Vice President, Midwest Region - REQ001597_43245530923_13-3175

at The College Board in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• Provide overall leadership and management of regional staff and plan and direct other regional functions which include particular attention to the College Board's priority goals; preparing quarterly, monthly, and annual reports; establishing local policies and procedures; collaborating with the Business Planning and Operations sub-team on SDP,
  
• Facilitate the delivery of programs in respective fields (K-12 or higher education), working in close collaboration with the Vice Presidents within the State & District Partnerships division other Vice Presidents, and with regional and program staff.
  
• Implement strategic sales plans to further organizational goals and play roles in reviewing market analyses and determining customer needs.
  
• Plan and direct regional associational/governance relations and affairs, including planning and directing meetings and activities of the regional council or governance structure. Serve as a liaison between the regional membership and the national office.
  
• Initiate and/or support special programs, meetings and institutes designed to enhance the College Board's presence and responsiveness to its members and clients in the region; establish and maintain positive partnerships and/or collaborations that will advance and promote the use and acceptance of various College Board programs, services and initiatives; and develop and implement processes that will create, as well as maintain, a positive image for the College Board.
  

• Lead a strong, healthy, and performance-driven culture for all staff members, where ambitious annual goals are monitored regularly and met annually.
  
• Provide the leadership necessary to deliver results across various roles including customer service; professional development; associational relations; and new technologies. Lead the regional staff in the delivery of sales and product placement results through multiple approaches to an increasingly diverse student market across all educational markets by working collaboratively with units throughout the College Board as well as with staff of the Board's members, partners and those organizations supplying services to the College Board.
  
• Manage and coordinate multiple staff across the region with varying reporting lines to effectively serve our members and constituents while also building pipelines to maintain and grow access to our programs and services.
  
• Provide ongoing mentoring and development of the sales/service team which includes recruiting, hiring and training new team members on the sales cycle.
  
• Provide timely, accurate and objective feedback and serve as a role model for continuous improvement and service commitment, while attracting, developing and retaining talent.
  

• Serve as the face of the College Board to members and users, promoting the College Board's role as a valuable regional resource to schools, districts, states, colleges, and other educational associations, and to the regional membership.
  
• Represent, at the senior level, the College Board to external groups. Serve as a spokesperson for the College Board when representation on external committees warrants participation at the regional executive level and make other external presentations as appropriate.
  
• Serve as an advocate of the College Board to key educational leaders; collaborate with College Board Government Relations and Policy teams to monitor and remain abreast of the legislative activities and climate in the region as they may affect College Board offerings and the interests of its members.
  
• Serve as a liaison between regional and corporate staff, including program VPs and executive directors; serve on various corporate-wide management task forces and committees as appointed.
  

• 10+ years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience at the senior level in the public, private, or the not-for-profit sectors
  
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of primary, secondary, and higher education environments, and of educational systems (schools, districts, colleges, departments of education, agencies)
  
• 7-10+ years of experience as a manager of people and ideally with experience as a manager of managers
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead, provide vision for, supervise and manage a diverse staff of professionals
  
• A proven track record of sales, coaching and developing top talent
  
• Demonstrated leadership in the educational arena
  
• A commitment to effective communication, transparency in processes, and excellence in customer service
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent oral presentation/public speaking skills
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, including strong meeting facilitation and the ability to manage complex relationships
  
• Conflict resolution/negotiation skills
  
• In-depth knowledge of the legislative environment
  
• Expertise in planning and budgeting
  
• Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office applications
  
• A willingness and ability to travel extensively, up to 50%
  
• Authorization to work in the United States
  

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled
  
• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process
  

• A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and more
  
• Recognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibility
  
• A job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thrive
  

• We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.
  
• We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.
  
• We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).
  
• We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.
  
• We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.
  
• We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.