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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

Flexible Location or Virtual | 10 Hours/Week | September 2024 – May 2025  | Compensated at $25/Hour

The Century Foundation (TCF), a progressive think tank focused on reducing inequality in the U.S., seeks a part-time Graduate Assistant for a one-year period to support our research on access, equity, and affordability in higher education. 

Job Reporting and Details

The Graduate Assistant will report to and work closely with our Higher Education Fellows on projects related to financial aid and college admissions, particularly FAFSA completion and admissions policies post-affirmative action. As we grapple with a higher education system that locks families out through high costs, the Graduate Assistant will help our team advocate for evidence-based solutions through state and federal policy. 

This is an ideal position for a current graduate student seeking to conduct research that will advance public understanding of critical policy issues in higher education. 

Responsibilities 

  • Conduct qualitative research on issues relating to access, equity, and affordability. 
  • Write reviews of academic literature and internal policy memos.
  • Organize interviews with policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders, at the national, state, and local level. 
  • Contribute to and/or coauthor 1-2 TCF publications summarizing research findings and recommending evidence-based policy solutions to address issues of college access and affordability. 

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 qualitative research, including designing interview protocols, conducting interviews with policymakers and stakeholders, and analyzing qualitative data.
  • Experience with reviewing and synthesizing academic literature and policy documents.
  • Familiarity with issues in higher education policy, including financial aid, college admissions, and affirmative action.
  • Demonstrated initiative in taking on responsibilities and contributing to project goals.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Commitment to the mission of reducing inequality and promoting access to higher education for all students and families.

Compensation 

The Graduate Assistant will be compensated $25 per hour on a 10 hour workweek. This part-time contractual position will start in September 2024 and end May 2025. It does not include benefits. 

This position does not have a location requirement. The Graduate Assistant may work out of our offices (in Washington, D.C. and New York, NY), 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]. The deadline for submission of application materials is Friday, August 2, 2024.

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.