Executive Director of San Diego College of Continuing Education Foundation (SDCCE)

Join The San DiegoCollege of Continuing Education Foundation in the most exciting role at the intersection of education and community development! They are on the lookout for an Executive Director to lead the charge on-site in San Diego, CA by creating pathways for student success and bridging equity gaps in education. Reporting to the SDCCE Foundation Board of Directors and working closely with the College President and esteemed members of the President's Cabinet, you will be the visionary behind the workforce, community, and economic development efforts. Together, you will forge strategic alliances, champion K-12 planning, optimize enrollment, and drive economic growth initiatives. Your leadership will make a real impact on the lives of their students and community.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of this amazing journey!

Another Source’s client, San DiegoCollege of Continuing Education Foundation (SDCCE Foundation), is recruiting an Executive Director, SDCCE Foundation to join their team in San Diego, CA 

Here’s a little about SDCCE Foundation and the position they are recruiting for:  

The San DiegoCollege of Continuing Education Foundation (SDCCE Foundation) is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the advancement of education for San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE). SDCCE functions as an integral part of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) as the tuition-free, noncredit, adult education and career technical education institution of SDCCD. The SDCCE Foundation officially functions as an auxiliary organization for SDCCE as defined by State of California Education Code. 

San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is the adult education division of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). As the largest provider of noncredit education in California, SDCCE’s mission is to provide accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and career training to adult students. SDCCE has offered free career training and classes continuously for more than 100 years. 

What’s in it for you:   

SDCCE Foundation offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. Link to view benefits: https://www.sdccd.edu/about/departments-and-offices/human-resources/benefits/  
 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000.  

About the role: 

Reporting to the SDCCE Foundation Board of Directors, and under the leadership of the College President, the Executive Director of the SDCCE Foundation, provides vision and administrative leadership for the workforce, community, and economic development infrastructure, and establishes career pathways that lead to livable wage employment opportunities for students. Collaboration lies at the heart of our mission as you work closely with the College President, Vice President of Instruction, Vice President of Student Services, Vice President of Administrative Services, and other esteemed members of the President's Cabinet. The Executive Director of the SDCCE Foundation will help ensure the College excels in fulfilling its responsibilities to industry and the community across various service areas, including forging strategic alliances with industry associations, partnering with labor councils, championing K-12 planning and concurrent enrollment initiatives, strengthening ties with community organizations, overseeing transportation services, managing offsite education centers, optimizing enrollment, securing vital grants, and driving economic growth initiatives within our community. Your leadership will propel our college's mission, positively impacting the lives of our students. 

What you will be doing: 

Financial Management 

Operational and Governance Oversight 

Community Liaison 

Business Development and Project Management 

Grant Writing and Resource Development 

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in business management, marketing, organizational development or closely related field required, Doctoral or other advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience. 
• A minimum of four years of experience sales and marketing of for-profit or not-for-profit programs or products. 
• A minimum of four years of experience working with a non-profit elected and/or appointed Board of Directors. 

• A minimum of four years experience working with a non-profit advisory board or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated experience in organizational development preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience in consultative selling techniques and contract negotiation (this includes the ability to build organizational awareness of each client’s business, organization and objectives in order to link training to client’s business objectives). 
• Experience working with institutions of higher education and/or workforce systems, particularly with disadvantaged student populations such as opportunity youth, foster youth, homeless students, veterans, and students with disabilities. 
• Understanding of applicable sections of State Education Codes including those connected to Auxiliary organizations. 

• Demonstrated track record in generating annual revenue in excess of $1,000,000 preferred. 
• Experience with fundraising, including fee for service, grant development, major gifts, and scholarship campaigns. 
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. 

• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong skills in Microsoft Word required. 
• Ability to function with minimal supervision; strong attention to detail, and ability to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. 
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully with a diverse student population, clients, vendors, faculty, staff, Board of Directors, and the public. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel within San Diego to accommodate the needs of clients and potential clients of ETi. 

• Must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

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