Vice President of School Partnerships

Position SummaryICAN Vice Presidents provide strategic leadership across multiple programs or operational functions. This role translates agency strategy into coordinated action, ensures quality and compliance, and is accountable for outcomes, staff leadership, fiscal oversight, and mission alignment.The Vice President of School Partnerships is responsible for oversight of ICAN's UCSD school-based service portfolio, ensuring contract performance, quality outcomes, and continuous innovation while leading district partnership strategy.Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Program LeadershipDecision-Making & AccountabilityTeam Leadership & DevelopmentData, Outcomes & Quality ImprovementFiscal & Resource OversightHuman Resources OversightAgency CollaborationCommunity & Systems EngagementMission & Culture StewardshipPerformance MetricsAchievement of position specific outcomes and KPIsMeeting or exceeding quality, compliance, and service delivery standardsConscientious fiscal management and budget adherenceEffective team leadership, high quality supervision and professional development of direct reportsCooperation and collaboration with other agency leadersPositive contributions to agency-wide initiativesDemonstrated commitment to ICAN mission and values and consistent role modeling of those valuesPosition-Specific ResponsibilitiesPrograms / Operational Functions OverseenUtica City School District (UCSD) System of Care (SOC), Raiders Extended Day (RED) and other service portfolio (all contracted school-based mental/behavioral health services).Special education behavioral supports (Behavior Support Specialists, Clinical Care Coordinators, psychiatric/clinical supports as scoped).Tier 2 student engagement and targeted behavioral supports across buildings (Student Engagement Specialists, Peer Advocates as scoped).Training, education, and development services for staff, students, and families delivered within UCSD (trainers, facilitators).SOC team oversight and interagency coordination within UCSD to align services, close gaps, and reduce duplicationDirect supervision of identified Directors overseeing various components of UCSD programming and associated Program Managers/Leads as assigned.Key Outcomes & KPIsContract performance: deliverables met on time; compliance with reporting and documentation requirements.Student outcomes: reductions in office discipline referrals/suspensions and crisis incidents; improved attendance/engagement (district-defined metrics).Service reach: % of identified students/families engaged; timeliness from referral to first contact; caseload balance and service intensity.Stakeholder satisfaction: district leadership and building-level partner feedback; family/student experience indicators where available.Workforce health: retention and supervision quality for UCSD teams; training completion and competency milestones.Financial performance: budget adherence, staffing plan alignment, and variance management; identification of expansion/renewal opportunities.Budget / Funding ResponsibilitiesOwns UCSD contract budget planning, monthly variance review, and staffing model alignment in partnership with CIO.Approves programmatic spending within delegated authority; ensures purchasing aligns to contract requirements.Supports budgeting tied to UCSD services and ensures allowable cost compliance.Identifies efficiencies and reinvestment opportunities without compromising service quality.Community & Partner RelationshipsUCSD Superintendent/District Administrator designees; building principals; pupil services and special education leadership/CSE teams.UCSD SOC collaborative partners (community agencies embedded in UCSD) to coordinate referrals and shared plans.BOCES, County/City youth-serving systems as relevant (juvenile justice, DSS, SPOA, etc.) to coordinate student supports.Internal ICAN leaders (CIO, other VP's, Directors, Finance, HR, Quality) to ensure integrated support and escalation pathways.Education/ExperienceBA/BS required; Master's preferred (Education, Social Work, Psychology, School Counseling, Public Administration, or related).Minimum of 5+ years progressive leadership in school-based programming, mental or behavioral health, and/or another relevant field.Demonstrated success managing large contracts, multi-site teams, and data-driven performance reporting.Experience partnering with district leadership (Superintendent/Administrators), Special Education/CSE teams, and building administrators.