Associate Director, Strategic Policy, Innovation, and Research

The Foundation for California Community Colleges seeks a dynamic, mission-driven leader to join the Success Center and advance equitable student success in California Community Colleges, aligned with Vision 2030.

Requirements

• Provide strategic leadership, research expertise, and data-driven guidance to support statewide educational attainment goals aligned with Vision 2030.
• Lead and develop a high-functioning research team focused on advancing equitable student success.
• Design and oversee innovative qualitative and quantitative research initiatives, including evaluations, aligned with Vision 2030, Institutional Review Board standards, and systemwide priorities.
• Conduct primary and secondary policy research, literature reviews, and best-practice analyses using sophisticated research tools.
• Supervise project staff, contractors, and college representatives.
• Partner with the Senior Director of SPIR to develop, prioritize, implement, and track departmental strategies.
• Interface with Chancellor's Office leadership to assess and prioritize system research, programmatic, and resource needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program
• 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer