Job Description

Purpose of the

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osition

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Programs provides senior-level leadership and coordination across EO's programmatic priorities. The AVP ensures program excellence, cross-team collaboration, and alignment with EO's mission. The AVP serves as a key deputy to the VP of Programs, helping EO strengthen its external presence while ensuring programs operate smoothly and effectively.



The AVP provides leadership and oversight for program performance, ensuring all initiatives meet established metrics, deliverables, and outcomes. Maintaining active awareness of program budgets, compliance processes, and data reporting across a diverse portfolio of federal, state, private, and community investments, the AVP ensures alignment across divisions and supports timely, accurate communication between program staff and executive leadership. With extensive experience in grant management, budget administration, and staff supervision, the AVP promotes strong coordination across teams to ensure all program activities align with EO's strategic priorities, funder expectations, and evaluation frameworks.

Essential

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unctions

Manage daily communication and decision-making within the Programs Division, ensuring priorities are clearly defined and acted upon. Partner with the Research and Compliance teams to maintain
accountability, reporting, and data-informed decision-making.
Track initiatives, shape agendas, and ensure follow-through on action steps across programs. Mentor and coach directors to develop leadership capacity, strengthen succession planning, and foster a collaborative and innovative organizational culture. Monitor the overall budget for the Programs Division in close coordination with the Vice President of Programs. Ensure directors and senior directors maintain compliance with funder requirements and internal financial procedures. Review financial and program reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with organizational goals. Provide the Vice President of Programs with clear budgetary updates and recommendations that inform strategic decision-making. Use financial and program data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for greater efficiency. Maintain positive working relationship with funders and assist the President and CEO, VP of Programs, the Program division, and the Development division to prepare for compliance site visits. Oversee cross-functional internal grant orientation process to ensure successful execution of grant awards.

Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to listen carefully and interpret what is being said Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time Enjoy working independently and as part of a team Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with ambiguity and under tight schedules Exhibit a positive attitude Exhibit a professional manner and appearance Strong organization, time management, accuracy, and productivity/prioritization skills High level of trust, integrity, and ethics Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of information Advanced understanding and experience in a variety of computer applications, including use of the internet, SaaS products, Microsoft Office products, etc. Working knowledge of office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, conference phones) Working knowledge of online remote work technologies Ability to participate effectively and contribute meaningfully to meetings Ability to work with HR to recruit, hire, onboard, and train employees Proven ability to provide
senior-level employees with actionable feedback via 1:1 meetings or performance evaluations
Ability to align team goals with the larger company vision through team meetings and status updates Ability to effectively delegate work Proven ability to produce results by collaborating effectively Proven ability to manage administrative project budgets, update metrics, and manage projects effectively Ability to document role or project-specific processes Ability to link project goals and objectives to company-wide objectives Ability to monitor and update Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to evaluate project health and effectiveness Proven
skills in coaching, delegation, and accountability
A deep alignment with EO's mission to build thriving communities through education, workforce innovation, and wellness

Work environment

This position is based in the Abingdon, Virginia office. Local travel required regularly and some out-of-town overnight stays.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently

is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position type and expected hours of work

Employee should be able to work core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and be able to attend frequent meetings and events outside of core hours.

Travel required

The ideal candidate will reside in the EO service area and be available to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings and should be able to travel independently throughout Southwest Virginia.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

Valid driver's license and automobile insurance Reliable high-speed home internet access

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, management, education, or a related field Proven record of success in program oversight, compliance, grant management, and organizational growth Seven to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit, education, workforce, or community development organizations Demonstrated experience supervising managers or directors and leading cross-functional teams

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in business, management, education, or a related field Experience launching or developing new program areas and building cross-sector partnerships

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

EO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, or status as a veteran or other category protected under applicable state or municipal law. EO will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.