of annual program operating objectives. The Vice President will also oversee the continued emphasis on quality, innovation and growth.

Job Location : Hybrid - you will work out of our office in St. Paul, MN, in the community, and some travel as needed for conferences, seminars, etc.

Essential Responsibilities

• Program Development
• Understand the changing landscape in which Accord provides services.
• Think creatively about possibilities for further achieving the mission.
• Expand existing programs and services to meet current and future needs of individuals with disabilities or mental illness including potential clinical services.
• Ensure the highest level of program and service quality.
• Continue to develop and improve evaluation and monitoring methods that provide meaningful inputs toward quality management.
• Program Management
• Provide overall operational leadership for assigned programs and services provided by Accord.
• Set and manage operational goals, objectives and outcomes.
• Assist the management team with planning and executing operational goals.
• Review and negotiate existing service contracts with county and state officials.
• Ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met in the work of Accord.
• Ensure that all vulnerable adults are safe and treated with utmost respect.
• Governmental Relations
• Develop positive working relationships with political leaders and government administrations in order to further the goals of the organization.
• Continue Accord's outstanding reputation with government representatives and other civic partners.
• Financial Management
• Develop an annual budget for program services in collaboration with the CAO, CEO and Program Leadership.
• Oversee the financial reviews of program operating results and report to CAO progress, action plans, and targeted program indicators.
• Comply with all board and external financial regulations and policies.
• Act with integrity regarding the financial resources of Accord.
• People Management
• Recruit, select, develop and retain key program leaders in the organization.
• Develop program policies and practices that further the mission and vision of Accord.
• Provide coaching, training and development to grow staff skills and abilities.
• Continue to promote a work environment that values the contributions of all employees and offers flexibility and work-life balance.
• Maintain and enhance the Accord culture of commitment, quality, flexibility and caring.
• Serve as a representative of the agency to the people we serve, our community partners and external constituents.
• Must be able to serve as a positive role model for other employees.

Requirements

Education : A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Social Work, or a closely related field is preferred. A Bachelor's Degree in the same fields and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience may also qualify as the educational requirement.

Skills & Experience : 8 years of professional experience overall required, 5 years of leadership including experience supervising staff operating multiple human service programs. Strength and knowledge with mental health and intellectual disabilities desired. Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading a diverse work team. Experience developing and implementing organization-wide strategy for program excellence. Experience developing and managing budgets, engaging community partners, and partnering with Chief Administrative Officer.

Benefits

Competitive wage ($125,000-$135,000, depending on qualifications) and benefit package with PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, NO COST short & long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plan options, employee wellness program, tuition assistance program, career advancement, mileage reimbursement for providing direct services, a positive, friendly work environment and much more.