The Program Officer will serve as a liaison between grantee teams and the Educating Character Initiative, providing vital support to their efforts to execute character-building efforts
Job Summary
The Program Officer will serve as a liaison between grantee teams and the Educating Character Initiative, providing vital support to their efforts to execute character-building efforts.
The role involves coordinating grant stewardship, conducting check-ins, and ensuring effective grant reporting and accountability from all open grants.
The initiative has awarded over $35 million in grants to partners at U.S. colleges and universities and anticipates funding up to an additional $15 million in institutional grants in 2026.
Matching Summary
The Program Officer will serve as a liaison between grantee teams and the Educating Character Initiative, providing vital support to their efforts to execute character-building efforts.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
grantmaking
character education
higher education context
program administration
stakeholder communication
Nice-to-have
collaborative team player
ambassador of hospitality
thought partner
open to feedback
professional representation
Key Requirements
Master's degree
2-5 years of experience
Higher education program administration or grantmaking