Assistant Vice President

Seven Hills Foundation; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement match 25–33%

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Home Mortgage Initiative

Paid Vacation 3 weeks

Vacation Cash-Out

3 Personal Days

11 Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Seven Hills Foundation is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join the Division’s senior leadership team, providing strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership across a portfolio of services in Massachusetts. You will translate strategy into priorities, oversee budgets and staffing, and drive continuous improvement with a whole-person, whole-family approach.

The role emphasizes collaboration with state agencies, funders, and partners, mentorship of directors, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• 8–12 years of leadership experience in behavioral health, human services, education, or related field.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts state agencies, MassHealth, behavioral health systems, or public-sector funding structures.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational and divisional strategies into clear priorities to drive program growth and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight to ensure programs have leadership, staffing, resources, and structures for high-quality, sustainable services.
• Promote whole-person and whole-family approaches addressing interconnected needs, relationships, and goals of individuals and families.
• Use performance data, outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and professional judgment to evaluate service effectiveness and guide improvements.
• Oversee financial performance including budgets, revenue, expenses, staffing, utilization, and resource allocation.
• Develop and mentor Directors and emerging leaders through coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, licensing, privacy, and organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with state agencies, funders, educational institutions, community organizations, and other partners.
• Collaborate with the Divisional Vice President and other AVPs to strengthen connections across service lines and advance division-wide priorities.
• Lead organizational change and quality improvement efforts to strengthen service delivery and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Change management

Relationship building

Data-driven decisions

Program development

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Assistant Vice President (AVP)Pay: $105,000-$120,000 AnnuallySchedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pmSenior Leadership | Strategic & Operational ManagementAre you an experienced human services leader ready to shape strategy, strengthen programs, and improve outcomes across a diverse portfolio of services? Seven Hills Foundation is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join the Division’s senior leadership team and provide strategic, operational, and programmatic leadership.Reporting to the Divisional Vice President, the AVP will oversee an assigned portfolio of services, ensuring programs are effective, financially sustainable, compliant, and aligned with the mission and strategic priorities of Seven Hills Foundation. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can connect organizational strategy with meaningful outcomes for individuals and families.Benefits for Full-time employees:Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!Work-Life Balance:Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!Vacation Cash-Out Option3 Paid Personal Days11 Paid HolidaysAccrued Paid Sick TimeWhat You’ll DoTranslate organizational and divisional strategies into clear priorities, driving program growth, innovation, integration, and continuous improvement.Provide strategic and operational oversight to ensure programs have the leadership, staffing, resources, and structures needed to deliver high-quality, sustainable services.Promote whole-person and whole-family approaches that recognize the interconnected needs, strengths, relationships, and goals of individuals and families.Use performance data, measurable outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and professional judgment to evaluate service effectiveness and guide improvements.Oversee financial performance, including budgets, revenue, expenses, staffing, utilization, and resource allocation.Develop and mentor Directors and emerging leaders through coaching, collaboration, feedback, and clear accountability.Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, licensing, privacy, and organizational requirements.Build and maintain strong relationships with state agencies, funders, educational institutions, community organizations, and other external partners.Collaborate with the Divisional Vice President, fellow AVPs, and organizational leaders to strengthen connections across service lines and advance division-wide priorities.Lead organizational change and quality improvement efforts that strengthen service delivery, operational effectiveness, and meaningful outcomes.What You’ll BringDemonstrated experience leading complex programs, managing budgets and resources, and working within regulatory and/or contractual environments.Experience overseeing multiple programs or service lines, preferably within a complex human services organization.Proven ability to lead through change, build effective teams, develop leaders, and exercise sound professional judgment.Experience with strategic planning, program development, quality improvement, measurement-based practice, value-based care, or organizational change.Familiarity with Massachusetts state agencies, MassHealth, behavioral health systems, educational systems, or other public-sector funding structures relevant to the assigned portfolio.Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to balance strategic priorities, operational demands, financial responsibility, and high-quality service delivery.Why Join Seven Hills Foundation?Seven Hills Foundation is dedicated to empowering people of all abilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives through individualized support, inclusion, and opportunities for growth. Our work spans a range of human services, with a shared commitment to respect and kindness, integrity, teamwork, innovation, and service to others.As an Assistant Vice President, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the direction and impact of an entire portfolio of services. You’ll work alongside a collaborative leadership team to strengthen programs, develop future leaders, build community partnerships, and advance a more connected approach to supporting individuals and families.Join Seven Hills Foundation and help shape the future of services that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.Master's Degree in a relevant field required.Standard driver’s license – class C or class D8-12 years of leadership experience in behavioral health, human services, education, or a related field