Chief Program Officer

CollegeSpring

Chief Program Officer leading program strategies at CollegeSpring. Focused on improving student outcomes through innovative educational programs and partnerships.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates visionary leadership and strategic program development in education, with a strong focus on leveraging technology and innovative practices to enhance student outcomes and educational equity. Proven ability to cultivate partnerships and lead organizational growth through data-driven decision-making and executive communication.

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Executive Program LeadershipStrategic Partnership DevelopmentInstructional ExpertiseVisionary LeadershipCommitment to Educational Equity

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Hard Skills

Program Strategy DevelopmentCurriculum DesignData AnalysisEvidence-Based Instructional PracticesArtificial Intelligence Application

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluenceFacilitationStorytellingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EducationPublic PolicyPublic AdministrationEducational Leadership

Industry Keywords

Education NonprofitEdtechStudent OutcomesEducational EquityStrategic Collaborations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Steward the long-term excellence and evolution of CollegeSpring's program, ensuring it continues to deepen student impact while responding to the evolving needs of educators, partners, and the education landscape
Define the long-term vision and strategic direction for CollegeSpring's instructional model, program portfolio, curriculum, and technology ecosystem
Continuously strengthen the quality, innovation, effectiveness, and scalability of CollegeSpring's instructional model and program portfolio to improve student outcomes
Identify and lead strategic innovations, including new curriculum, services, instructional models, and the thoughtful application of AI and emerging technologies that expand CollegeSpring's impact and position the organization to serve significantly more students over time
Provide executive leadership that aligns strategy, people, investments, and organizational priorities to maximize student impact
Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping organizational priorities, investment decisions, resource allocation, and long-term planning
Integrate data, program outcomes, educator and partner feedback, operational realities, financial considerations, and emerging trends to evaluate opportunities, navigate competing priorities, and make strategic decisions that maximize long-term student impact
Lead and develop a national program organization of Directors and program leaders, building the organizational capacity required to scale CollegeSpring's impact while maintaining program quality and student outcomes
Champion CollegeSpring's mission, values, and commitment to educational equity while ensuring every strategic decision advances measurable student outcomes
Cultivate relationships with school systems, nonprofit organizations, funders, higher education institutions, state agencies, and strategic partners that advance the mission
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand CollegeSpring's reach through new markets, program offerings, funding opportunities, and strategic collaborations
Represent CollegeSpring nationally through thought leadership, speaking engagements, publications, and participation in education networks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Policy, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field
15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, education nonprofit, edtech, or a related field
Executive program leadership with demonstrated success developing long-term program strategy, driving innovation, and leading the evolution of educational programs that improve student outcomes
Strategic partnership experience building executive-level relationships with school systems, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, funders, and other key stakeholders that advance organizational growth and mission
Instructional expertise with a deep understanding of curriculum, assessment, educator capacity building, and evidence-based instructional practices that improve student achievement
Visionary leadership with demonstrated success identifying emerging trends, translating ideas into strategy, and leading organizations through growth, innovation, and change
Commitment to leveraging technology, artificial intelligence, and emerging innovations to improve educator effectiveness, program quality, operational efficiency, and student outcomes
Executive communication and influence with exceptional presentation, facilitation, and storytelling skills, including experience engaging boards, executive leaders, funders, and national audiences
Deep commitment to educational equity and a belief that all students can achieve at high levels, with a passion for expanding opportunity through innovative, high-quality educational programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
flexible spending accounts
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
32 paid days of office closures
20 days PTO in your first year
5 sick days
2 paid days to volunteer in your community
inclusive paid family leave
annual work from home reimbursement