Scion Nonprofit Staffing, an award-winning full-service staffing firm, has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Senior Vice President of School Aged Services Operations on behalf of our client, a mission-driven association supporting community engagement. We are seeking a candidate with very large systemic before and after school (B/A) operations who is strong at building teams. This full-time on-site role is based in Memphis, TN, and is available immediately.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This Senior Vice President (SVP) of School Age Services will oversee our client’s school-age childcare programs across the Memphis-Shelby County School District, comprising over 200 schools. The position entails managing all aspects of program operations, including budgeting, staff development, family and community engagement, and driving the strategic growth of school-age services. As a key member of the Association Leadership Team, the SVP will contribute significantly to shaping organizational strategy and ensuring alignment with our client’s mission and goals. Responsibilities include boosting enrollment, retaining participants, fostering a positive staff culture, ensuring compliance with childcare licensing standards, and cultivating strong partnerships with community and district stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy Leadership: Shape organizational direction by contributing to our client’s mission-focused decision-making and policy formulation.
Operational Oversight: Manage childcare sites to align with compliance and quality standards.
Strategic Execution: Align school-age services with our client’s broader vision and organizational goals.
Program Growth: Formulate and apply tactics for enrollment increase, participant retention, and program development.
Policy Development: Implement programs to elevate service quality and operational excellence.
Budget Control: Manage fiscal responsibilities, ensuring adherence to budgets while collaborating on financial forecasting.
Staff Development: Hire, train, and supervise staff, fostering engagement and professional growth.
Risk and Compliance: Safeguard operations through regulatory adherence and risk management protocols.
Community Collaboration: Build partnerships with stakeholders, fostering engagement with schools and local leaders.
Family Engagement: Strengthen family ties through events and communication that enhance their connection to our client’s programs.
Team Building: Promote a positive work culture through initiatives that encourage cohesion and enthusiasm.
Financial Accountability: Monitor expenditures on resource efficiency.
Program Evaluation: Assess and adjust program delivery to maintain high satisfaction and quality standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, public administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in childcare management, program management, or a related field.
• Holds strong experience with very large systemic before and after school operations who is strong at building teams.
• A background from nonprofit centers, for-profit centers, or a mix of both
• Experience in managing school-age programs is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial management, and program evaluation.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple sites and manage large teams.
• In-depth knowledge of childcare licensing standards, risk management practices, and enrollment growth strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively with school districts, community organizations, and families.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a salary of $140,000 to $150,000 (DOE), this opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, optical, and life insurance, a 12% employer-funded, fully vested retirement plan after two years, and a 403(b) savings plan. A complete relocation package is offered if you are moving from over 60 miles away.

TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, submit your resume and cover letter (formatted in MS Word), sharing more about your experience and interest in this role via https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/12333

ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. 

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.