Deputy of Program Quality

Program Leadership

Working with the Chief Program Officer, develop a vision for future programming
Develop strategies to support, monitor, and ensure the continuous quality of all programs
Lead Senior Program Directors and their teams to develop, implement, and monitor a unified programmatic strategic plan that includes meeting quality standards, assessing community needs, developing systems of program delivery through community collaboration, and driving continuous quality improvement across all sites
Lead and provide direction to the professional development team to ensure staff have the training, coaching, and resources needed to deliver high-quality programming
Identify the key needs of the team and, where appropriate, provide or secure professional development opportunities
Establish, nurture, and grow partnerships with key stakeholders, including Chicago Public Schools; develop and sustain effective working relationships with schools, parks, libraries, youth organizations, and community-based organizations to offer or expand opportunities for teens

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Skilled in developing and facilitating collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; ability to collect and maintain information as needed
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Works in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Respects all levels of the organization and outside partners
• Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations
• Strong orientation to donor relations
• Strong orientation to customer service

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education required
• 10+ years management of large teams, youth programming experience, and experience working directly with youth (teaching/instructing)
• Valid Driver’s License, insured transportation, and driving record that satisfies our Motor Vehicle Policy required
• *1 Cook County residency preferred

Compensation

$125,000 - 135,000 salary, depending on applicable experience and education

About Us

After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 20,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. Thirty-five years later, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation's largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do. We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at our new Orleans Center and Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.

Mission

To provide Chicago public high school teens opportunities to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond.

Vision

After School Matters provides teens with opportunities to discover their potential and find their future.