What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Program Officer position at Academy For Urban School Leadership (AUSL)?

Organization Overview

The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is a non-profit organization that provides

equity-focused programming to improve educational outcomes for students in underinvested

communities. Through our nationally recognized teacher residency, we develop high-quality,

passionate educators in hard-to-fill subject areas. Founded in Chicago, IL, AUSL became the first

urban teacher residency in 2001, and the nation's first in-district innovation zone in 2006. In

addition, AUSL also offers value-add consulting services to school districts across the country,

combining our knowledge of instructional design, leadership, and family engagement practices

to galvanize school communities for optimal learning outcomes. Looking ahead, AUSL is

entering into a period of rapid expansion as we work to address the nation's critical teacher

shortage.

To learn more about AUSL please visit our website at :

www.auslchicago.org

Role Overview

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) will lead program strategy across AUSL, maximizing the impact

of AUSL's programs while fostering a culture aligned with the organization's values of being

student-centered, community-focused, and engaging in tenacious service. Reporting to the

Executive Director, the CPO will oversee AUSL's residency and Advisory programs, collaborate on

strategic planning, and guide data-driven initiatives that support instructional best practices and

student / teacher success.

The right candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working at both the strategic

and tactical levels, and be highly skilled at driving continuous improvement and innovation. The

right candidate will be a strong operator, a talent leader, and a builder of systems and processes.

This role is ideal for a seasoned educational leader committed to equity, who is ready to drive

transformational outcomes for teachers and students and set a strategic vision for excellence

across the program areas of AUSL.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities of the Chief Program Officer include :

Strategy and Vision

Develop and lead the vision and strategy across the Program Team
Set high standards for achievement, ensuring alignment with client contracts and

current best practices for teaching & learning

Support directors and leaders in executing the delivery of program visions and strategy

Talent Development and People Leadership

Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality leaders

Ability to cultivate a culture of professional growth and accountability, with systems for

coaching, mentoring, and evaluating current programs, teams, and leadership

Skills in creating a positive, inclusive, and results-oriented culture across programs that

support staff engagement and success

Data-Driven Decision Making

Proficiency in using data to inform strategic decisions, track performance, and close

program gaps

Ability to establish data systems that provide actionable insight for leaders and staff

Commitment to continuous improvement, using data as a foundation for assessing

program effectiveness and adjusting strategies

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Partnership with the Leadership Team to align program initiatives with organizational key

performance indicators, vision, and goals

Ensure efficient operational support for programs through strategic resource allocation

and coordination, breaking any barriers to the work

Drive sustainable growth while maintaining high standards for all programs and

operational excellence

Operational and Financial Acumen

Strong understanding of organization operations, budgeting, and resource allocation to

support sustainable growth and high-quality programs

Skills in managing a multi-site, multi-regional structure, ensuring operational efficiencies

and consistency across the network

Knowledge of compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to AUSL

programs

Commitment to Equity and Access

Deep commitment to equity principles and addressing systemic barriers that impact

students from underserved communities

Experience implementing inclusive policies that increase access to programs

Cultural competence and self-reflection, with the ability to lead meaningful

conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Requirements

To fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal Chief Program Officer candidate will have / be :

A minimum of 5 years of experience in management or leadership roles, with a track

record of leading growth and improving program outcomes.

A minimum of 7 years of experience successfully supervising and managing staff and

teams.

Preference for candidates located in Chicago and / or the Midwest

Willingness to travel, up to 25% of the time

A systems-level thinker with experience developing and operationalizing

organization-wide goals

Deeply committed to AUSL's mission

Experienced in data-driven approaches to drive continuous improvement

A culturally competent and self-reflective leader who understands and champions the

value of diversity and inclusivity

An effective communicator and relationship builder, capable of engaging with diverse

stakeholders, including teams, and partners

Benefits :

Salary range $130,000 to $175,000

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Dependent Care FSA

403(b) Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Perks at Work Discounts

Paid Time Off (21 days per year)

Holiday Time Off (15 days)

How to Apply :

Interested candidates should submit their resume and in place of a cover letter please submit

your answers to these questions :

1. Why AUSL and why now?

2. Give examples

of two achievements that gave you true satisfaction in your career

where you could say Yes, I landed that goal!

a. First example : Use a team achievement, giving us a sense of your

leadership style

b. Second example : Use a problem-solving effort, name the challenge, what

you did to offset the challenge and would you do the same thing today?

Note : each example should use no more than 200 words.

AUSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation details : 130000-175000 Yearly Salary

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Salary : $130,000 - $175,000

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