Strategic Learning & Impact Lead - Grants & Evaluation

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendium Education Philanthropy in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Learning and Impact Officer to lead a portfolio of research and evaluation grants. You will apply your expertise to understand what works, for whom, and under what conditions, strengthening grantmaking and advancing pathways to upward mobility for learners from low-income backgrounds.

You will report to the Director of Learning and Impact, shaping learning strategies across programs, collaborating with grant partners and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in research/evaluation within philanthropy or education.
• Experience leading large portfolios of grants.
• Strong ability to translate findings into program improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of research and evaluation grants.
• Shape learning strategies across Education Philanthropy.
• Collaborate with partners to translate findings into practice.

Skills

Grantmaking Excellence

Research & Evaluation

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Ascendium Education Philanthropy in Madison, WI is seeking a Senior Learning and Impact Officer to lead a portfolio of research and evaluation grants. You will apply your expertise to understand what works, for whom, and under what conditions, strengthening grantmaking and advancing pathways to upward mobility for learners from low-income backgrounds.

You will report to the Director of Learning and Impact, shaping learning strategies across programs, collaborating with grant partners and