Foundation for California Community Colleges · 7 hours ago

Regional Coordinator, Rising Scholars Network

California, United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $105K/yr

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Responsibilities

Execute regional strategies focused on enhancing certificate and degree completion rates, facilitating baccalaureate transfers, and supporting community college baccalaureate degree attainment for justice-involved students.

Identify, develop, and share challenges and solutions across the assigned regions to meet students’ needs.

Facilitate the development of materials, resources, and tools for use in colleges, prisons, and jails.

In coordination with the Assistant Director and RSN leadership, implement targeted outreach campaigns to engage community organizations, advocacy groups, and potential participants in the Rising Scholars Network initiatives by developing and implementing a comprehensive influencer mapping strategy to identify and cultivate relationships with key thought leaders and community advocates.

Meet regularly either in person or remotely with the Director and/or Assistant Director(s) and other Regional Coordinators to achieve Vision 2030 goals as they apply to currently and formerly incarcerated students.

Assist the Foundation and Chancellor’s Office in gathering the required information necessary to prepare any needed reports to the Legislature and/or Board of Governors on the Rising Scholars Network Program.

Align the colleges to statewide and regional initiatives and resources, including Guided Pathways, AB 705 implementation, Dual Enrollment and efforts to meet equity goals.

Report monthly on the work of students, staff, faculty, and administrators for Rising Scholars students.

Qualification

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Criminal Justice ExperienceHigher Education ExperienceEquity StrategiesProject ManagementPathway DesignStudent Success Interventions

Required

Experience in criminal justice and higher education

Familiarity with pathways and/or interventions that support student success including improved transition from incarceration into the workforce, course-sequencing, program and pathway design, industry-aligned competencies and credentials, and acceleration in developmental education

Knowledge and substantial experience working with incarcerated populations and rehabilitation, education, and workforce development partners in the assigned region

Knowledge of evidence based equity strategies to remediate gaps in access, support, and success

Successful experience in managing and leading complex and diverse projects

Mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better

Ability to work collaboratively to achieve organizational goals

Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings

CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer