Vice President, Education Initiatives

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POSITION SUMMARY
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for HFUW’s education initiatives by developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that support student success from early childhood through workforce readiness while aligning with organizational priorities and community needs. Leads partnerships, funding strategies, program performance, and cross-functional collaboration to advance measurable educational outcomes and strengthen community impact.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level: 

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all HFUW Community Impact programs and investments to support alignment, integration, and informed decision-making.
• Oversee the overall administration of all education initiatives and programmatic areas within the position’s scope.
• Develop and execute a cohesive education impact strategy aligned with HFUW’s strategic plan in partnership with the Senior Vice President and Vice President of Financial Stability Initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement an educational framework that supports student success from early childhood through postsecondary attainment and workforce readiness.
• Identify emerging trends, community needs, and opportunities to strengthen educational outcomes across the region.
• Ensure programs are implemented with fidelity, achieve measurable outcomes, and align with funding priorities and organizational goals.
• Establish and oversee performance metrics, data collection systems, analysis, and reporting processes to ensure accountability, consistency, and measurable outcomes.
• Use program data and community insights to evaluate effectiveness and guide strategic decisions, program expansion, replication, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofit partners, funders, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a key representative of HFUW’s education initiatives in external forums, committees, coalitions, media engagements, and partner meetings.
• Lead, mentor, and support program leadership teams, advisory councils, cabinets, and collaborative groups responsible for education initiatives.
• Oversee strategies to recruit, engage, retain, and recognize volunteers supporting education programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate across HFUW departments to align strategies, ensure effective communication, and support coordinated implementation of initiatives.
• Partner with Development, External Affairs, and Marketing & Communications teams to support fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and community awareness initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate education-focused grant efforts by identifying opportunities and supporting proposal development and submission in partnership with organizational leadership and the Grants team.
• Oversee the development, management, and monitoring of budgets and contracts for all education initiatives within the assigned portfolio.
• Review and approve policies and procedures related to all programmatic areas within the position’s scope.
• Support the Community Impact Committee (CIC) and partner with the Senior Vice President to develop agendas and advance committee priorities.
• Work closely with the Finance team on monitoring reports, deliverables, and proposals. 
• Ensure appropriate coaching, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities are provided to the department. 
• Ensure adherence to all organizational policies and procedures, staying informed about updates, and promoting compliance within the team.
• Identified as essential, requiring prompt and effective action during critical situations to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA, FIPA, PHI, PII requirements.
• Contribute to overall organizational success by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Job requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Nonprofit Administration, Public Administration, or related field required, or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years in nonprofit, education, program management, or project management required. 
• Five years of supervisory or coaching experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs and multi-sector partnerships. 
• Strong understanding of K-12 education systems, college access and success strategies, and workforce pathways. 
• Public speaking and presentation experience required.
• Ability to negotiate partnerships, strategic alliances, and collaborations.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office required. 
• Client management databases or other relational database experience, preferred. 
• Customer service skills and experience required. 
• Ability to edit, complete, and assemble reports.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Excellent analytical skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and orally, required. 
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to utilize organizational skills effectively. 
• Must have access to a private, secure, and stable internet connection.
• Must have access to a quiet, confidential workspace.
• Bilingual is a plus.
   

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Ability to communicate effectively. 

Business Ethics - Ability to work with integrity and ethics. 

Conflict Resolution - Encourage open communication to resolve difficult situations.

Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Delegation - Delegates and monitors independent work assignments. 

Change Management - Builds commitment from those affected by change. 

Visionary Leadership - Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include: 

• Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information through speaking, hearing, reading, and writing both in-person and virtually.
• Constantly repeating motions and fine manipulation that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Ability to type using a keyboard.
• Constant use of standard office equipment such as the telephone and/or headset, copier, and computer. 
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly viewing information on a computer screen.  
• Frequently traveling to the office or offsite location. 
• Occasional standing for prolonged periods.
• Occasional lifting and moving of items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Occasional bending, stooping, or kneeling.
   

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions include:

• Hybrid inside working environment. 
• High level of long periods of concentration.
• Constant staff interaction. 
• Occasional outside partner/agency interaction.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Occasional travel to multiple locations.

Heart of Florida United Way offers a very extensive benefits package for full-time employees that we are very proud to share with you!
 
Medical Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision) – on the 1st day and HFUW pays up to 80% of your premium.
 
Company-Paid Benefits – HFUW provides all full-time employees with the opportunity to enroll in short-term & long-term disability insurance, as well as $50,000 in life insurance, all 100% paid by HFUW.
 
401k w/ Company Contribution – not only does your 401k start on the 1st of the month following your start date, but after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked, you will receive 5% contribution from HFUW, regardless of your personal contribution to your plan.
 
Paid Time Off – HFUW offers an extensive amount of time off so you can focus on your personal health, family priorities, and work-life balance.  Full-time employees start accruing paid time off (5 weeks your 1st year) off upon hire, with generous carry over and accruals.