Academia

Director, Educational and Talent Programs

August 10, 2026

About the Role
The Cato Institute seeks an entrepreneurial Director to build the talent pipelines that will power the Institute’s next era of growth. Reporting to the Senior Director, Educational and Talent Programs, the Director will develop and own the vision, strategy, and execution of Cato’s efforts to identify, attract, and develop exceptional talent—both by strengthening our core educational and student programs and by building entirely new channels that reach talented people far beyond the pipelines we rely…

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Associate Director, Sphere Education Initiatives 

August 7, 2026

About the Role
The Cato Institute seeks an experienced leader in the field of education to join the Sphere Education Initiatives team as an Associate Director. Working directly with the Senior Director, Educational and Talent Programs, the Associate Director plays a vital role in the growth, scale, and impact of Sphere Education Initiatives.

The successful applicant should bring a wide network in the field of education, demonstrated experience in scaling successful efforts to new audiences, and an…

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