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President, The Century Foundation

Washington, D.C. or New York, New York | Minimum Salary: $350,000 | Maximum Salary: $450,000

The president of The Century Foundation has the opportunity to weave the institution’s legacy into a future vision of impact for its next 100 years. They will provide visionary leadership and credible organizational management to the institution, with responsibility and accountability for the strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations. The president will safeguard and promote TCF’s history and reputation as a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people’s lives better. Based in either Washington, DC or New York City and reporting to and working with the Board of Trustees, the president will ensure that the organization advances its core commitment to advancing progressive ideas that benefit the public good through evidence-based research and policy analysis. 

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Russell Reynolds Associates has been exclusively retained for this search and prospective candidates are invited to contact RRA directly. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. To apply for the role or submit a nomination, please reach out to [email protected].

Higher Education Graduate Intern

New York City or Virtual | 10-15 Hours/Week | ASAP – December 2025  | Compensated at $30/Hour

The Century Foundation (TCF), a progressive think tank focused on reducing inequality in the U.S., seeks a part-time Graduate Intern through December 2025 to support our Higher Education Team.

Job Reporting and Details

The Graduate Assistant will work closely with our Higher Education Team on projects related to institutional accountability, college oversight, online education, student debt, higher education financing,  and consumer protections for students.  The Graduate Assistant will help our team conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and advocate for evidence-based solutions through state and federal policy.

Responsibilities 

  • Conduct research on issues relating to higher education accountability, college oversight, online education, student debt, higher education financing, and consumer protections.
  • Write reviews of academic literature and internal policy memos.
  • Contribute to and/or coauthor TCF publications summarizing research findings and recommending evidence-based policy solutions to address issues of higher education accountability.

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for current graduate students.
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Experience conducting quantitative research.
  • Experience with reviewing and synthesizing academic literature and policy documents.
  • Familiarity with issues in higher education policy, including higher education accountability, higher education financing, student loan programs, college oversight, consumer protections and/or online education, preferred.
  • Demonstrated initiative in taking on responsibilities and contributing to project goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to TCF’s mission of reducing inequity and promoting access to high-quality higher education for all students.

Compensation 

The Graduate Assistant will be compensated $30 per hour and will work 10 hours per week. This part-time contractual position will start in February 2025 and end in December 2025. It does not include benefits.

This position does not have a location requirement. The Graduate Assistant may work out of our office in New York, NY, work fully remotely, or on a hybrid schedule.

Current graduate students, including master’s and doctoral students interested in public policy and higher education, are encouraged to apply.

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Please apply with a resume and cover letter via BambooHR. If you have any issues accessing the hiring portal, please reach out with questions to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.

About The Century Foundation

The Century Foundation is a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people’s lives better. We pursue economic, racial, gender, and disability equity in education, health care, and work, and promote U.S. foreign policy that fosters international cooperation, peace, and security. TCF has offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can learn more at tcf.org.

The Century Foundation is committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.