Programs Coordinator, Higher Education Partnerships, LAUNCH
Programs Coordinator, Higher Education Partnerships
Hybrid within Riverside County. Must reside in Riverside County.
We are seeking a Programs Coordinator, Higher Education Partnerships 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 LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network is a member of the Collaborative Impact team of the Foundation for California Community Colleges and supports meaningful connections between students and employers in California through work-based learning and support services. Our role is to support efforts to bring relevancy and real-world experience to students in California through growing the quantity and quality of work-based learning, with an emphasis on registered apprenticeship, but also includes job shadowing, classroom presentations, internships, and other job training opportunities.
This position serves as the primary operational liaison between LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network and Riverside City College, supporting the administration of the college's registered apprenticeship program. The role focuses on coordinating LAUNCH processes, maintaining accurate program data and records, and supporting apprentices throughout the lifecycle from onboarding through completion. It works closely with LAUNCH's Programs, Operations, Compliance, and Regional teams, as well as Riverside City College staff, to ensure timely communication, accurate data management, and consistent implementation of LAUNCH sponsor processes. This position does not perform college personnel or labor functions, but instead supports sponsor-related processes, system administration, recordkeeping, and operational coordination.
Program Operations & Coordination: Coordinate apprentice onboarding by tracking completion of onboarding requirements, collecting required documentation, and preparing apprentice records for registration, and coordinate communication between the LAUNCH Programs team and Riverside City College by following up with apprentices and college staff
Apprentice Records & Data Management: Enter, maintain and process Riverside City College apprenticeship tracking spreadsheets, operational records, supporting documentation and LAUNCH systems
Apprentice Support: Coordinate the collection and organization of apprentice evaluations, completion documentation, and other required program records to support apprentice progress and compliance, and direct apprentices to the appropriate LAUNCH staff or college resources.
Attributes for Success
Relevant AA/AS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.
Minimum of two (2)+ years of related work experience in a fast-paced administrative role managing multiple projects.
Any experience in an education or non-profit environment preferred.
We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better
FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency
We are committed to professional development with 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, and paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
To see the full job description, please email [email protected].
Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:
$24.04 - $27.88Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Skills Required
- Relevant AA or AS degree, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both
- At least two years of related experience in a fast-paced administrative role managing multiple projects
- Experience in an education or nonprofit environment
What We Do
The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) works to benefit students, colleges, and communities by reducing barriers to opportunities for all Californians and accelerating paths to economic and social mobility. The organization was founded in 1998 and serves as the official statewide nonprofit organization supporting the California Community Colleges, the largest system of higher education in the nation. FoundationCCC operates just over 70 programs and services that improve educational access and affordability, address basic needs, connect students to work-based learning, and tackle local climate change effects. These programs are organized across six priority Areas of Impact: Student Success, Workforce, Development, Equity, Community Impact, Climate Action, and System Support. The organization’s work is made possible through funding from and partnerships with philanthropy, public agencies, corporations, and donors. Since inception in 1998, FoundationCCC has grown to be one of the largest operating foundations in higher education, with over 550 full-time employees and annual revenues of over $167 million.
