Executive Director, HeartSpire Initiative and Strategic Partnerships (ID TBD) - PROMOTIONAL ONLY
About The Position
The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting an Executive Director for the HeartSpire Initiative and Strategic Partnerships within the Student Services & Programs division. Under administrative direction, this executive-level role provides leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the HeartSpire Initiative and related countywide whole-child systems and strategic partnerships. The position leads the development, implementation, scaling, and sustainability of integrated school-based mental health, wellness, community schools, and student and family support systems; develops and maintains high-level partnerships across education, public agencies, health and behavioral health, philanthropy, and community organizations; and provides strategic consultation and technical assistance to local educational agencies. HeartSpire is intended to strengthen and sustain Community Schools infrastructure and advance a countywide model integrating education, health, behavioral health, and community-based services for students and families, particularly those facing the greatest barriers to success. The initiative emphasizes human connection, relational trust, equitable access, and coordinated support for the whole child and family. This is an internal-only vacancy for current school district employees. The position is grant-funded through June 30, 2033. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, including drug screening.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational leadership, school counseling, social work, psychology, public health, or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience at the school site, district, county, state, or comparable organizational level.
- Progressively responsible experience supervising personnel and leading complex, multi-stakeholder, systems-level initiatives involving community schools, school-based mental health, behavioral health, wellness, student support systems, educational systems improvement, or related whole-child initiatives.
- Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Current employee of the school district; applications from people not currently employed by the district will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing strategic partnerships.
- Experience managing grants and programs.
- Experience aligning multiple funding sources.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the HeartSpire Initiative and related countywide whole-child systems and strategic partnerships.
- Lead the development, implementation, scaling, and sustainability of integrated school-based mental health, wellness, community schools, and student and family support systems.
- Develop and maintain high-level partnerships among school districts, public agencies, health and behavioral health providers, philanthropic organizations, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Provide strategic consultation and technical assistance to local educational agencies.
- Coordinate partners to develop an integrated continuum of services supporting the whole child and family.
Benefits
- Employee benefits.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
