Education Programs Officer: Elevating Postsecondary Equity

The Kresge Foundation - Detroit, MI; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kresge Foundation seeks a Program Officer for Education to help design and implement a grantmaking program that boosts postsecondary attainment in cities while closing equity gaps for low-income students and students of color. The role emphasizes a strong commitment to social justice and eliminating race-based and other equity gaps in education.

The position focuses on urban programs, equity-driven strategies, and scalable, place-based work to advance opportunity in cities across the United

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing grantmaking programs in education.
• Strong commitment to low-income communities, social justice, and equity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of a grantmaking program to increase postsecondary attainment in cities.
• Focus on eliminating gaps for low-income students and students of color, including African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, and other under-represented groups.

Job description

The Kresge Foundation seeks a Program Officer for Education to help design and implement a grantmaking program that boosts postsecondary attainment in cities while closing equity gaps for low-income students and students of color. The role emphasizes a strong commitment to social justice and eliminating race-based and other equity gaps in education.

The position focuses on urban programs, equity-driven strategies, and scalable, place-based work to advance opportunity in cities across the United