Vice President of Early Childhood and School-Age Services

Full Time Manager Director Cincinnati, OH, US

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Early Childhood and School-Age Services to provide department-wide leadership across a diverse portfolio of programs supporting children and families throughout Greater Cincinnati.

This executive leadership role oversees early childhood education, home visiting, school-age programming, and prevention services, with responsibility for program strategy, financial performance, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, partnerships, and staff development.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Early Childhood and School-Age Services department.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of early childhood, home visiting , early education, and after-school programs.
• Research and implement evidence-based and best-practice models across programs.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures that promote consistency, quality, and program fidelity.
• Monitor emerging needs among children, families, funders, government partners, referral sources, and community stakeholders and translate those needs into program improvements.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, innovation, partnerships, and long-term sustainability.
• Provide interim leadership and operational support to programs when needed.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop new programs, strategic initiatives, pilot projects, and opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, funders, government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Best Point through community events, committees, task forces, conferences, trainings, and speaking engagements.
• Promote exceptional customer service and collaboration both within the organization and throughout the community.

• Oversee the development and management of annual budgets across the department.
• Monitor financial performance, revenue projections, expenditures, and program margins.
• Develop forecasts and course-correction plans when programs are not meeting financial expectations.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue, improve efficiency, and strengthen program sustainability.
• Identify and pursue additional funding opportunities to support program growth and innovation.
• Lead or support grant and proposal development and oversee grant management for awarded funding.

• Directly supervise program managers and supervisors while providing leadership and accountability across the department.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative leadership culture aligned with Best Point's mission and strategic priorities.
• Develop leaders through regular supervision, coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Ensure supervisors are effectively managing their teams and maintaining strong program operations.
• Allocate staff and organizational resources effectively to balance workload and achieve departmental goals.
• Communicate organizational priorities, expectations, and changes clearly and consistently.
• Partner with executive leadership on organizational strategy and emerging opportunities.

• Establish and monitor key performance measures for programs, processes, and staff.
• Use data to evaluate program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and service outcomes.
• Develop accountability systems that ensure programs consistently meet expectations of funders, partners, families, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure programs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation, licensing, contractual, and quality standards.
• Develop assessment processes to evaluate program feasibility, sustainability, effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts and implement changes that strengthen service delivery and organizational performance.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Early Childhood, Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably overseeing multiple…