Senior Program Manager, Rising Scholars Network

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Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of experience in project or program management., At least 2 years of staff management or team leadership experience., Familiarity with the California Community Colleges and Rising Scholars Network framework., Experience in higher education, nonprofit leadership, or statewide reform implementation is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

  • Oversee regional coordinators and align strategic planning and project execution.
  • Supervise junior staff and support staff development and performance.
  • Engage with system leadership to discuss policy research and regulatory needs.
  • Lead systemwide events and stakeholder engagement activities.

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Foundation for California Community Colleges Education SME http://www.foundationccc.org/
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Job description

Senior Program Manager, Rising Scholars Network 

Remote within California, Must reside in California  

The Success Center of the Foundation for California Community Colleges is seeking a dynamic, equity-driven professional to impact the lives of over 2 million students across 116 campuses by supporting high-quality implementation of Vision 2030. 

What You’ll Do 

The Rising scholars Network Technical Assistance Provider includes 5 regional coordinators and 1 analyst supporting systemwide reforms. The Rising Scholars Network Senior Program Manager works in alignment with the Chancellor’s Office and the Foundation’s internal teams to ensure the alignment of strategic priorities, stakeholder engagement, and project execution. This role includes high-level project oversight, staff guidance, and cross-team collaboration and alignment to further statewide student success initiatives across the system. 

  • Manages the Rising Scholars Network TAP Regional Coordinators to align strategic planning, project execution, and reporting related to Rising Scholars Network and Vision 2030 initiatives. 
  • Supervises junior staff and project support staff, supporting goal setting, development, and performance feedback. 
  • Interfaces with Chancellor’s Office leadership to discuss and prioritize system policy research and regulatory review needs. 
  • Attends system meetings, conferences, and other events as appropriate to stay informed of system priorities and commitments and develop partnerships. 
  • Leads high-impact events and systemwide convenings, including stakeholder engagement strategy and logistics execution. 

Attributes for Success  

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project or program management. 
  • At least 2 years of staff management or team leadership experience. 
    Familiarity with the California Community Colleges and Rising Scholars Network framework. 
  • Experience in higher education, nonprofit leadership, or statewide reform implementation preferred. 
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects and staff across diverse teams. 
  • Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic processes. 
  • We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better 
  • Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions 
  • 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 
  • Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more 
  • We have a commitment to professional development and 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.  

Benefits 

  • Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays  
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings 
  • CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer  

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@foundationccc.org 

Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range:

$120,000.00 - $130,000.00

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Education
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Creativity

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