Executive Director, California Education Initiative

Foundation for California Community Colleges; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision plans

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plans (CalPERS)

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

FoundationCCC seeks an Executive Director to drive the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) with statewide influence, guiding strategy, partnerships, and leadership across California’s education landscape.

The role requires directing a senior team, aligning policy, funding, and technology to improve college and career readiness for California students, while coordinating with state agencies and chapters across the country.

Qualifications

• Leadership of a distributed team (50+) through an executive structure.
• Ability to translate equity commitments into organizational policy and partnerships.
• Experience engaging legislators, state agencies, and education sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to achieve CCGI’s mission, duties, and strategic goals.
• Set and align medium- to long-term priorities, outcomes, and resource commitments.
• Oversee budgeting processes with state bodies and stakeholders; ensure accountability.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Equity-centered strategy

Government relations

Intersegmental coordination

Data-informed operations

Financial stewardship

Nonprofit & public sector context

Job description

FoundationCCC seeks an Executive Director to drive the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) with statewide influence, guiding strategy, partnerships, and leadership across California’s education landscape.

The role requires directing a senior team, aligning policy, funding, and technology to improve college and career readiness for California students, while coordinating with state agencies and chapters across the country.