Chief Program Officer

Mercatus Center at George Mason University; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Chicago is seeking a Chief Program Officer to lead strategic program initiatives and oversee a multi-site portfolio designed to support children and families. The ideal candidate will have experience translating vision into high-quality strategies and a background in early childhood education. This pivotal role demands innovation, efficiency, and commitment to the mission of enhancing social equity through quality programs.

Qualifications

• Energetic leader with experience in program strategy and execution.
• Proven track record in early childhood education and multi-site program oversight.
• Ability to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic partner to the CEO.
• Translate organizational vision into scalable program strategies.
• Oversee multi-site, intergenerational program portfolio.

Job description

Concordia Place

Concordia Place disrupts social inequities through access to top-quality education, enrichment, and hands-on experiences that include all children, teens, and families—together.

Concordia Place seeks its first Chief Program Officer (CPO) to be a pivotal, executive role created to serve as the primary strategic partner to the CEO. This energetic leader will be the chief architect of Concordia Place’s mission delivery, responsible for translating the organizational vision into tangible, high-quality, and scalable program strategies. The CPO provides executive oversight for the entire multi-site, intergenerational program portfolio, including Early Childhood Education, the School-Age 365 program, Teen Leadership initiatives, and Home Visiting services. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing plans that drive efficiency, innovation, and impact in alignment with Concordia Place’s mission to support children and families.

View the complete Opportunity Guide here: https://www.kees2success.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Opportunity-Guide-2025-Concordia-Place-Chief-Program-Officer.pdf