CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER (CPO)

SELF ENHANCEMENT INC•Portland, OR

12d•$110,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Programs Officer (CPO) provides executive leadership for Self Enhancement, Inc.’s Youth Services, Community & Family Programs, and Resident & Wrap-Around Services departments. The CPO ensures services are connected, responsive, culturally specific, and grounded in SEI’s mission, helping young people, families, residents, and community members move toward greater opportunity and stability. The CPO translates SEI’s 10-Year Strategic Growth Plan into program priorities and measures of progress, evaluates current programs, and develops new services in response to emerging community needs. A central focus is building Resident & Wrap-Around Services through needs assessment, program design and launch, community partnerships, and service scaling. The role oversees program leaders, budgets, contracts, grants, compliance, program standards, curriculum and evaluation. The CPO works closely with the CEO and executive team, represents SEI with school districts and community stakeholders, and supports staff development and retention. The position is based at the SEI Center in Portland, Oregon, and is full-time on the day shift. Evening and weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, human services, business, or a related field; extensive directly related experience may substitute for education requirements.
At least 7 years of progressive program leadership experience, including at least 3 years at director level or above overseeing multiple programs, managers, and budgets.
Demonstrated experience leading culturally specific programs serving African American communities and a deep commitment to SEI’s mission.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain staff within culturally specific organizations and build trust with staff, participants, and community.
Experience in youth development, education, family services, or wrap-around services.
Experience designing, launching, and scaling new programs or departments.
Knowledge of nonprofit fiscal operations, funding sources, and reporting, including federal, state, and local rules and regulations applicable to government grants and contracts.
Experience using data and evaluation to improve program quality and outcomes.
Visionary and progressive leadership qualities, with the ability to motivate excellence and influence positive organizational growth and change.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy and process development and presenting program strategy and outcomes to the Board, funders, partners, and public.
Proven interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with people at all levels and from diverse educational, economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
Current and valid state driver’s license and insurability under SEI’s auto insurance policy.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience with resident or housing-connected services.
Knowledge of public school systems, curriculum, and benchmarks.
Experience in a nonprofit, public, or academic environment.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for Youth Services, Community & Family Programs, and Resident & Wrap-Around Services, including in-school, after-school, parent education, family support, anti-poverty, and home-based stabilization services.
Supervise, support, and develop the directors of the three program departments, providing clear goals, resources, authority, and professional growth opportunities.
Connect services across departments through coordinated referrals, shared practices, and integrated support.
Work with the CEO and executive team to translate SEI’s 10-Year Strategic Growth Plan into program priorities, supports, and measures of progress.
Lead the design and launch of Resident & Wrap-Around Services, assessing needs, designing programs, building community-provider partnerships, and scaling services.
Protect and strengthen SEI’s culturally specific approach and ensure the SEI Relationship Model, philosophy, and mission are practiced consistently and ethically.
Represent SEI’s programs with school districts, public agencies, funders, community partners, and the public, coordinating external messaging with the Chief Impact Officer.
Sustain partnerships with Portland Public, Reynolds, Centennial, and Parkrose school districts and other agencies engaged in cooperative programming.
Oversee annual budgets for the three program departments with the Chief Financial Officer, allocating resources to current and long-range needs and monitoring expenditures.
Ensure program contracts and grants are implemented as agreed and that financial and performance reporting to funders is accurate and timely, in collaboration with Finance and Compliance.
Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer and Director of People & Performance to ensure programs meet legal, regulatory, and safety requirements; train staff and ensure incidents are promptly reported and addressed.
Provide program design, budget, and outcome expertise for grant and contract applications in partnership with Development, Finance, and Compliance.
Partner with the Chief Impact Officer and Data & Technology to define outcomes, strengthen data collection and evaluation, and use findings to improve services.
Establish program policies, service standards, and staff behavioral and performance expectations; oversee curriculum and program design.
Partner with Human Resources to provide staff training, supervision, and development and foster a climate that attracts, motivates, and retains talented people.
Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Chief Impact Officer to achieve short- and long-range strategic plans within budget and established timeframes.
Serve as an active member of SEI’s Executive Management Team.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.