Statewide Academic Affairs Lead — Curriculum & Equity

BlackRomance; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 8,200 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office in Sacramento is seeking a Community College Specialist, Academic Affairs to lead statewide programs and coordinate cross-functional teams.

You will guide policy, curriculum, and implementation, providing authoritative guidance to colleges, districts, and internal staff, while aligning initiatives with Vision 2030 and systemwide priorities through governance processes and training.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently plan and execute complex statewide or multi-site projects.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, units, and external partners.
• Professional experience drafting and editing high-level executive documents and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of statewide programs, initiatives, grants, and contracts.
• Refine implementation strategies and ensure alignment across systemwide activities.
• Advise leadership on risks, equity considerations, and systemwide implications.
• Provide authoritative guidance and consultation to colleges, districts, partners, and internal staff through communications and governance processes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office in Sacramento is seeking a Community College Specialist, Academic Affairs to lead statewide programs and coordinate cross-functional teams.

You will guide policy, curriculum, and implementation, providing authoritative guidance to colleges, districts, and internal staff, while aligning initiatives with Vision 2030 and systemwide priorities through governance processes and training.