Program Manager, Innovation

• Partner with the Senior Director for Innovation to design and execute innovation pilots, managing logistical workflows, subgrant drafting, compliance oversight, and contract review.
• Assist in identifying and adopting new technologies; translate complex technical concepts for lay audiences and draft toolkits and training resources.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the innovation pipeline, coordinate events, and execute professional communications to stakeholders.
• Maintain systems and workflows that move projects from ideation to scaling, and support data and evaluation feedback loops.

This role scales the impact of higher education civic engagement by driving innovation pilots that strengthen democratic participation and community partnerships, ensuring equitable access to innovation resources.

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4-6 years of experience in program management, social innovation, democratic engagement, technology and education, or higher education administration.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage competing priorities; PMP certification welcome but not required.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences; deep commitment to democracy, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience with technology-aware tools (e.g., AI) and higher education, democracy building, or nonprofit coalition work preferred.

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 per year. Benefits include national healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, employer retirement contribution, flexible work environment, inclusive culture, and professional development opportunities. Organizational breaks include Winter Break (Dec 24-Jan 1) and Summer Reset (week of July 4).

Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education, enabling institutions to develop students' citizenship skills and forge effective community partnerships.