Director of Higher Education Strategy & Implementation

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Remote, work must be performed in CaliforniaFull-TimeDirector

Salary100,000 - 103,700 USD per year

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7–10 years of relevant professional experience within higher education systems, supporting undocumented student access and success.
3–5 years of people management experience, including direct supervision and team development.
5–7 years of demonstrated expertise in California higher education systems, focusing on access, persistence, and completion.
3–5 years of experience working within California colleges, universities, and partners to advance inclusive practices.
3–5 years of experience overseeing grant-funded programs, including accountability for deliverables and compliance.
Proven ability to lead complex program portfolios bridging direct services and systems-adjacent work.
Strong facilitation, communication, and partnership-building skills.
Commitment to immigrant rights and personal connection to the undocumented experience.
Ability to travel (20% of the time) including local, California, and U.S. travel.

Set and advance a cohesive higher education strategy aligned to institutional partnerships and student success goals.
Identify opportunities to adapt higher education models based on student needs and field-level trends.
Serve as a senior programmatic leader advancing the higher education agenda across advocacy campaigns and coalitions.
Partner with policy, research, and communication teams to align programming with broader economic mobility goals.
Build and lead a high-performing team including staff, fellows, and consultants.
Oversee grant-funded initiatives to ensure deliverables, reporting, and compliance requirements are met.
Manage departmental budget and infrastructure to ensure fiscal responsibility and effective execution.

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