Postsecondary Pathways & Equity Lead

Steans Family Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Steans Family Foundation seeks a Program Officer, Postsecondary to lead efforts that strengthen college and workforce pathways for historically under-resourced students in North Chicago. The role requires strategic vision and hands-on execution, with collaboration across high schools, colleges, CBOs, and funders.

You will manage a grantmaking portfolio, oversee program implementation, and use data to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the postsecondary landscape and equity-focused interventions.
• Experience partnering with high schools, colleges, CBOs, and funders to advance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies to strengthen college and workforce pathways for under-resourced students in North Chicago.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive equitable postsecondary strategy.
• Partner with high schools, colleges, CBOs, and funders to align initiatives across sectors.
• Manage grantmaking portfolio, monitor outcomes, and use data for continuous improvement.

Job description

Steans Family Foundation seeks a Program Officer, Postsecondary to lead efforts that strengthen college and workforce pathways for historically under-resourced students in North Chicago. The role requires strategic vision and hands-on execution, with collaboration across high schools, colleges, CBOs, and funders.

You will manage a grantmaking portfolio, oversee program implementation, and use data to drive continuous improvement.