Strategic Associate Director, START Programs

CP11 University of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 80,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire is seeking an NCSS Associate Director to act as the Executive Director's strategic partner. You will supervise project managers, oversee contracts and deliverables, and guide training and TA for START nationally and internationally.

You will lead organizational quality assurance, policy development, and continuous improvement, ensuring fidelity to the START Model while driving growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in a relevant field with 7–10 years of related experience.
• Experience supporting individuals with MH-IDD and collaborating with state/local agencies.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and oversee training/technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Lead NCSS leadership team and drive strategic planning and organizational growth.
• Oversee contracts, service deliverables, QA, and compliance with START Model fidelity.
• Develop training resources, policy guidance, and implementation standards for national deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Project management

Supervision

Contract management

Education

Masters degree

Job description

University of New Hampshire is seeking an NCSS Associate Director to act as the Executive Director's strategic partner. You will supervise project managers, oversee contracts and deliverables, and guide training and TA for START nationally and internationally.

You will lead organizational quality assurance, policy development, and continuous improvement, ensuring fidelity to the START Model while driving growth and sustainability.