Breakthrough New York
Chief Program Officer
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%) Oversee and be accountable to all aspects of program development and implementation for the organization, aligned with the organization's strategic priorities, mission & vision Establish measurable, achievable key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks on an annual basis and monitor progress, in partnership with the Executive Director and full program team Oversee the coordination, integration, and delivery of programs and related activities, promoting collaborative relationships between program areas and ensuring that the expectations of students, families, school partners and other stakeholders are consistently met Develop and foster an outcomes-focused, data-informed, culture throughout program sub-teams, aligned with core values and competencies Work with the team to establish approaches and methods for evaluating program outcomes, determine the right interventions at key intervals, and leverage internal and/or external resources to improve program results Monitor programmatic budgets and operations to ensure sound fiscal and systems management Data Management (30%) Implement and lead efforts to ensure data integrity across all program areas, focusing on collection systems and process improvements, program outcomes, and program evaluation Track, monitor and report on program outcomes/KPIs, including summary analyses for the Board of Directors and other external stakeholders Contribute to the ongoing maintenance and development of the database used to track program outputs and outcomes while working closely with program team leads to ensure successful adoption of Salesforce as our system of record Organizational Leadership (20%) Contribute to the development and execution of BTNY's organizational strategy as an integral member of BTNY's Leadership Team Manage and develop three Senior Directors/Directors on BTNY's program team, thoughtfully serving as a supervisor and coach Interact with the Board of Directors (BoD) as a thought partner and liaison to board committees as assigned, present at quarterly BoD meetings and annual retreat Partner with the Chief Development Officer to ensure there is alignment in external communications and programmatic outcomes Deploy resources efficiently and effectively toward organizational goals, working with teams to balance workload and activities Be a culture carrier for the organization by effectively managing relationships across a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders Candidate Requirements:
10+ years of professional experience in management or leadership roles, preferably in program leadership, development, or evaluation in the nonprofit sector Skilled people manager, with experience building and leading teams and guiding team members' growth and development Strong critical and reflective thinking with the ability to make strategic and data-driven decisions Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Salesforce experience or similar CRM Experience with successful partnership development and management 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. Compensation
BTNY 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 Medical, Dental and Vision benefits (85% employer-sponsored) 401K/Retirement Plan (with an employer-matching component) Commuter Benefit Plan Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off: holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time
plus paid time off for the days between Christmas and New Years! Initial $800 annual professional development stipend which increases each year Hybrid work schedule with between 40-60% of work in office/in person (role and season dependent) Two weeks of "Work from Anywhere" About Breakthrough New York
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.
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%) Oversee and be accountable to all aspects of program development and implementation for the organization, aligned with the organization's strategic priorities, mission & vision Establish measurable, achievable key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks on an annual basis and monitor progress, in partnership with the Executive Director and full program team Oversee the coordination, integration, and delivery of programs and related activities, promoting collaborative relationships between program areas and ensuring that the expectations of students, families, school partners and other stakeholders are consistently met Develop and foster an outcomes-focused, data-informed, culture throughout program sub-teams, aligned with core values and competencies Work with the team to establish approaches and methods for evaluating program outcomes, determine the right interventions at key intervals, and leverage internal and/or external resources to improve program results Monitor programmatic budgets and operations to ensure sound fiscal and systems management Data Management (30%) Implement and lead efforts to ensure data integrity across all program areas, focusing on collection systems and process improvements, program outcomes, and program evaluation Track, monitor and report on program outcomes/KPIs, including summary analyses for the Board of Directors and other external stakeholders Contribute to the ongoing maintenance and development of the database used to track program outputs and outcomes while working closely with program team leads to ensure successful adoption of Salesforce as our system of record Organizational Leadership (20%) Contribute to the development and execution of BTNY's organizational strategy as an integral member of BTNY's Leadership Team Manage and develop three Senior Directors/Directors on BTNY's program team, thoughtfully serving as a supervisor and coach Interact with the Board of Directors (BoD) as a thought partner and liaison to board committees as assigned, present at quarterly BoD meetings and annual retreat Partner with the Chief Development Officer to ensure there is alignment in external communications and programmatic outcomes Deploy resources efficiently and effectively toward organizational goals, working with teams to balance workload and activities Be a culture carrier for the organization by effectively managing relationships across a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders Candidate Requirements:
10+ years of professional experience in management or leadership roles, preferably in program leadership, development, or evaluation in the nonprofit sector Skilled people manager, with experience building and leading teams and guiding team members' growth and development Strong critical and reflective thinking with the ability to make strategic and data-driven decisions Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Salesforce experience or similar CRM Experience with successful partnership development and management 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. Compensation
BTNY 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 Medical, Dental and Vision benefits (85% employer-sponsored) 401K/Retirement Plan (with an employer-matching component) Commuter Benefit Plan Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off: holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time
plus paid time off for the days between Christmas and New Years! Initial $800 annual professional development stipend which increases each year Hybrid work schedule with between 40-60% of work in office/in person (role and season dependent) Two weeks of "Work from Anywhere" About Breakthrough New York
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.