Vice President of School Innovations

ICAN, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Utica, NY 13501In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS required; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years in leadership roles within school-based programs
  • Experience in contract management and supervising teams
  • Proven ability to scale and standardize service models
  • Strong skills in relationship management with key stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Oversee strategic and program leadership for regional school services
  • Make decisions and ensure accountability for program outcomes
  • Lead and develop team members through mentorship and guidance
  • Drive data analysis for outcomes and continuous quality improvement
  • Manage fiscal resources and budget adherence for programs
  • Collaborate with other agencies for comprehensive service delivery
  • Engage with the community and stakeholders to enhance mission impact

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with a diverse range of educational leaders
  • Access to a network of community partners and referral networks
  • Influence on mission-driven initiatives across regions
Full Job Description
The Vice President of School Innovations - Regional Districts is responsible for oversight of ICAN's regional school-based service portfolio (all districts outside UCSD), ensuring scalable implementation, quality outcomes, fiscal stewardship, and sustainable growth through strong district partnerships.

Core Responsibilities
  • Strategic & Program Leadership
  • Decision-Making & Accountability
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Data, Outcomes & Quality Improvement
  • Fiscal & Resource Oversight
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Agency Collaboration
  • Community & Systems Engagement
  • Mission & Culture Stewardship

Performance Metrics
  • Achievement of position-specific outcomes and KPIs
  • Meeting or exceeding quality, compliance, and service delivery standards
  • Fiscal management and budget adherence
  • Professional development of direct reports
  • Collaboration with agency leadership
  • Commitment to ICAN mission and values

Programs / Operational Functions Overseen
  • All school-based mental and behavioral health services outside UCSD
  • Regional districts, BOCES portfolio, and Higher Education Institutions
  • Standardized service models and district-customized initiatives
  • New district onboarding and implementation planning
  • Portfolio-level quality, outcomes, staffing, and compliance oversight

Key Outcomes & KPIs
  • Portfolio growth and contract renewals
  • Consistent implementation standards across districts
  • Improved attendance, discipline, engagement, and special education outcomes
  • Operational reliability and documentation compliance
  • District partner satisfaction
  • Financial stewardship and workforce development

Budget & Funding Responsibilities
  • Manage portfolio budgets and monthly variance reviews
  • Support pricing and scope development for contracts
  • Ensure allowable cost tracking and documentation
  • Identify and leverage grant and district funding opportunities

Community & Partner Relationships
  • Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Special Education Directors
  • BOCES leadership and stakeholder groups
  • Community partners and referral networks
  • Internal ICAN leadership and support departments

Education & Experience Requirements
  • BA/BS required; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years leadership experience in school-based programming
  • Contract management and team supervision experience
  • Experience scaling and standardizing service models
  • Strong relationship management skills

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