Director of Program Innovation
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 100000 - 120000
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Director of Program Innovation will primarily concentrate on initiatives related to special education and inclusive education practices. Additionally the role requires an understanding of wider disability issues including employment family support and accessibility. The Director will adopt a strategic approach to inclusive education programming while collaborating with the development team to formulate and execute a long-term plan that ensures the success funding and staffing of related programs.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acts as a leader for the program team by offering strategic guidance and insights while working alongside the Management Team to implement The Arcs Strategic Framework. This role specifically emphasizes the launch of a new inclusive education program while ensuring the continuity of existing educational resources and initiatives.
- Works in close collaboration with the Development team to identify and cultivate a pipeline of new prospects and opportunities fostering sustainable and meaningful partnerships that generate shared value.
- Identifies opportunities to increase program service revenue for inclusive education initiatives and collaborates with the program team to ensure a successful rollout of service offerings embedding inclusive practices throughout all programming efforts.
- Establishes nurtures and sustains strong relationships with key funders chapter representatives and leaders within the disability community.
- Works collaboratively with teams throughout the organization to create and enhance opportunities for new and expanded partnerships with corporations and foundations in support of our program initiatives.
- Represents The Arc in the media and in leadership roles on steering committees boards and related entities.
- Oversees the implementation of education-focused programming and grants by supervising managers and associates organizing team meetings tracking expenditures managing applications and reporting and fostering relationships with funders.
- Manages online special education resources including a Learning Management System (LMS) and a website that offers advocacy resources for The Arcs constituents.
- Works together with the Marketing and Communications team to develop and execute promotional plans for The Arcs education advocacy resources.
- Works with other staff at The Arc to ensure program development aligns with the strategic plan facilitating successful program implementation while effectively managing funder expectations.
- Delivers presentations to state and local chapters as well as other national organizations when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree ; Masters degree preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in special education or inclusive education advocacy with a focus on program development.
- Background in disability advocacy and non-profit program management ensuring a strong network of external partners and stakeholders.
- Desired experience includes classroom instruction
- Proven success in advancing program initiatives that support stakeholders and individuals with IDD and their families.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with both senior and junior staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional analytical organizational planning and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with foundations and grant management.
- A track record of successfully developing and implementing programs to support individuals with disabilities.
- Strong financial budget and program management skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure and deliver products and services on time.
Occasional travel for company events and visits to schools will be necessary to support the organizations initiatives.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
