Director of Higher Education - State Policy
Company: Arnold Ventures
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to
maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to
tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States.
We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up
based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of
evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire
action through education and advocacy.
Position Overview
A quality postsecondary credential is one of the surest paths to
economic mobility, particularly for people of color and those who
grew up in low-income families. But students who start and don't
complete college, or who earn only a low-quality degree or
certificate, can be left worse off, especially those who took on
debt to pay for their education. While the higher education field
has made progress in expanding access and - to some extent -
improving completion, there are still far too many programs and
institutions that do not serve students or steward public resources
effectively. More work must be done to shift the policies and
incentives to ensure investments in higher education pay off for
both students and taxpayers. Arnold Ventures' Higher Education
initiative aims to advance policies that promote value and quality
in higher education. We prioritize both improving student outcomes,
especially for those students who have traditionally been
underserved, and ensuring public dollars are spent effectively and
efficiently. We work with teams of experts from inside and outside
government and across disciplines to improve the return on
investment of higher education for both students and taxpayers
through research, evidence, testing innovative pilot programs,
litigation, policy change, and advocacy.
Arnold Ventures seeks a director to grow its state policy and
grantmaking capacity and advance its policy priorities on higher
education issues. The Director will deepen and expand our emerging
state strategy; manage a portfolio of state-focused grants; lead
state policy development efforts internally; and partner with
state-based grantees, experts, policymakers, and the AV Advocacy
team to drive lasting policy change in states. The Director will
report to the Vice President of Higher Education and will be based
in any of Arnold Ventures' offices (Houston, Washington, DC or New
York City).
Core Responsibilities
Benefits Overview Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a
robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums
for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term
disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays
(including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a
9/80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave;
a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share
contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a
professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and
an employee assistance program.
Our Culture and Core Values Our culture seeks to inspire and
empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will
help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the
core values that support it, should create an environment that
spurs our team to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing
the boundaries of what is possible, and signal confidence in our
team's ability to make change happen through our philanthropic
efforts. Although not an exhaustive list, below you'll find
examples of Arnold Ventures' work culture.
Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives, Arnold
Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of
backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of
historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been
impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Salary Description
$145,000-$200,000
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