Program Officer

We are seeking a temporary, part-time Program Officer to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future. 

What You’ll Do 

The California Education Learning Laboratory (Learning Lab) is a state-funded public higher education grant program designed to improve learning outcomes and close equity gaps in STEM and other disciplines. Learning Lab seeks to fund innovative, intersegmental, faculty-led projects that leverage technology tools and the science of human learning to foster student success. Learning Lab is administered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges.

• New RFP Development (15-20%): Conduct research and interviews, serve as the primary point of contact, and inform Learning Lab of requirements and requests for communications.

• Outreach and Communications (15-25%): Collaborate with funding sponsor/agency and Learning Lab staff to manage strategic outreach and communications, draft funding opportunity materials and notices, and conduct webinars and office hours to promote applicant engagement

• RFP Oversight and Programmatic Alignment (40-55%): Responsible for overseeing the entire RFP process, working with Learning Lab staff to access/utilize digital apps and tracking systems, developing and disseminating reports, presenting RFP updates, and supporting the grantee onboarding

Attributes for Success  

•  Understanding of higher education systems, policies, research, and innovation in California

•  Knowledge of workforce development, policy related to regional economic development, and navigation of state agency administrative processes.

•  Experience developing funding opportunities and translating grantmaking goals for UC, CSU and California Community Colleges

• Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of individuals in California 

• 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 

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 and pro-rated paid time off (PTO) in accordance with California law; paid sick leave provided. 

• Part-time employees receive Remote Workspace Setup reimbursement and/or Remote Work stipends. 

• This role will not be eligible to enroll in FoundationCCC sponsored benefits plan.  

• Part-time employees are specifically excluded from FoundationCCC’s contract with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).  

To see the full job description, please email jobs@foundationccc.org.