Education Program Grants Associate

Hewlett; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hewlett Foundation is seeking a Program Associate in Education to provide grantmaking, operational, and programmatic support for a high-volume portfolio. The role partners with Program Officers and grantees, coordinating across internal teams to ensure timely grant processing and effective program management.

Based in Menlo Park with a hybrid schedule, you will manage day-to-day administration, intake Letters of Inquiry, budgets, and contract workflows while contributing to evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, social sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manages a high volume of grants through the full grant lifecycle (solicitation, development, review, processing, tracking, reporting, closeout).
• Supports grantmaking strategy and coordinates across Grants Management, Finance, Legal, and Communications.
• Tracks budgets and reports, maintains grant records, and ensures compliance with policies.

Skills

Grant management

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Grants management software

Job description

The Hewlett Foundation is seeking a Program Associate in Education to provide grantmaking, operational, and programmatic support for a high-volume portfolio. The role partners with Program Officers and grantees, coordinating across internal teams to ensure timely grant processing and effective program management.

Based in Menlo Park with a hybrid schedule, you will manage day-to-day administration, intake Letters of Inquiry, budgets, and contract workflows while contributing to evolving