Program Officer, Postsecondary - North Chicago, Steans Family Foundation
Alma Advisory GroupChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted October 29, 2025
120000 - 135000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Steans Family Foundation concentrates its grant making and programs in North Lawndale, a community on Chicago’s west side; North Chicago, a city forty miles north of Chicago; and on aligned policy and ecosystem initiatives.
Job Description
The Steans Family Foundation is seeking a Program Officer, Postsecondary to lead efforts to strengthen college and workforce pathways for historically under-resourced students from North Chicago. The ideal candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to improve college access, persistence, and completion, and will work closely with high schools, colleges, community-based organizations, and other funders to identify barriers and design interventions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in education or a related field strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in postsecondary access, student success initiatives, college persistence, or related education reform work.
- Experience working with historically under-resourced and diverse student populations, including students of color and first-generation college goers required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with databases and data visualization tools required.
Benefits
- Annual salary: $120,000-$135,000 and commensurate with prior experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package included.
