Director II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation and learning process for the Accelerating Completion of Mathematics and English (ACME) initiative.

• Act as the project team leader for ACME.

• Create and manage ACME workstreams that are in harmony with JFF’s mission, project objectives, and state-level priorities.

• Assist state leadership teams in defining policy or goals, establishing shared metrics, setting reporting expectations, and ensuring sustainable implementation conditions.

• Collaborate and provide guidance to public open-access institutions, faculty, and staff regarding placement practices, course structures, mathematics pathways, and corequisite supports.

• Employ an equity-centered approach in implementation decision-making.

• Anticipate potential challenges in implementation, propose solutions, and enhance delivery based on partner feedback and project data.

• Develop communication plans, decision-making points, roles, and follow-through processes across workstreams.

• Monitor milestones, risks, partner commitments, and emerging insights; escalate issues and suggest adjustments as necessary.

• Assist in funder stewardship, reporting, proposal development, and identifying opportunities to broaden ACME’s impact.

• Organize and lead the ACME cross-state Community of Practice.

• Convert implementation experiences into narratives, presentations, products, and recommendations.

• Connect ACME partners with the ELEVATE Postsecondary Network.

• Contribute to ELEVATE convenings, learning forums, and dissemination efforts.

• Engage in assigned ELEVATE-related projects such as EPCHA.

• Help shape the Community of Practice design, provide technical assistance, and coordinate with partners.

• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President to create proposals, concept notes, and materials for funders.

• Aid in funder cultivation through insights, storytelling, and briefings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in leading or contributing to postsecondary or education-centered initiatives.

• Familiarity with project management, technical assistance, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and translating implementation insights into practical products or recommendations.

• Strong passion for JFF’s mission and guiding principles.

• Commitment to values and practices of inclusion, belonging, and well-being.

• Willingness and capability to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Ability to exemplify inclusive leadership and work productively with a diverse range of colleagues.

• Proficient in fostering positive, collaborative work environments and supporting employee development.

• Effective communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Experience in implementing process improvements and utilizing systems to enhance effectiveness, innovation, and quality.

• Background in leading projects and executing initiatives that align with strategic objectives.

• Sound judgment and clear analytical reasoning.

• Capability to develop communication plans and articulate ideas clearly through compelling narratives or analyses.

• Note that positions at JFF are not eligible for employer visa sponsorship and are not open to F-1 student visa holders.

• A resume and a thoughtful cover letter are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Manageable workloads.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Career advancement prospects.

• Comprehensive benefits program offering flexibility and choice.

• Option to work in-person, hybrid, or fully remote.

• Annual home office stipend for regular full-time and part-time staff.

• Provision of office equipment as required for new hires.

• Competitive salary packages.