Senior Vice President of Education & Day Services

We're Hiring: Senior Vice President of Education and Day Services

Location: Bancroft Corporate Office, Cherry Hill, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time-in person
Department: Day and Education

Why Join Bancroft?

At Bancroft, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that changes lives every day. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.

We offer:

A chance to lead a world class learning collective.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Partner with the best minds in the region.
• The chance for legacy and stability.

We are seeking a. Senior Vice President of Education & Day Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the Bancroft School Network and our Day & Employment Services programs. This is a highly impactful role, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and innovation for individuals we serve, while leading a team of dedicated professionals and aligning operations with Bancroft's strategic goals.

This position is ideal for a seasoned leader in special education or human services who thrives on creating meaningful programs that drive positive outcomes for students and adults with IDD and brain injuries.

What You'll Do

• Lead with Vision: Provide leadership and direction for educational and day programs, aligning services with Bancroft's mission and strategic plan.

• Ensure Excellence in Care: Oversee daily operations to guarantee safety, quality programming, and positive outcomes for all individuals served.

• Drive Compliance & Standards: Maintain strict adherence to NJ Department of Education, HIPAA, DDD, and all applicable regulatory standards.

• Manage Operations & Growth: Develop and oversee budgets, admissions, discharges, and performance improvement systems while promoting fiscal accountability.

• Inspire and Develop Teams: Recruit, mentor, and guide staff while fostering professional development and building a culture of excellence and compassion.

• Shape Programs & Curriculum: Evaluate and refine educational curriculum and vocational services to meet the evolving needs of the population served.

• Represent Bancroft: Serve as a thought leader and advocate through professional conferences, family engagement, and community partnerships.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Education, Special Education, School Administration, Psychology, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a management role.

• At least 5 years working with individuals with disabilities and neurological challenges.

• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements (DOE, HIPAA, DDD, DOL).

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Principal Certification preferred.

• Valid driver's license required.

What You'll Love About Bancroft:

• Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose.
• Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family
• Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs
• Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you'll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ, PA, and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.

Real Life. Real Purpose.

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The current hiring range for this position is: $178,000-$196,000.

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.