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About the Organization

Aspire’s mission is to connect people with disabilities to ever-greater possibilities for learning, jobs, and safe places to call home.

Since 1960, Aspire, a non-profit organization, has been providing services and support for people with disabilities. Aspire provides 24/7 services to 300 adults with disabilities across 23 community homes in Lake and Cook Counties and two Academies (Hillside and Waukegan, IL), including innovative services to help adults with disabilities develop the necessary skills to live a full and rewarding life.

The Opportunity

Aspire is seeking an entrepreneurial, systems-minded, and growth-oriented leader to serve as the Vice President, Program Innovation. Tasked with bridging the gap between high-level strategy and operational reality, this leader will advance Aspire’s growth pipeline and programmatic partnerships by executing priorities set by the Executive Team and outlined in the organization’s strategic plan and 7-year roadmap. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer (CPO) and working in close alignment with the VP, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, this leader will serve as the organization’s primary "incubator," taking new concepts and turning them into actionable, scalable, and sustainable business models.

Location, Compensation and Benefits

Aspire has three locations (and growing) serving the Chicagoland area and southern Wisconsin. Their Central Administrative Office is at 1815 South Wolf Road in Hillside, Illinois. This is a hybrid role, in office/ at program sites 4 days a week.

The salary range for this role is $110,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Aspire offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off and holidays, and other employee support programs that foster balance and well-being.