Regional Vice President
Gersh Autism Academy · Huntington, NY · Today
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all program sites within the assigned region.
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for site performance, ensuring programs meet organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with site/school leaders to drive consistent execution of organizational policies, procedures, and standards across the region.
- Manage regional budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Build and maintain relationships with families, community organizations, referral sources, and local agencies to support enrollment and program reputation.
- Monitor regional compliance with legal, licensing, and regulatory requirements, and lead corrective action where needed.
- Represent the organization to external stakeholders, regulators, and partners within the region.
Business Performance & Organizational Excellence
- Provide strategic leadership and regional oversight for regional initiatives, program performance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement efforts across all sites.
- Lead and support regional leadership teams to achieve organizational objectives and operational goals.
- Evaluate program effectiveness using data and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and monitor operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Guide data collection and analysis to support informed decision-making and performance management.
- Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, stakeholders, and external partners to support regional objectives.
People Leadership & Development
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to support regional workforce planning, hiring needs, and retention strategies, while supervising, mentoring, and developing site leaders and leadership teams across the region.
- Oversee training and ongoing professional development for regional teams.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that integrates organizational priorities.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support succession planning for regional leadership roles.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Directly supervises site/school leaders and regional department heads within the region, and indirectly oversees all site-based staff through those direct reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Education, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in regional operations, multi-site management, or organizational leadership, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Preferred: Experience leading growth, expansion, or organizational change initiatives.
- Required: Strong operational, financial, and leadership capabilities.
- Required: Demonstrated success leading multi-site teams and managing cross-functional programs in educational or healthcare settings.
- Required: Proven experience with budget management, regulatory compliance, and organizational operations.
- Required: Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with data systems or EMRs related to operational reporting and data analytics.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, walking, speaking, and listening.
- Must be able to use a computer and standard office equipment.
- Visual and manual dexterity sufficient to read and write.
Working Environment
- Location: Regional — travel required between program sites within the assigned region.
- Monday – Friday, standard business hours, with additional hours and travel as needed.
- Mix of office, school/classroom, and on-site program environments across multiple locations.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retail Plan (401k matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Paid Company Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability