Chief Program Officer

Auberle; McKeesport, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Auberle seeks a Chief Program Officer (CPO) at its Main Campus in McKeesport, PA. The CPO will steward strategic pursuit, design, delivery, and measurement of programs, reporting to the COO.

This is a senior executive role overseeing multiple departments to maximize social impact. Responsibilities include translating vision into scalable services, leading program directors, establishing data-driven benchmarks, and guiding budgeting with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; relevant leadership experience valued.
• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Ten years of management and leadership experience.
• Experience with contracts, budgets, and highly regulated programming.
• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.
• Proficiency with data-driven decision-making tools and EHR/case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning: translate vision into scalable programs and services.
• Team leadership: supervise program directors/managers and develop staff.
• Impact evaluation: set benchmarks and report outcomes to board/donors.
• Budget oversight: collaborate on annual program budgets and fund allocation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Budget management

Data-driven decision making

Program evaluation

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Main Campus - McKeesport, PA 15132Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $110,000.00 - $110,000.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Executive

Program Description

At Auberle, we change lives — for generations. We are a faith-based Catholic human service agency recognized nationally for our work building strong individuals, families, and communities since 1952. Our staff of 250+ serves thousands of people annually across Pennsylvania.

Auberle is effective. Our exceptional outcomes have earned us three national and multiple regional awards. We measure the success of every participant we serve in every program. We are holistic. No one comes to Auberle for only one need, and no two journeys are the same. We tailor solutions to each individual or family, addressing all needs to change lives for generations to come. Auberle is innovative. We develop groundbreaking programs that have been adopted across the country. Auberle is collaborative. We build networks of committed partners to meet participants’ needs. Our agency has nearly 500 employment, business, nonprofit, foundation, and government partners.

Position Title and Overview

The Auberle Chief Program Officer CPO is a new C‑Suite position that reports directly to the COO to ensure programs directly achieve the organization’s social impact goals. The CPO is a senior executive responsible for the strategic pursuit, design, delivery, and measurement of our programs and departments.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Translates Auberle's high-level vision into actionable, scalable community programs and services through innovative methods and funding proposals
• Team Leadership: Directly supervises program directors/managers, overseeing staff recruitment, professional development, and program coordination.
• Impact Evaluation: Establishes data‑driven benchmarks to measure program effectiveness, reporting outcomes to the board and major donors.
• Budget Oversight: Collaborates with executive leadership to build annual program budgets and ensure the optimal allocation of funding.

Location and Travel Requirements

This position is primarily located in McKeesport, PA.

Travel required for this position is regular.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, bachelor's degree required.
• Valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.
• Ten years of management and leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience with contracts, budgets, and highly regulated programming
• Preference given to Behavioral Health oversight experience
• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.
• Proficiency with data‑driven decision‑making tools, electronic health records or case management systems, and standard business applications (Microsoft 365)
• Requires working varied hours, including evenings, some weekends and holidays.
• Involves exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments.

Great Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A commitment to work‑life balance

Learn more about us at www.auberle.org

Auberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.