Program Officer, Educating Character Initiative

Graylyn

Winston-Salem, NC, US
Fully remote
Master's degree required
2-5 years higher education experience
Grantmaking and stewardship expertise
The Program Officer will serve as a liaison between grantee teams and the Educating Character Initiative, providing vital support to execute character-building efforts aligned with each team's distinctive institutional context

Job Summary

  • The Program Officer will serve as a liaison between grantee teams and the Educating Character Initiative, providing vital support to execute character-building efforts aligned with each team's distinctive institutional context.
  • The role involves conducting twice-yearly check-ins, ensuring effective grant reporting, and fostering collective learning across a portfolio of over 100 open grants ranging from $50,000 to $1M.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of university administrative structures and possess superior communication skills to represent the program to diverse stakeholders including principal investigators and funding agencies.

Matching Summary

The Program Officer will serve as a liaison between grantee teams and the Educating Character Initiative, providing vital support to execute character-building efforts aligned with each team's distinctive institutional context.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree required
  • 2-5 years higher education experience
  • Grantmaking and stewardship expertise
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organizational systems development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with diverse institutional contexts
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Commitment to moral development
  • Openness to feedback
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • 2-5 years in higher education or grantmaking
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Not specified

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