Job Title: Vice President, Programs
Department:  Programs
Reports To:  Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Direct Reports: Assistant Vice President, Assessments, Assistant Vice President, Education & Certification, Assistant Vice President, Outreach & Operations
 

 Summary: As a member of the senior staff, the Vice President, Programs works collaboratively to inform and implement the vision, strategy, and shared organizational goals and objectives of the Council as set by the Board of Directors (BOD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

This position is responsible for the research, evaluation, planning, development, and implementation of licensure and NCARB Certificate program-related activities and initiatives; provides leadership and direction to Programs department members. Additionally, this position leads program operations and program outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Open

        Facilitate cooperation and teamwork throughout the organization. Example: Willingness to collaborate across the Council, as well as with department team members.

Responsive

        Provides prompt, courteous, expert, respectful, and responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Example: Consistent and timely communication with colleagues and NCARB customers.

Restless

        Embrace change and continuously evaluate/improve programs, processes, and policies. Example: Open to the innovation and exploration of new processes and ideas that better serve the Council.

Department Specific

• Lead program activities to ensure NCARB’s initial licensure programs are psychometrically valid, legally defensible, and financially sustainable while meeting the needs of Member Boards and licensure candidates.
• Safeguard Council intellectual property and record holder confidentiality.
• Oversee the coordination of all volunteer and committee work associated with ongoing program development and maintenance and continued research and development.
• Partner closely with the executive office and senior team to ensure best practices in program development and services.
• Ensure program-related Member Board communications align with program requirements and desired outcomes.
• Represent the organization at external events and meetings.
• Direct the development, operation, and maintenance of initial licensure programs.
• Collaborate on program outreach and engagement efforts with architectural education institutions, professional organizations, firms, and K-12 initiatives to ensure proper message delivery across stakeholders.
• Collaborate on the development, operation, and maintenance of NCARB’s Certification program.
• Direct the development, operation, and maintenance of NCARB’s continuing education programs.
• Collaborate with other departments and act as a strategic partner on the marketing, operations, relationship development, and customer support related to all program efforts.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders including members, volunteers, consultants, vendors, and external partner representatives.
•  Maintain good situational awareness of the architectural practice, education, and certification landscape.
•  Collaborate on contract negotiations for all services and tools used to support NCARB programs.