Deputy of Program Quality

Job overview

The Deputy of Program Quality is an onsite role in Chicago, IL, with in-person meetings that may occur five days per week. Compensation is $125,000–$135,000, depending on experience and education. After School Matters provides after-school and summer programs that help Chicago high school teens develop talents and skills for work, college, and beyond. The deputy leads coordinated program-quality strategies, staff development, and partnerships so programs can meet quality, enrollment, attendance, and youth-development goals across Chicago communities.

What you'll do

• Work with the Chief Program Officer to develop a vision for future programming
• develop and monitor strategies for continuous program quality
• lead senior program directors and teams in implementing a unified strategic plan
• coordinate with Program Operations
• direct professional development and staff coaching
• build partnerships with schools, parks, libraries, youth organizations, and community groups
• support high-level donor relationships
• participate in interdepartmental committees
• communicate youth-development knowledge
• and represent the organization at conferences and citywide meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy of program quality

chicago il

after school matters

$125k–$135k

youth programs

program quality

professional development

team leadership

chicago public schools

community partnerships

teen programs

evenings

weekends

master's in education required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Evenings and weekends are required. The posting requires a master’s degree in education and 10+ years managing large teams, youth programming, and direct youth work.

About the employer

After School Matters is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.