About The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation (STBF) is a private grant-making foundation with a U.S. home office in Omaha, NE and a global home office in Kigali, Rwanda. Their staff is comprised of over 80 individuals across two continents. With annual spending in excess of $1 billion, they are one of the largest private foundations in the U.S.

The Foundation is unusual for donors of such size as they have only two main areas of grantmaking: (1) supporting women’s health and reproductive freedom in the U.S. and around the world, and (2) enabling low-income students in Nebraska to attend and succeed in college. Unlike most foundations, STBF will not exist in perpetuity. After Mr. Buffett passes away (he is currently 94 years old), the Foundation’s grantmaking will grow substantially, then eventually sunset after approximately 10-15 years.

The Opportunity

The Director, Evaluation and Learning will be a member of the College Access and Success unit. The College Access and Success (CAS) unit manages the Foundation’s grantmaking to ensure all Nebraskans have access to higher education and the resources to successfully complete their degree.

The Director, Evaluation and Learning will lead the CAS team effort to evaluate and increase the effectiveness of their work by focusing on strategy-level evaluation and working with external partners to build the evaluation capacity in the higher education ecosystem within the state of Nebraska. This role will collaborate closely with higher education leaders, community leaders, technical partners, and the CAS team to advance a data-driven culture within the state.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience working in education to measure, monitor, and evaluate educational programs; working directly with institutional partners is required.

Proven track record of supporting organizations to refine and improve their data and information systems and strengthen data for decision making.

Experience designing and implementing impact measurement frameworks and proven ability to engage with high level university leaders and align evaluation efforts with national data strategies and plans.

Deep knowledge of relevant national data systems (i.e. National Student Clearinghouse, Census, etc.).

Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, including survey methodologies and real-time data analytics.

Strong quantitative interpretation skills, including an understanding of the concepts and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, regression analysis, sampling and power calculations, and experimental design.

Proven track record of translating evaluation and measurement findings into learning and action, both within education and outside it.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex evaluation and measurement concepts into action.

Understanding of and experience working in programs which improve access and success for students.

Advanced degree (Master’s, Doctorate, etc.) in Education, Statistics, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.

How to Apply

The compensation range for this position is $218,000 – $363,000 per year.

This role is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and follows a hybrid schedule with in-person work required three days per week. Candidates must currently reside in Nebraska or be willing to relocate to the state.

The Susan T. Buffett Foundation has retained GoodCitizen to conduct this search. To learn more and apply, please visit GoodCitizen’s website:

https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/stbf-director-evaluation-and-learning-college-access-and-success/