Executive Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Direct the strategic direction of CCGI and enhance relationships across the state.

• Manage a leadership team responsible for achieving CCGI's mission and fulfilling statutory duties.

• Integrate education policy, partnerships, organizational assets, and implementation to eliminate barriers and broaden access to college and career pathways.

• Provide executive leadership for CCGI's mission, statutory obligations, strategy, operations, organizational effectiveness, and overall impact.

• Set medium- and long-term strategic goals and convert them into annual and multi-year priorities, outcomes, and resource allocations.

• Ensure accountability among executive leaders for organizational effectiveness and modify strategies based on data, outcomes, and evolving conditions.

• Anticipate shifts in policy, funding, technology, and education.

• Advocate for innovative, scalable solutions that enhance student access and lessen administrative burdens.

• Lead and nurture CCGI's leadership team, fostering a cohesive and high-performing environment.

• Define decision-making authority, accountability, and expectations across the organization.

• Oversee legal, financial, operational, cybersecurity, compliance, and reputational risks.

• Act as the primary executive representative with education leaders, state officials, policymakers, partners, funders, and stakeholders.

• Build strategic relationships and coalitions across various education sectors, state agencies, governmental bodies, and partners.

• Direct annual and multi-year budget planning in collaboration with the Department of Finance, Legislature, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure CCGI meets its statutory objectives and state mandates.

• Maintain accountability for legislative reporting, funding obligations, governmental commitments, and state oversight responsibilities.

• Keep the Cradle-to-Career Data System Governing Board and other state constituents updated on CCGI's initiatives and progress.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience leading a distributed team of over 50 through an executive leadership framework.

• Track record of converting equity commitments into organizational policies, hiring practices, and partnerships.

• Experience collaborating with or within the Legislature, Governor's office, or Department of Finance on education policy or funding matters.

• Extensive knowledge of K-12, community colleges, CSU, UC, and the state agencies that connect them.

• Proven ability to build consensus across institutional boundaries with competing interests.

• Proficiency with data systems, student data privacy laws, and leveraging evidence to inform strategy.

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and managing relationships related to state funding.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, contracting, and the challenges of operating as a public-facing nonprofit.

• Integrity and reliability.

• Relationship-centric approach.

• Humility and a desire for knowledge.

• Political acumen.

• Bold advocacy.

• Clear communication skills.

• Openness and self-reflection, including proficiency in Nonviolent Communication.

• Long-term dedication to the role.

• Must be a California resident.

• Availability to work 40 hours a week, with additional hours as necessary.

• Regular daytime travel and in-person participation at events and meetings throughout California.

• Overnight travel by land and air, up to 20% of the time.

• Submission of a cover letter and resume is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Generous paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Wellness programs.

• Participation in the CalPERS retirement program.

• Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

• Carrot reproductive health and fertility assistance.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Certified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Remote-first work philosophy.

• Fully remote positions available where virtual work is feasible.