CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER (CPO)

SELF ENHANCEMENT INC•Portland, OR

1d•$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 role ensures that services for young people, families, residents, and the broader community are coordinated, responsive, culturally specific, and grounded in SEI’s mission. The CPO translates SEI’s strategic growth plan into program priorities and measures of progress, evaluates existing programs, and develops new services as community needs emerge. A central focus is building Resident & Wrap-Around Services by identifying emerging needs, designing and launching programs, and forming partnerships with community providers. The CPO supervises and develops the directors of the three program departments and works with executive colleagues to coordinate services, budgets, contracts, compliance, outcomes, and staff development. The position represents SEI’s programs to school districts, public agencies, funders, community partners, and the public, and serves as an active member of SEI’s Executive Management Team. The role is based at the SEI Center in Portland, Oregon, and may require evening and weekend work as 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 seven years of progressive program leadership experience, including at least three years at director level or above overseeing multiple programs, managers, and budgets; nonprofit, public, or academic experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading culturally specific programs serving African American communities and 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 applying to government grants and contracts.
Experience using data and evaluation to improve program quality and outcomes.
Visionary and progressive leadership qualities, including 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 the public.
Strong 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 ability to be insured 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.

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, adequate resources, appropriate authority, and opportunities for professional growth.
Coordinate services across departments through coordinated referrals, shared practices, and integrated support for young people, families, and residents.
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 with staff, residents, housing leaders, and program teams; assess needs, design programs, build provider partnerships, and scale 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 as an African American culturally specific provider to school districts, public agencies, funders, community partners, and the public; coordinate external messaging with the Chief Impact Officer.
Sustain partnerships with Portland Public, Reynolds, Centennial, and Parkrose school districts and other agencies involved in cooperative programming.
Oversee the annual budgets of the three program departments with the Chief Financial Officer, allocate resources to current and long-range needs, and monitor 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 meet legal, regulatory, and safety requirements, including mandatory reporting, fair housing obligations, and the safety and well-being of students, families, and staff; ensure training and prompt incident reporting and response.
Provide program design, budget, and outcome expertise for grant and contract applications with Development, Finance, and Compliance.
Partner with the Chief Impact Officer and Data & Technology to define program 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 ensure staff receive needed 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.