Programs Coordinator, Higher Education Partnerships, LAUNCH

Foundation for California Community Colleges; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,884,000 - 79,887,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work model

Professional development

Job summary

FoundationCCC is seeking a Programs Coordinator for Higher Education Partnerships to support the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network in California. You will coordinate onboarding, manage data, and ensure timely communications between LAUNCH, Riverside City College, and our teams.

The role emphasizes a remote-first approach within California, with headquarters in Sacramento. A strong background in administrative coordination and nonprofit education experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• AA/AS or equivalent education, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2+ years in fast-paced admin role managing multiple projects.
• Experience in education or non-profit environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate apprentice onboarding by tracking onboarding requirements and preparing apprentice records.
• Enter, maintain and process Riverside City College apprenticeship tracking spreadsheets and records.
• Coordinate collection and organization of apprentice evaluations and documentation for progress and compliance.
• Serve as liaison between LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network and Riverside City College and support sponsor-related processes.

Education

Relevant AA/AS or equivalent

Minimum 2+ years in fast-paced administrative role

Experience in education or non-profit environment preferred

Job description

Programs Coordinator, Higher Education Partnerships Hybrid within Riverside County. Must reside in Riverside County. We are seeking a Programs Coordinator, Higher Education Partnerships 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. Our role is to support efforts to bring relevancy and real-world experience to students in California through growing the quantity and quality of work-based learning, with an emphasis on registered apprenticeship, but also includes job shadowing, classroom presentations, internships, and other job training opportunities. This position serves as the primary operational liaison between LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network and Riverside City College, supporting the administration of the college's registered apprenticeship program. The role focuses on coordinating LAUNCH processes, maintaining accurate program data and records, and supporting apprentices throughout the lifecycle from onboarding through completion. It works closely with LAUNCH's Programs, Operations, Compliance, and Regional teams, as well as Riverside City College staff, to ensure timely communication, accurate data management, and consistent implementation of LAUNCH sponsor processes. This position does not perform college personnel or labor functions, but instead supports sponsor-related processes, system administration, recordkeeping, and operational coordination.

Program Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate apprentice onboarding by tracking completion of onboarding requirements, collecting required documentation, and preparing apprentice records for registration, and coordinate communication between the LAUNCH Programs team and Riverside City College by following up with apprentices and college staff

Apprentice Records & Data Management

• Enter, maintain and process Riverside City College apprenticeship tracking spreadsheets, operational records, supporting documentation and LAUNCH systems

Apprentice Support

• Coordinate the collection and organization of apprentice evaluations, completion documentation, and other required program records to support apprentice progress and compliance, and direct apprentices to the appropriate LAUNCH staff or college resources

Attributes for Success

• Relevant AA/AS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both
• Minimum of two (2)+ years of related work experience in a fast-paced administrative role managing multiple projects
• Any experience in an education or non-profit environment preferred

We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better. FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency. We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall.

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.

• 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

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range: $24.04 - $27.88 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.