The Character Education Project Strategist will work under the direction of the Project Lead, the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, to manage and carryout responsibilities related to the Character Education Project. Funded through a significant 4.5 year grant from the Kern Family Foundation, the Character Education Project is designed to produce educational leaders ready to foster cultures of character in PK-12 schools. To that end, the Character Education Project Strategist will ensure timely and significant progress is being made on all project objectives and will report progress and relevant challenges to the Project Lead (Provost). The Character Education Project Strategist will foster collaboration among faculty and staff across campus working on various aspects of the Character Education Project to create a cohesive program. This position will also play a key role in the cultivation and management of strategic partnerships with educational leaders in the community.

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of three (3) years of project management experience required. Experience working on grant-funded projects preferred.