Foundation for California Community Colleges

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Specialist, Local Education Agencies Hybrid within the Central Valley, Must reside in California We are seeking a Specialist, Local Education Agencies to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future. What You’ll Do The LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network is a member of the Collaborative Impact team of the Foundation for California Community Colleges and supports meaningful connections between students and employers in California through work-based learning and support services. The Foundation's Collaborative Impact Department, through the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, seeks a fulltime specialist to play a critical role in the department's success by supporting the administration of Local Education Agency (LEA) partnerships within the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network. This position represents an exciting opportunity to help to provide a wide range of administrative and outreach support working with a community college district(s), as well as industry employers, government agencies, funders, and more. The specialist’s support will assist with LEA initiatives that focus on the expansion of new and innovative pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships as pathways for a diverse array of students and job seekers to secure middle-skill jobs in California and addressing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the labor market. Collaborate with community college districts, K-12 districts, industry employers, government agencies, and funders to support the administration and expansion of Local Education Agency (LEA) partnerships, virtually and in-person. Monitor and evaluate the progress of program initiatives, providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders, in accordance with FERPA confidentiality. Assist with the engagement of students, faculty, counselors, and administrative staff to raise awareness and encourage participation in pre-apprenticeship apprenticeship programs and registered apprenticeship programs. Attributes for Success Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships (internal and external to the team and organization). Strong customer service skills with a can-do attitude. Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality. Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all deliverables, projects and event/meeting coordination particulars are accurate, professional, and up to date. We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency What we Offer FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol. Benefits Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans Carrot reproductive health and fertility support Tuition reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org. Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us. Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan > Location The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.