Job description

The Squash and Education Alliance seeks a dynamic and talented leader for the newly-created position of Chief Program Officer. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Program Officer (CPO) will serve as a critical member of the leadership team and will collaboratively implement and operationalize SEA’s strategic plan.

The CPO will play a key role in bringing SEA’s ambitious five-year strategic vision to life, leading student facing programs and services that aim to grow SEA’s network-wide enrollment from 2,000 to 4,000 students, increase college graduation rates, double the number of SEA students who play college squash, and expanding the network to five new U.S. cities.

Skills & Qualities

• Positive, can-do attitude, exemplary work ethic, and relentless determination to succeed

• Strong management skills and an enthusiasm for management

• Ability to oversee multiple people and numerous projects concurrently

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies

• Strong relationship builder with the ability to find common ground, build consensus, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders

• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, and entrepreneurial environment

• Passion for SEA’s mission and belief in the principles and goals of SEA’s strategic plan

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of work experience in nonprofit, education, sport or philanthropy, overseeing multiple programs ideally at an organization serving underrepresented youth

• Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team

• Familiarity with squash is not required, but highly desirable; similarly, prior experience as a staff member or volunteer in the SEA network is a big plus

Compensation: $125,000-$150,000. Benefits include 4 weeks of vacation annually, health insurance, and, after one month of full-time service, a 401K matching plan.

Start date: As soon as possible

SEA is the umbrella organization of a network of 19 U.S. nonprofits and 5 international affiliate organizations that combine squash, academics, mentoring, travel, college support, and career readiness for more than 2,500 young people. Ninety-four percent of the high school graduates of our U.S. member programs matriculate to college, one-third attend top-100 ranked colleges, and more than two-thirds earn degrees in six years or less. SEA leads this network by launching new programs, promoting best practices to ensure the highest quality programming among member organizations, and providing additional educational and athletic experiences for students and alumni. Over the course of the year, SEA organizes dozens of tournaments, camps, educational programs for students, and conferences for staff and board members.

SEA is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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