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

Vice President of Grants

The Vice President of Grants serves as a member of ECMC Foundation's executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, management and execution of ECMC Foundation's grantmaking programs. In partnership with ECMC Foundation’s leadership team, the Vice President leads the evolution of ECMC Foundation’s grantmaking strategy, overseeing approximately $65 million in grants/year with potential to grow grantmaking significantly over the next 5 years. The individual in this role is a visionary leader with a strong commitment to ECMC Foundation's mission, exceptional strategic thinking, team leadership, demonstrated people-development and relationship-building skills.

Learn more about the Vice President of Grants position here. 

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Learning and Evaluation Officer

The Learning and Evaluation Officer is part of a collaborative team of talented individuals who will work to further the Foundation’s efforts by providing actionable information that informs decision-making about the Foundation’s strategy. This role will participate in strategic discussions that identify goals for prioritized initiatives, and how we can measure progress towards these intended goals. By partnering with Foundation staff, third-party learning partners, and grantees, the individual in this role will have opportunities to turn data into compelling stories, articulating the value of our grantees’ efforts, the impact to the Foundation’s overarching goals, and learnings for the postsecondary and philanthropic fields.

Apply for the Learning and Evaluation Officer position here.

Senior Director, Policy Strategy

The Senior Director of Policy Strategy will lead ECMC Foundation’s policy team in developing policy-related frameworks for the Foundation’s portfolios, identify policy-adjacent outcomes and assist in developing policy theories of change to improve postsecondary student outcomes. Based in Washington D.C., The Senior Director will provide national leadership, focusing on local and state policy domains. This role involves strategy development, team leadership, and establishing sustainable policy-related practices aligned with the Foundation's mission and North Star goal.

Apply for the Senior Director, Policy Strategy position here.

Director, Communications

The Director of Communications is responsible for driving strategic communications that promote the mission of ECMC Foundation and elevate the visibility of the work of the Foundation and its grantee partners. The primary responsibility of the Director of Communications will be to plan, organize, direct and execute the Foundation’s communications strategy.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for the higher education system and for efforts to improve postsecondary outcomes for students from underserved backgrounds

Apply for the Director, Communications position here.