President, U.S. Program
Quick answer
The Gates Foundation is hiring a senior executive to lead the U.S. Program in Seattle, WA, with a compensation range of $800,000 to $1,100,000 USD.
- Role
- President, U.S. Program
- Organization
- The Gates Foundation
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $800,000 to $1,100,000 USD
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The President, U.S. Program at the Gates Foundation is responsible for leading the U.S. education strategy and advancing equitable upward mobility through educational attainment.
What you'll do
- Drive the U.S. Program strategy to make education a true engine of upward mobility
- Lead the U.S. Program’s strategy to translate long-term ambition into clear strategies, investment and resourcing priorities, operating plans, decision rights, metrics, and accountabilities
- Ensure the division develops and scales solutions that improve learning, navigation, persistence, completion, and mobility for millions of learners
- Lead the division through continued organizational evolution, aligning structure, talent, culture, and resources in ways of advancing the division’s updated strategy
- Serve as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to foundation-wide strategy, culture, decisions, tradeoffs, and institutional priorities
What it takes
- Deep and demonstrated executive judgment
- Extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary teams and portfolios through strategic evolution, organizational change, and disciplined execution
- Strong understanding of U.S. education and economic mobility systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate long-term ambition into coherent strategy and organizational performance
- Experience leading system-level changes across public, private, nonprofit, philanthropic, research, policy, technology, or community contexts
- Exceptional leadership skills, including a track record of building, developing, and leading senior leadership teams; creating high-performance cultures; navigating organizational change; and fostering trust, accountability, inclusion, and resilience
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Seattle, WA.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $800,000 to $1,100,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include executive judgment, extensive experience leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary teams, and a strong understanding of U.S. education and economic mobility systems.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted directly to Spencer Stuart at [email protected].
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Seattle, WA, but the work schedule is not specified.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Gates Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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