Program Coordinator, Technology Solutions

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Program Coordinator, Technology Solutions100% Remote within California, Must reside in CaliforniaWe are seeking a Program Coordinator to join the Foundation in its mission of benefitting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges-the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Foundation for California Community Colleges is on a mission to double its impact in the next 10 years. We are a group of relentless optimists and innovators in education, working collaboratively with public and private partners to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility in communities across California.What You'll DoThe Program Coordinator, Technology Solutions role presents an exciting opportunity for an organized and proactive individual to provide vital administrative support to the Program Services team within the Technology Solutions Department. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and excellent communication skills. They will play a key role in keeping the team's operations running smoothly, supporting various programmatic initiatives, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time. This position requires a team player who is passionate about their work and the team's success, takes pride in successful outcomes, and thrives in a collaborative environment dedicated to achieving results for the team and its programs.Provide administrative support for the Program Services team within the Technology Solutions DepartmentTake clear, concise meeting minutes and create Trello cards to track action items and ensure follow-upManage Trello boards by keeping action items current, sending reminders to team members, and ensuring items move through the workflow efficientlyDevelop and format slide decks and meeting agendas, ensuring drafts are prepared in advance for leadership reviewPrepare materials and provide logistical support for advisory council meetingsSchedule meetings across departments and with external partners, coordinating busy calendars to ensure efficient schedulingGather data and support the development of reports, including drafting initial content and collaborating with team members on final deliverablesConduct research as needed, including topics such as grant opportunities and industry trendsAttributes for SuccessStrong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy; ensures that all communications, deliverables, and work products are accurate, professional, and audience-appropriate while adhering to the organization's brand and style guidesAbility to exercise good judgment and effectiveness in working with a high-performing teamExcellent organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically to achieve department, organization, and performance goalsSelf-directed and self-starter with the ability to work as a team member or on individual projects with limited supervision and guidance; ability to get along and work effectively with othersAbility to work remotely and navigate various technology platforms (Zoom, MS Office Suite, Teams, Outlook, Salesforce Lightning and other database programs, Google Suite, etc.)Knowledge of Agile project management methodologies and techniques (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), as well as other disciplines of project managementWe're recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people's lives for the betterOur work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millionsInnovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goalsFoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agencyTeam members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and moreWe have a commitment to professional development and an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overallWhat we OfferFoundationCCC is fully committed to a "remote-first" philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California's State Capitol.BenefitsCompetitive compensation, generous PTO, holidaysMedical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offeringsCalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plansTuition reimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerThis posting is a condensed version of the full job description. To request the full job description, please email us at jobs@foundationccc.org.Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:$26.44 - $28.85Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

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