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  Houston Endowment Inc. (the “Foundation”) is an organization known for its dynamic culture and team of talented individuals who are deeply committed to the Foundation’s mission of a vibrant region where all have the opportunity to thrive. We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy. The Program Officer will be a relationship-driven leader with strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to achieve results through data-informed strategy and partnerships. They will manage a portfolio of grants and cross-sector initiatives aimed at improving postsecondary outcomes for Greater Houston. Working closely with institutions, nonprofits, workforce partners, and other stakeholders, the Program Officer will strengthen student support, improve transition and completion outcomes, and expand access to credentials of value, ultimately contributing to greater economic mobility across the Houston region. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy, Grantmaking, and Program Management· Manage a portfolio of postsecondary success grants, leading the full grant cycle, from early exploration and due diligence through monitoring and closeout, in partnership with the Program Director.· Conduct due diligence on potential grantees, including interviews, strategy alignment, and analysis of programmatic and financial information. · Monitor grantee performance; identify barriers to progress, surface actionable insights, and support partners in developing solutions and continuous improvement practices. · Collaborate with local and national philanthropic funders to align strategies, share learning, and identify opportunities for joint or complementary investments. · Prepare high-quality analyses, memos, presentations, and other materials for Foundation leadership and Board review. Partnership and Influence · Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, workforce partners, and other postsecondary stakeholders across Greater Houston and Texas.· Monitor state and federal policy developments in postsecondary education and workforce alignment, identify strategic opportunities and risks based on emerging research and partner feedback, and support partners in understanding and leveraging those opportunities. · Represent the Foundation at local, state, and national convenings and participate in cross-sector partnerships that advance postsecondary attainment and outcomes.  · Collaborate across Program teams to share insights, align grantmaking strategies, and identify intersections across portfolios. Knowledge and Learning· Stay informed about best practices, innovations, and policy trends related to postsecondary success, including advising, transfer, student support, and workforce alignment. · Synthesize and share insights with colleagues and partners to inform strategy refinement and strengthen collaboration. 

On the edge of downtown Houston sits Freedmen’s Town: a historic neighborhood that was once the bustling epicenter of Black community and culture in…