Education Equity Program Officer

The Kresge Foundation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kresge Foundation seeks a Program Officer for Education to help design and implement a grantmaking program aimed at increasing postsecondary attainment in cities and closing equity gaps for low-income students and students of color. The role emphasizes social justice and a commitment to reducing race-based disparities in education.

Applicants should bring strong experience and a track record of advancing educational opportunity, with attention to communities like Detroit and other urban

Qualifications

• Strong experience and a demonstrated commitment to low-income people, social justice, and the eradication of race-based and other equity gaps in education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of a grantmaking program to increase postsecondary attainment in cities.
• Support efforts to eliminate equity gaps for low-income students and students of color, including African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, and other underrepresented groups.

Job description

The Kresge Foundation seeks a Program Officer for Education to help design and implement a grantmaking program aimed at increasing postsecondary attainment in cities and closing equity gaps for low-income students and students of color. The role emphasizes social justice and a commitment to reducing race-based disparities in education.

Applicants should bring strong experience and a track record of advancing educational opportunity, with attention to communities like Detroit and other urban