Remote Program Lead — Mathematics Initiatives (CA)

Foundation for California Community Colleges; California; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Holidays

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Foundation for California Community Colleges seeks a Program Officer, Mathematics Initiatives for the California Education Learning Lab. This 100% remote within California role leads the Roadmap for Transforming Mathematics Education in California (grades 9-14), overseeing professional learning, research projects, and grant management.

The position requires strong experience in policy development, outreach, and evaluation, plus stakeholder engagement and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in research, analysis, and program development.
• Experience in research and evaluation within public higher education.
• Knowledge of California mathematics education policy and K-12 systems.
• Experience managing grants, RFPs, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee professional learning initiatives, research projects, and pilot initiatives.
• Manage grants development, execution, and budget scope changes.
• Support policy development, outreach, and implementation.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and contractor management.
• Lead strategic communications and evaluation support.
• Oversee RFP processes from launch to grant awards and compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees and conduct progress check-ins.
• Develop research briefs or reports related to Roadmap recommendations.
• Grow Learning Lab’s mathematics communities and external engagement.
• Coordinate peer review processes and award briefings.

Job description

Foundation for California Community Colleges seeks a Program Officer, Mathematics Initiatives for the California Education Learning Lab. This 100% remote within California role leads the Roadmap for Transforming Mathematics Education in California (grades 9-14), overseeing professional learning, research projects, and grant management.

The position requires strong experience in policy development, outreach, and evaluation, plus stakeholder engagement and contractor management.