Umoja Community Education Foundation, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Chief Program & Learning Officer
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expUmoja Community Education Foundation, Inc. is seeking a Chief Program & Learning Officer (CPLO) to lead and scale their programmatic vision. The CPLO will provide strategic leadership, oversee academic and curricular initiatives, and ensure programmatic excellence across the Umoja network.
CommunitiesEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Oversee all programmatic units, including Programs, Curriculum & Instruction, Research & Evaluation, and Regional Coordination
Provide leadership and supervision to Program and Regional Coordinators responsible for supporting 83+ campus programs and 16,000+ students across two states
Ensure campuses receive high-quality coaching, technical assistance, and culturally grounded support rooted in Umoja's 18 Practices
Design, negotiate, and implement innovative partnership models with higher education institutions, K-12 partners, non-profits, and foundations
Maintain and expand contracts, MOUs, and/or formal agreements that advance shared partnership goals
Serve as a member of the Executive Team, contributing to organization-wide strategy, culture, and decision-making
Serve as an active member of the Executive Team, supporting successful implementation of UCEF's strategic plan and organization-wide priorities
Lead the programmatic direction of Umoja in alignment with Umoja Forward 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
Guide for development and scaling of the Umoja Global Institute, Center for Policy and Research, and International Student Fellowship Program
Champion culturally responsive pedagogy, African-centered teaching practices, and equity-driven leadership across all programs
Lead the development and quality assurance of online learning, hybrid course offerings, virtual professional development, and digital instructional tools
Supervise directors and regional staff, providing coaching, evaluation, and professional growth pathways
Supervise, support, develop, and evaluate the Programming & Learning team, while also providing strong team leadership to all UCEF staff members so that they are positioned to deliver high-quality programs and services
Build a high-performance, collaborative, equity-centered team culture
Ensure cross-departmental alignment, communication, and operational cohesion
Foster a healthy, inclusive, high-trust culture within UCEF and help shape positive organizational culture
Oversee research, evaluation, and data systems that drive continuous improvement and measure campus impact
Ensure findings support program design, policy advocacy, and strategic communications
Promote the dissemination of Umoja's research and best practices statewide and nationally
Manage large-scale budgets for programs, research, and special initiatives
Ensure compliance, accuracy, and responsible use of grant funds
Partner with Finance and Development on forecasting, grant writing, and reporting
Collaborate with the Development team to identify resource gaps and design proposals or funding strategies that strengthen UCEF's program sustainability
Liaise with UCEF's Development and Communications team members, as needed, to support fundraising, messaging, and organizational storytelling
Represent Umoja in statewide and national partnerships, professional convenings, and system-level meetings
Strengthen relationships with educational systems, foundations, state agencies, national organizations, and philanthropic partners
Build and steward relationships with policy makers, institutional leaders, administrators, and community partners to address systemic barriers and improve student outcomes
Support growth strategies that expand Umoja's visibility, impact, and influence
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required
7-10 years of progressive leadership in higher education, student success, nonprofit management, or related fields
Deep expertise in culturally responsive pedagogy, African-centered learning, and equity-driven leadership
Experience designing and managing online learning, digital platforms, or hybrid instructional models
Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams of five or more in complex, multi-layered environments
Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, grants, and cross-institutional initiatives
Strong skills in program development, curriculum design, research, evaluation, and data-informed planning
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to work full-time on-site in Sacramento, with statewide and national travel as needed
Preferred
Doctoral degree preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid time off
Professional development
Company
Umoja Community Education Foundation, Inc.
The Umoja Community Education Foundation is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dominique Beaumonté
Chief Communications & External Affairs Officer
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