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Associates of the Kauffman Foundation work to provide access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography.

The front entrance of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation features two bronze statues of Mr. and Mrs. Kauffman.

It is your right to be uncommon if you can. You seek the opportunity to compete. You desire to take the calculated risk, to dream, to build, yes, even to fail, and to succeed.

— Ewing Marion Kauffman

At the Kauffman Foundation, we believe a great workplace is built on trust, pride, and genuine connection. But true greatness comes when that experience is equitable and consistent for every employee – regardless of who they are, what they do, or where they work.

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We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace for our team.

The Kauffman Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged. All applications are held in confidence, consistent with our Online Resume Submission Policy.

Currently, the Foundation follows a hybrid approach: We are in the office Mondays through Thursdays, and have flexibility in where we work on Fridays.

Learn more about our mission and vision, the people who work here, and Mr. Kauffman’s legacy.


Open Positions at Kauffman


Senior Director, College Access and Completion

The senior director will lead the day-to-day activities of the College Access and Completion team while forging strong relationships and alignment with senior impact officers, impact officers, and other stakeholders inside and outside of the Foundation, and build trust with grantees and thought leaders in the space and have a sophisticated understanding of the college access and completion field.

Senior Evaluation and Learning Officer

Reporting directly to the evaluation director, the senior evaluation and learning officer operationalizes all evaluation and learning-related initiatives. It supports grantmaking program evaluation, leveraging evaluation and learning platforms and tools to inform program assessment. This role will work closely and collaborate with other Research, Learning, and Evaluation (RLE) team members and Foundation associates, in alignment with the Foundation’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.


Analyst, HR Operations

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive human resources (HR) analyst to join the Talent & Culture team. This role will be instrumental in supporting a wide range of HR functions, including compensation analysis, HR systems management, performance cycle processes, HR metrics tracking, reporting, and maintaining employee data. The ideal candidate will work closely with Talent & Culture leadership to provide data-driven insights that drive efficiency, support decision-making, and enhance the overall employee experience.