Director of Higher Education Strategy & Implementation

Responsibilities: Lead the strategic and operational direction of the higher education portfolio to improve access and success for undocumented students. Manage a team and external partnerships while aligning programmatic goals with policy priorities and organizational strategy.

Requirements: Requires 7-10 years of professional experience in higher education or immigrant justice, including 3-5 years of people management. Must have deep expertise in California higher education systems and experience managing grant-funded programs.

Key skills: Strategic Leadership, People Management, Program Implementation, Partnership Development, Grant Management, Budget Oversight, Policy Analysis, Facilitation, Communication, Coalition Building, Higher Education Strategy, Equity-Centered Practice, Technical Assistance, Operational Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Systems Change Leadership

Keywords: Higher Education, Undocumented Students, Immigrant Rights, Postsecondary Access, College Affordability, Financial Aid, In-state Tuition, Economic Mobility, Systems Change, Grant Compliance, Institutional Partnerships, Trauma-Informed Practice, Equity and Inclusion, California Education System, Advocacy Campaigns, Narrative Change, Technical Assistance, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration