Executive Director

Foundation for California Community Colleges

. Guide CCGI's strategic direction and strengthen statewide relationships .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates executive leadership in guiding strategic direction, overseeing organizational performance, and fostering partnerships across education sectors. Proficient in budgeting, compliance, and leveraging data to drive policy and operational decisions.

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Executive LeadershipBudgeting and Resource AllocationEducation Policy ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceData-Driven Strategy

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Hard Skills

BudgetingResource AllocationData SystemsRegulatory ComplianceContractingStatutory ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Performance ManagementEducation PolicyFunding RelationshipsStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

IntegrityTrustworthinessPolitical SophisticationCourageous AdvocacyCommunication Clarity

Industry Keywords

K-12 EducationCommunity CollegesCSUUCState AgenciesLegislative ReportingStudent Data PrivacyNonprofit OperationsCradle-to-Career Data SystemCalifornia Residency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide CCGI's strategic direction and strengthen statewide relationships
Oversee a leadership team accountable for delivering CCGI's mission and statutory responsibilities
Connect education policy, partnerships, organizational resources, and execution to reduce barriers and expand access to college and career pathways
Provide executive leadership for CCGI's mission, statutory responsibilities, strategy, operations, organizational performance, and impact
Establish medium- and long-term strategic direction and translate it into annual and multi-year priorities, outcomes, and resource commitments
Hold executive leaders accountable for organizational performance and adjust strategy using data, results, and changing conditions
Anticipate policy, funding, technology, and educational changes
Champion innovative, scalable solutions that improve student access and reduce administrative burden
Lead and support CCGI's leadership team and develop a cohesive, high-performing leadership team
Establish decision-making authority, accountability, and expectations across the organization
Oversee legal, financial, operational, cybersecurity, compliance, and reputational risk
Serve as principal executive representative with education leaders, state officials, policymakers, partners, funders, and stakeholders
Cultivate strategic relationships and coalitions across education segments, state agencies, governmental entities, and partners
Lead annual and multi-year budgeting in coordination with the Department of Finance, Legislature, and other stakeholders
Ensure CCGI fulfills its statutory purpose and state requirements
Maintain accountability for legislative reporting, funding requirements, governmental commitments, and state oversight obligations
Keep the Cradle-to-Career Data System Governing Board and other state constituents informed of CCGI's work and developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading a distributed team of 50+ through an executive leadership structure
Demonstrated ability to translate equity commitments into organizational policy, hiring, and partnerships
Experience working with or within the Legislature, Governor's office, or Department of Finance on education policy or funding
Deep familiarity with K-12, community colleges, CSU, UC, and the state agencies that connect them
Track record of building alignment across institutional boundaries with competing priorities
Comfort with data systems, student data privacy and related legal requirements, and using evidence to drive strategy
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and managing state funding relationships
Understanding of regulatory compliance, contracting, and the constraints of operating as a public-facing nonprofit
Integrity and trustworthiness
Relationship-first approach
Humility and curiosity
Political sophistication
Courageous advocacy
Communication clarity
Vulnerability and self-reflection, including Nonviolent Communication
Long-term commitment
Must reside in California
Ability to work 40 hours per week, with additional hours as needed
Regular daytime travel and in-person attendance at events and meetings within California
Overnight travel by land and air, up to 20%
Cover letter and resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
Paid 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
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Remote-first philosophy
Fully remote positions where virtual work is possible