About this role
Are you passionate about creating more pathways to opportunity through postsecondary education and workforce training? Ascendium is hiring Senior Program Officers to lead strategic grantmaking portfolios. We’re seeking leaders with expertise in workforce reentry, community college transformation, state-level cross-sector systems alignment, policy, or external affairs. You’ll work alongside national partners, fund innovative solutions, and help generate the knowledge needed to improve outcomes for learners from low-income backgrounds. This position requires residence in or relocation to Madison, Wisconsin, where Ascendium is headquartered. While preference will be given to candidates based in Madison, a remote hire may be considered if no qualified Madison-based candidates are identified.