About the job
ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is a leading nonprofit public charter school network in the United States, proudly operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools dedicated to educating nearly 13,000 scholars from Los Angeles’ vibrant Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Our commitment to excellence has earned us accolades from U. S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U. S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since our inception in 2004, we have achieved a remarkable 95% high school graduation rate among our scholars. We are devoted to empowering our scholars and their communities by providing exceptional educational opportunities that promote critical thinking, resilient learning, effective communication, holistic wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, please visit www. LAalliance.org.
ROLE SUMMARY
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is in search of an innovative and strategic Chief People Officer (CPO). Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CPO will be pivotal in shaping the vision and strategy for attracting, engaging, rewarding, developing, and retaining our talented team of over 1,400 individuals. This role encompasses comprehensive oversight of all talent-related functions at Alliance, including human resources, staffing, employee relations, engagement initiatives, performance management, compensation strategies, and additional strategic talent initiatives. The CPO will lead and coordinate our organizational people systems and strategies, while managing a dedicated team of over 25 staff members. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (Cabinet), the CPO will collaborate strategically with other home office teams and instructional leaders across the organization.
This is a remarkable opportunity for an experienced talent and systems leader to elevate a mission-driven organization and establish a premier talent function. As a leader skilled in change management and human capital systems, the CPO will play an essential role in advancing Alliance’s organizational development and fostering a strong, inclusive, and people-centered culture. This position offers an extraordinary chance to reshape how the organization nurtures and develops its people, ultimately enhancing the experience of every Alliance employee.

