Chief Program Officer Henry Viscardi School Albertson, NY Job Details Full-time $140,000 - $160,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Program design Program management Experience working with individuals with disabilities Collaboration with board members Master's degree Networking through strategic partnership building Board relations Senior leadership Full Job Description Lead Innovation. Expand Impact. Advance Opportunity. The Viscardi Center is seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Program Officer (CPO) to join our executive leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and grow programs that empower people with disabilities to achieve employment, education, community engagement, and cultural initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the CPO will provide strategic leadership for Abilities, Inc. programs, the Museum of Disability History, and new business and program development initiatives. The Chief Program Officer will provide executive leadership and oversight of vocational, community-based, and cultural programs while driving innovation and organizational growth. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies that expand services, strengthen existing programs, and generate sustainable revenue streams. This individual will identify and secure federal, state, and private funding opportunities, oversee grant development efforts, and cultivate strategic partnerships with businesses, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The CPO will also work closely with the executive team and management staff to ensure high-quality service delivery, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term program sustainability.

Qualifications & Education:

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have at least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably within the nonprofit sector. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of program development, strategic planning, non-profit growth, and securing funding opportunities. Success in this role requires exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, along with experience working collaboratively with leadership teams, boards of directors, funding partners, and community stakeholders. Knowledge of vocational services, disability services, workforce development, cultural institutions, and business development is highly desirable. For more than 75 years, The Viscardi Center has been a nationally recognized leader in empowering people with disabilities through education, employment, and community engagement. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization dedicated to innovation, inclusion, and creating opportunities that transform lives. We are seeking a dynamic leader who is passionate about advancing opportunities for people with disabilities and committed to expanding the organization's services, impact, and reach. Apply Today Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their leadership experience, program development accomplishments, and commitment to advancing opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Drive non-profit strategic growth, expand opportunities, and make a lasting impact for people with disabilities as Chief Program Officer at The Viscardi Center. Jennifer Neft Senior Vice President, Administration, HR and Compliance The Viscardi Center 201 I. U. Willets Road Albertson, New York 11507

Phone:

516-465-1450 or

Fax:

516-393-2668

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An Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply #

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Pay:

$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person