Vice President, Programs and Partnerships, MindUP - The Goldie Hawn Foundation
Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
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Posted: 16-Sep-24
Location: Santa Monica, California
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Vice President, Programs and Partnerships MindUP The Goldie Hawn Foundation
The Goldie Hawn Foundation is seeking a dynamic, experienced, leader with a passion for making a lasting impact on children’s health and well-being. As the Vice President of Programs & Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of our signature program, MindUP.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, leading efforts to expand and enhance awareness, adoption, and implementation of the MindUP program. You will engage with educational leaders and decision-makers at all levels to generate interest and develop partnerships that align with their strategic priorities for students’ social emotional learning and mental health.
You will also be responsible for formulating and implementing strategies to expand MindUP’s partnerships, strengthen relationships, and drive growth. This role goes beyond traditional sales; you will represent MindUP in the education community as a partner and collaborator, helping stakeholders effectively support student mental health and well-being with evidence-based practices and professional learning.
In addition, the VP of Program & Partnerships will oversee the MindUP content team, ensuring the quality of program delivery and implementation support. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will contribute to product enhancement plans based on research and market feedback striving for excellence in customer satisfaction and renewals. You will also collaborate on marketing campaigns, sales strategy, and partnership engagement to achieve revenue goals and maximize student outcomes.
This position requires a highly capable remote employee with the ability and willingness to travel as needed. Specific key responsibilities can be found in this job description.
About The Goldie Hawn Foundation
Founded in 2003, MindUP is the signature program of The Goldie Hawn Foundation, a nonprofit organization created in response to the global epidemic of childhood anxiety, depression, and suicide. Grounded in neuroscience, MindUP equips children, educators, and parents with the skills and knowledge to successfully manage stress, regulate emotions, and face life’s challenges. MindUP currently impacts over 275,000 educators in 48 countries and serves over 7 million children globally. Today the organization is poised for a new phase of growth, driven by an entrepreneurial and collaborative team. Learn more at https://mindup.org/
To Apply:
Please email the following to our search consultant, HYA President Max McGee (maxmcgee@hyasearch.com) with “MindUP VP SEARCH” in the subject line:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, what excites you about the opportunity, and why you are the right fit. .
Your resume
A list of three references, including their titles, email addresses, and phone numbers.
Applications are due on or before October 5. Screening and interviews begin as applications are received so it is beneficial to submit your application as soon as possible.
LINK TO APPLY: https://hyasearch.com/job/vice-president-program-partnerships-mindup/
Qualifications:
Ten+ years of proven success in education
Content knowledge and expertise in social and emotional learning and mental health
Experience working with educators and administrators in PreK-12
Bachelor's Degree required; Masters preferred.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Strong project management skills with attention to detail and execution.
Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of managing complexity
Collaborative mindset with internal teams and external partners
Deep understanding of and commitment to the mission and principles of MindUP.
Established in 1987, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) is one of the oldest and largest search firms having assisted more than 1,600 school boards select exceptionally talented leadership in school systems across the nation, large and small, urban and rural. HYA’s reputation and experience make it one of the preeminent school search firms in the nation and a standard which others often emulate. HYA Associates are located across the country to conveniently serve clients and are thus uniquely qualified to bring local – as well as national – perspectives, knowledge, experience, and connections to each search.