Specialist, Strategic Policy, Innovation, and Research

🕒 September 11

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $70k - $75k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Foundation for California Community Colleges

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1998

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

Foundation for California Community Colleges is a nonprofit organization that partners with the California Community Colleges system to promote equitable outcomes and economic mobility for Californians. With over 25 years of service, the foundation operates innovative programs focusing on student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, climate action, and system support. It aims to enhance opportunities for nearly 2 million students across California's community colleges, advocating for resources, benefits, and opportunities that empower individuals and create lasting positive impacts. As a hub for collaboration, it works to develop a diverse, well-prepared workforce and foster sustainable, equitable communities.

📋 Description

• Assist the project team lead in developing and executing project plans • Track deliverables, milestones, and outcomes • Develop policy briefs, reports, presentations, and communication materials • Translate complex research, policy analysis, and project conclusions into actionable insights and recommendations • Support the design and execution of research to improve student success • Support qualitative and quantitative research activities • Assist with data collection through interviews, focus groups, and case studies • Conduct data analysis using publicly available data • Conduct secondary research and synthesize higher education research and policy findings • Build and sustain relationships with FoundationCCC partners, the Chancellor’s Office, and higher education, government, and nonprofit partners • Monitor federal, state, and system office policy development efforts • Attend Chancellor’s Office events, Board of Governors meetings, legislative hearings, briefings, and other relevant meetings virtually or in person • Contribute to student success and equity in higher education through strategic planning and implementation of multiple initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in stakeholder engagement, policy development, research, or project management • Experience working within higher education systems and structures, including working with a wide range of stakeholders • Experience conducting secondary, applied research • Experience writing in-depth reports in a professional setting • Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to produce clear, professional, and audience-appropriate reports, briefs, and presentations • Highly organized, self-starting, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively • Strategic and creative thinker, adaptable in fast-paced environments, able to problem-solve and respond swiftly to emerging needs • Must reside in California • Some travel required

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Generous PTO • Holidays • Medical, dental, and vision plans • Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Wellness offerings • CalPERS retirement program • Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans • Tuition reimbursement • Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer • Fully remote positions • Professional development commitment