Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Overview

About One Million Degrees : One Million Degrees accelerates community college students’ progress on career pathways to economic mobility. OMD’s holistic support model helps students toward degrees and careers with personal and academic coaching, financial assistance, and professional development, transforming futures for generations. OMD’s model is rooted in evaluation and evidence : a randomized controlled trial with the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab shows that OMD scholars are 70% more likely to enroll, 94% more likely to persist, and 73% more likely to earn a degree. Currently, OMD serves scholars in all 7 of the City Colleges of Chicago and is scaling to reach nearly 3,000 Chicago students by 2026. OMD partners with employers to build on-ramps to in-demand jobs through internships and apprenticeships, and works with higher education institutions and partners across Illinois and nationwide to support holistic student support models.

Through this growing body of work, OMD is becoming a national model for sustainable, scalable, and systemic change.

OMD Values

OMD is deeply committed to our core values :

• Equity : We address systemic inequities by taking a holistic approach to supporting students on their path to economic mobility.
• Excellence : We provide exceptional support so students can achieve their ambitions.
• Community : We unite around putting students first, collaborating with partners, and celebrating collective wins.
• Learning : We adapt to a changing world and refine our approach to support students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Amplify : We advocate for our students and share what we’ve learned as field leaders.

Position Summary

Position Summary : One Million Degrees (OMD) seeks a strategic, data-informed, and operationally innovative Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO) to steward the organization’s financial health and operational excellence. Reporting to the CEO, the CFOO will oversee finance, accounting, human resources, compliance, technology, and facilities, and drive systems, policies, and initiatives to enhance efficiency and impact. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces change, and brings a strategic mindset to scaling the organization. The CFOO will shape OMD’s strategic plan, ensure capacity to meet growing needs, and deepen impact on scholars’ economic mobility, while fostering accountability and innovation and serving as a primary liaison to the Board on financial and operational matters. Grounded in OMD’s commitment to social and racial justice, the CFOO will lead with vision and integrity to advance infrastructure and capacity for future opportunities and scale. This is a unique opportunity for a senior financial and operations leader to join a mission-driven, rapidly scaling organization.

Specific duties and responsibilities

Qualifications and requirements

Required and preferred background :

Additional skills and capabilities

Strategic & Visionary Leadership

Equity-Driven Change Agent

Team Leadership & Culture Building

Mission Alignment

Compensation & Benefits

One Million Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, and candidates are evaluated on merit.

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