Program Officer, Mathematics Initiatives

Job Description:

• Drive continued advancement of the California Mathematics Alignment Project and related Roadmap recommendations
• Oversee professional learning initiatives, research projects, and pilot initiatives
• Develop, execute, and manage grants
• Support policy development, outreach, and implementation
• Manage stakeholder engagement and contractors
• Develop strategic communications and provide evaluation support
• Oversee Learning Lab’s mathematics grant project portfolio
• Conduct research and interviews supporting grant opportunities, research projects, professional learning, and pilot initiatives
• Develop and manage strategic outreach and public-facing communications
• Oversee RFP processes from launch through grant awards, including state compliance
• Provide technical assistance to grantees
• Approve invoices and budget and scope-of-work change requests
• Conduct grantee check-ins and cohort meetings
• Develop or oversee research briefs and reports
• Grow mathematics-related communities
• Facilitate Substack posts, LinkedIn posts, and other media coverage
• Serve as primary contact and liaise with constituencies, external groups, and contractors
• Recruit and manage peer review processes, selection committees, and process and award briefings

Requirements:

• Minimum of eight (8)+ years of experience researching, analyzing, and synthesizing data, program development, and communications
• Research and evaluation experience
• Prior experience managing or developing a program preferred
• Experience with strategic communications preferred
• Understanding of and experience working in public higher education systems, policy, and research in California
• Understanding of and experience working with K-12 secondary systems of education and California state agencies, boards, and commissions preferred
• Experience working directly with higher education faculty and/or K-12 teachers preferred
• Knowledge of policy and research related to mathematics education in California
• Experience developing and implementing funding opportunities or RFPs
• Experience with higher education grantmaking opportunities for UC, CSU, and California Community Colleges
• Must reside in California
• Availability of 30–40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program
• Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Fully remote positions
• Professional development commitment
• Shared leadership and employee growth opportunities