Senior Program Officer, Assessments & Digital Learning

Gates Foundation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits with no员

Retirement contribution

Paid time off & family leave

Regional holidays

Employee communities

Job summary

The Foundation in the United States is seeking a role that manages a portfolio of digitally-enabled teaching and learning investments, with a strong emphasis on summative assessments and evidence-driven product design. The position involves coordinating with officers, conducting market analyses, and guiding higher education technology adoption across institutions.

Located in Seattle, WA or Washington, DC with relocation assistance; remote options within the US may be considered.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in STEM or post-secondary education.
• Deep knowledge of the assessments landscape and equity-focused strategies.
• Experience with digital education products and edtech partnerships.
• Experience designing grant/investment portfolios and research.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the country of location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of grants and contracts on DETL topics with emphasis on assessments.
• Lead on summative assessments: track design, pedagogy, and tech, provide updates.
• Conduct market analyses to identify trends and opportunities in college teaching and learning.
• Design and oversee efficacy and implementation research to guide product designs.
• Build and advise partnerships with AI developers, edtech firms, and research institutions.
• Support higher education technology adoption and cross-institution collaboration.
• Conduct literature reviews, gather input from faculty and students, plan convenings.
• Execute tasks using AI tools to improve efficiency and quality.
• Assist partners in grant proposals and represent the foundation externally.

Skills

Grants portfolio management

Data analysis

AI tools proficiency

End-user engagement

Education

Advanced degree in STEM or post-secondary education

Tools

AI productivity tools

Job description

The Foundation in the United States is seeking a role that manages a portfolio of digitally-enabled teaching and learning investments, with a strong emphasis on summative assessments and evidence-driven product design. The position involves coordinating with officers, conducting market analyses, and guiding higher education technology adoption across institutions.

Located in Seattle, WA or Washington, DC with relocation assistance; remote options within the US may be considered.