Programs Coordinator100% Remote within California, some travel to Sacramento, must reside in California
We are seeking a Programs Coordinator to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefitting, 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 Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next ten years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California. 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.
The Foundation's Collaborative Impact Department, through the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, seeks a Coordinator to play a critical role in the department's success by applying deep project management skills with a thorough attention to detail to ensure high-quality design and delivery of specific registered apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.
This position represents an exciting opportunity to help to provide a wide range of administrative and operational support working with multiple educational institutions, industry employers, government agencies, funders, and more. The coordinator’s support will help with initiatives that focus on the expansion of new and innovative pre-apprenticeships and registered apprenticeships as pathways for low-wage workers to secure middle-skill jobs in California and addressing racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in the labor market.
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Provide general administrative support to LAUNCH staff, including, but not limited to the following:
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Proofreading and formatting documents.
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Coordinating communication among associations.
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Assist with event and meeting logistics.
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Prepare expense reports for organization staff.
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Ordering and managing office supplies.
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Maintain proper documentation and filing systems.
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Calendaring and scheduling meetings.
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Work with diverse populations.
Attributes for Success
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Passionate about providing students with stronger pathways to education and building a more just and equitable California overall.
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Build and cultivate relationships internally and externally where appropriate, act as organizational brand ambassador as needed and provide business development support and input where there is opportunity.
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Ability to work remotely and navigate various technology platforms (Zoom, MS Office Suite-Teams, Outlook, Monday.com and other database programs, Google Suite, etc.).
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Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals
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FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency
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
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Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays
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Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
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CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
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Tuition reimbursement
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
This posting is a condensed version of the full job description. To request the full job description, please email us at [email protected].
Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:
$26.00 - $27.00
Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
Top Skills
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.
