Job Location : New York,NY, USA
Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low-income communities to achieve a college degree and reach their fullest potential. Our tuition-free program supports over 500 students and their families from 7th grade through college. We accept middle school students who are furthest from high-quality educational opportunities yet show promise and potential: 99% of students identify as persons of color; 76% qualify for free or reduced lunch; and 66% will be the first in their families to graduate college. As a ten-year program, Breakthrough New York supports students and their families through key transition points in their academic journeys. We provide academic enrichment through summer and after-school opportunities; coach students to gain admissions into selective high schools and colleges, and expose students to diverse interests and careers so they can shape their own trajectories. In addition to nurturing individual talent, we cultivate a thriving community of like-minded peers and mentors who encourage each other's ambitions and passions. Personalized mentorship and holistic support are signature elements of our model, with over 200 near-peer seasonal staff and volunteers who work with students at each stage of our continuum. The Breakthrough model works: over 98% of Breakthrough students graduate from college preparatory high schools, and 100% are on track to graduate from college.
The Chief Program Officer (CPO) will lead all aspects of BTNY's 10-year program - including oversight of the middle school, high school, and college years - to improve program capacity and quality by strengthening our student experience, deepening our data practices, and improving our internal collaboration. The CPO will be responsible for ensuring each aspect of our program is designed and implemented so that even more of our students enroll in a college-preparatory high school and, ultimately, enroll, matriculate, and graduate from a 4-year college or university. This will require building the capacity of your team; identifying key leading indicators of student success; designing robust data collection and evaluation practices; and working closely with the Admissions, Operations, and External Relations teams. In addition to these responsibilities, the CPO is an important part of a larger team of passionate, dedicated individuals. The full team rolls up their sleeves to support all-hands-on-deck initiatives, honors the strengths and experiences of students and families, and builds partnerships throughout New York City to advance our mission. Applications will be accepted until August 29th, with phone screens starting the first week of September.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:Program Vision, Strategy, and Leadership (50%)
Data Management (30%)
Organizational Leadership (20%)
Location: This position will be completed from BTNY's downtown offices, with the expectation that the Chief Program Officer will spend two days per week in the office. Presence at program events and occasional donor events around the city will be required.
Breakthrough New York is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants who represent the communities we serve.
CompensationBTNY strongly believes in selecting the top, qualified candidates. As a part of your offer you can expect to receive the following:
Annual Salary range: $145,000 - $155,000, commensurate with experience and skills
Mission: Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low-income communities to access a college education and pursue the career of their choosing.
Vision: In New York City, every student has the opportunity to achieve a college degree and pursue the career of their choosing.