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Vice President of Programs and Strategy Development

Lutheran Services in Iowa
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

LSI is currently seeking a leader to serve as the Vice President of Programs and Strategy Development. This position provides leadership to LSI programs and services and drives the implementation of agency strategy.

What We Do

As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 160 years in multiple communities across Iowa. LSI is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for families and Children.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will oversee and direct the development and delivery of all LSI programs and services to ensure achievement of outcomes and performance goals within budgeted guidelines. Provide oversight to the service quality program to ensure COA accreditation. Directly supervise all Service Directors and the Director of Service Quality.

Initiate, facilitate, and drive LSI's ongoing strategic plan implementation and execution.

Orchestrates change in policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate policy decisions. Serves as a member of the senior leadership team with specific responsibilities for providing leadership and operational management to service.

What You'll Need

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in health or human service-related field with a minimum of 10 years of successful human service program experience and five years of supervisory experience.

Preferred: Master's degree in social work, public administration or related human service field with a minimum of 10 years of successful human service program experience and five years of supervisory experience. Preferred candidates will also have at least two years' experience in a senior leadership position.

How We'll Support You

On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:

- A competitive salary

- Comprehensive benefits

- A flexible work schedule

- A 401(k)

- Generous paid time off

- Health, dental, life, and vision insurance

- Career-building opportunities

- Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon

Ready to get started? Apply today!

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

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