Equity-Driven Postsecondary Pathways Lead

Steans Family Foundation - Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Steans Family Foundation in Chicago, IL seeks a Program Officer, Postsecondary to advance equitable college and workforce pathways for historically under-resourced students. You will design and implement a comprehensive strategy, partner with high schools, colleges, CBOs, and funders, and oversee a grantmaking portfolio to drive progress from high school to college or the workforce.

You will use data to monitor outcomes, ensure alignment across initiatives, and build cross‑sector

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing education or workforce programs.
• Ability to build partnerships across schools, nonprofits, and funders.
• Strong data-driven approach to evaluating program impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and implementation for postsecondary initiatives to improve access, persistence and completion for underserved students.
• Collaborate with high schools, colleges, community organizations, and other funders to align efforts and remove barriers.
• Oversee grantmaking and program implementation; monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement with data.

Job description

The Steans Family Foundation in Chicago, IL seeks a Program Officer, Postsecondary to advance equitable college and workforce pathways for historically under-resourced students. You will design and implement a comprehensive strategy, partner with high schools, colleges, CBOs, and funders, and oversee a grantmaking portfolio to drive progress from high school to college or the workforce.

You will use data to monitor outcomes, ensure alignment across initiatives, and build cross‑sector