Program Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage all Program events, including seminars of 4-7 days for ~20 participants, handling pre-seminar logistics, on-site activities, and post-seminar administrative duties
• Research current and prospective Fellows, resources, and developments in higher education while managing information flow and supporting internal and external communications
• Assist with administrative and financial oversight of the Program, including budget management, expense processing, and financial reporting
• Support Program governance efforts, serve as point of contact for budget needs, and collaborate with the Executive Director on various program initiatives

This role supports the development of humanistic leaders for a better society by enabling college presidents to embed character education in undergraduate programs, fostering democratic citizenship and greater human flourishing through leadership development and institutional support.

Required qualifications:

• BA degree with minimum 1-3 years of project or program management experience, ideally focusing on execution, operations, and/or program evaluation
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities, time management skills, and ability to work both independently and productively with small internal teams
• Experience planning and coordinating meetings and events, with strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Accounting and budgetary experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, database experience (preferably Salesforce), and project management software experience (preferably Asana)

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. Salary range: $57,000 to $68,000 per year.

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society, driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve critical challenges facing communities worldwide.