Remote Specialist, Higher Education Partnerships

Foundation for California Community Colleges; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

CalPERS retirement

403(b) and 457 Plans

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

FoundationCCC is seeking a Specialist, Higher Education Partnerships for the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network in California. Hybrid in Rancho Cucamonga, this role helps shape and lead program development and technical assistance for pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships across the Inland Empire.

The position works with a local community college district, industry employers, funders, and public agencies to expand work‑based learning, ensure compliance with applicable codes, and oversee

Qualifications

• Relevant BA/BS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.
• Minimum of three (3) + years of related work experience in workforce development, apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship, or community college.
• Minimum of two (2) + years of experience in an education or non-profit environment.
• We’re recruiting for mission-driven, 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.

Responsibilities

• Program Development & Implementation: Lead the development and registration of new apprenticeship programs in partnership with industry, labor organizations, and college stakeholders, and Career Technical Education (CTE) faculty and administrators.
• Operations & Program Coordination: Oversee day-to-day operations of apprenticeship programs, including participant onboarding, documentation, reporting, data entry, and records management.
• Compliance & Reporting: Interpret and apply relevant California Education Code, Labor Code, Title 5 regulations, and apprenticeship standards to ensure compliance with state and federal apprenticeship requirements.

Skills

Equity-minded

Mission-driven

Creativity

Collaboration

Entrepreneurship

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Job description

FoundationCCC is seeking a Specialist, Higher Education Partnerships for the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network in California. Hybrid in Rancho Cucamonga, this role helps shape and lead program development and technical assistance for pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships across the Inland Empire.

The position works with a local community college district, industry employers, funders, and public agencies to expand work‑based learning, ensure compliance with applicable codes, and oversee