ECMC Foundation is a national foundation working to improve postsecondary outcomes for students from underserved backgrounds. It is one of several affiliates under the ECMC Group enterprise based in Minneapolis, which together work to help students succeed.

ECMC Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The diversity of staff is critical to our success and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Individuals who reflect the communities and student populations that ECMC Foundation prioritizes are encouraged to apply.

Current Openings

Program Officers, Rural Impact Initiative

Program Officers ensure ECMC Foundation deploys grants and investments to support project-based and reform-oriented efforts aimed at advancing systemic change to improve postsecondary persistence and degree completion for students from underserved backgrounds. The Program Officer, Rural Impact Initiative position will lead the continued development and execution of the Rural Impact Initiative and manage the portfolio of grants, which positions the foundation to remain open to the changing needs and opportunities identified by the field.

Learn more about the Program Officer, Rural Impact Initiative position here.

Grants Management Associate

The Grants Management Associate is responsible for the day-to-day grant operation processes and supports ECMC Foundation’s grantmaking system (Fluxx). In partnership with the Manager of Grants Administration, this position assists with grant recommendations from submission to disbursement, data entry, research, and other Foundation-specific practices. The Grants Management Associate will also communicate with grantees and program staff to ensure proper and timely handling of audits and requests for the preparation and disbursement of grants.

Learn more about the Grants Management Associate position here.

Vice President of Impact

The Vice President of Impact serves as a member of ECMC Foundation's senior leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, management, and execution of ECMC Foundation's policy, communications, research, and evaluation functions. In partnership with the leadership team, the Vice President of Impact leads the evolution of ECMC Foundation’s advocacy and impact measurement strategy, overseeing efforts to drive meaningful progress in national and state-level public policy and leverage internal and external communications, research, and ongoing learning and evaluation efforts to measure impact. This role will actively support the president’s engagement with ECMC Foundation’s Board of Directors, ensuring strong alignment across leadership and the broader organization.

Learn more about the Vice President of Impact position here.

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