Program Officer, Mathematics Initiatives, California Education Learning Lab

100% Remote within California, Must reside in California

This is a full-time, limited-term position for 24 months.

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 (FoundationCCC) on behalf of and in partnership with the California Government Operations Agency (GovOps).

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of Learning Lab’s Executive Director and Deputy Director, the Program Officer for Mathematics Initiatives will be the lead staff member to drive continued advancement of the California Mathematics Alignment Project and related recommendations in its Roadmap for Transforming Mathematics Education in California (for grades 9-14) (“Roadmap”), which will consist of the following: overseeing professional learning initiatives, research projects, and/or pilot initiatives; grants development, execution, and management; support for policy development, outreach, and implementation; stakeholder engagement and contractor management; strategic communications; and evaluation support. The Program Officer will also oversee Learning Lab’s existing portfolio of mathematics grant projects, as necessary. The Program Officer position is a limited-term employment opportunity that is anticipated to span 24 months, with opportunity for renewal. Percent time is between 75%-100% (30-40 hours per week), depending on availability.

Conduct research and interviews related to and in support of new grant opportunities, research projects, professional learning initiatives, pilot initiatives, etc.
Support continued policy development and implementation related to the Roadmap.
Develop and manage strategic outreach and communications, including public facing materials, to engage prospective applicants and/or recruit participants.
Responsible for overseeing entire RFP processes from launch to facilitation of grant awards, including compliance with state requirements.
For existing and new grantees, provide technical assistance; approve invoices and budget and scope-of-work change requests; and conduct check-ins and cohort meetings to support grantees and encourage community building as they execute their projects.
Develop or oversee the development of research briefs or reports related to the Roadmap’s recommendations.
Grow Learning Lab’s mathematics and related communities.
Facilitate Substack posts, LinkedIn posts, and other media coverage as necessary.
Serve as Learning Lab’s primary point of contact and liaise with various constituencies, external groups, contracted entities related to mathematics education.
Recruit and manage peer review processes, selection committees, and briefings on process and awards as necessary.

Attributes for Success

Minimum of eight (8)+ years of experience researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data, program development, and communications.
Research and evaluation experience.
Prior experience managing or developing a program preferred.
Experience with strategic communications preferred.
Understanding of and experience working in public higher education systems, policy, and research in California.
Understanding of and experience working with K-12 secondary systems of education and California state agencies, boards, and commissions preferred.
Experience working directly with higher education faculty and/or K-12 teachers preferred.
Knowledge of policy and research related to mathematics education in California.
Experience developing and implementing funding opportunities or RFPs.
Experience with higher education grantmaking opportunities for UC, CSU, and California Community Colleges.

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 questions, please email us at jobs@foundationccc.org.

Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range:

$95,000.00 - $120,000.00

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

About Us

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit:

Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities;
Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and
Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive.

Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us.

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Location

The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.

Program Officer, Mathematics Initiatives, California Education Learning Lab