Remote Executive Director – Statewide Education Initiative

Foundation for California Community Colleges; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

CalPERS retirement program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Foundation for California Community Colleges Foundation is seeking an Executive Director for the California College Guidance Initiative. The role leads strategic direction and statewide partnerships while guiding a leadership team to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

Remote-first role based in California, with extensive collaboration across state partners, districts, and higher education systems. The position emphasizes equity, data-informed decisions, and sustained funding stewardship.

Qualifications

• Organizational leadership experience at executive level.
• Equity-centered strategy implementation in large organizations.
• Government relations with state legislatures and agencies.
• Data-informed operations and analytics to drive policy decisions.
• Financial stewardship, budgeting, and funding relationships.
• Clear, effective communication across diverse audiences.
• Relationship-building across a wide ecosystem of partners.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership to position CCGI to achieve its mission and statutory responsibilities.
• Sets medium- and long-term strategic direction with outcome-focused priorities.
• Oversees leadership team and ensures accountable execution across divisions.
• Manages external engagement with state officials, partners, and funders.
• Ensures financial sustainability, cybersecurity, and risk management.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Equity-centered strategy

Government relations

Data-informed operations

Financial stewardship

Communication clarity

Relationship-first approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Foundation for California Community Colleges Foundation is seeking an Executive Director for the California College Guidance Initiative. The role leads strategic direction and statewide partnerships while guiding a leadership team to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

Remote-first role based in California, with extensive collaboration across state partners, districts, and higher education systems. The position emphasizes equity, data-informed decisions, and sustained funding stewardship.