Careers
Hope Chicago is working toward a future that makes a debt-free college education possible for thousands of Chicago Public School students and their families. Leading this work is a dedicated team of education professionals passionate about educational and economic equity. Working at Hope Chicago means you share our commitment to eliminating barriers that prevent our city’s youth and families from reaching their education dreams.
Open Opportunities
Program Manager
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Hope Chicago is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager to join the program team. Under the direction and support of the Chief Program Officer, the Program Manager will work to provide postsecondary access, completion programming, financial scholarships and aid to thousands of Chicago public school students and their parent(s) or guardian(s). Dozens of partner schools and nonprofit organizations provide wraparound advising and support for postsecondary access and success, and the Program Manager will help build and oversee those relationships to advance Hope Chicago’s goals.
Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
Periodic travel to Illinois college campuses will be required.
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Hope Chicago is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and values its diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or marital status, and are committed to a welcoming, respectful environment for all who work for and engage with Hope Chicago.