Program Officer, Character Development

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Character Development, the Program Officer is responsible for the development of new funding initiatives and the management of the full life cycle of the grant process within the area of Character Development. The Program Officer works with a team to oversee and coordinate the activities of the Foundation's grant-making within this program area, including supporting the development of new projects, communicating with applicants and grantees, and helping to lead the assessment of grant outcomes and impact.

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized person with superior writing skills and substantial expertise and interest in the area of character development, character education, and/or moral psychology. A strong background in social science research methods is highly desirable. A master's degree in psychology, education, sociology, or other relevant field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred.

It is essential for the successful candidate to understand and support the Foundation's mission as a whole as well as Sir John Templeton's specific philanthropic intentions with regard to the area of character development.

The John Templeton Foundation provides support for research and the dissemination of research in a variety of areas. Typically, projects involving research and dissemination do so in the context of different, specific Big Questions that lie within and at the intersection of multiple disciplines. More specifically, the Foundation supports work that seeks to uncover the fundamental nature of reality, including work in physics, biology, philosophy, theology, mathematics, and the social and human sciences. In addition, the Foundation supports research and programs in areas such as Freedom and Free Enterprise, Genetics, and the discovery and nurturing of Exceptional Cognitive Talent and Creativity.

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