Principal, Advisory And Capacity Building One Degrees

Position: Principal, Advisory And Capacity Building One Million Degrees
Position description

• Principal, Advisory and Capacity Building (Remote or Illinois-based)

• Remote

• Full Time

• Executive

About One Million Degrees:

One Million Degrees accelerates community college students’ progress on career pathways to economic mobility.

Over 60% of students who start community college do not complete a degree or successfully transfer to a four‑year institution. However, 84% of jobs in the US require skills training beyond high school. OMD’s holistic support model is designed to support community college students as they work toward degrees and careers. From tutors and coaches to financial assistance and professional development, OMD helps community college students succeed in school, work, and life, transforming their futures and the futures of those around them for generations.

The OMD student support model is rooted in evaluation and evidence: A randomized controlled trial conducted with the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab shows that OMD scholars are 70% more likely to enroll, 94% more likely to persist, 73% more likely to earn a degree.

OMD is pursuing scale both through its direct service model with the City Colleges of Chicago and by launching a new, national expansion division:
Advisory and Capacity Building (ACB), which provides consulting support and technical assistance to organizations seeking to build out OMD programming in their own unique contexts. ACB has developed or is developing four service offerings as part of this work that are focused on:

• Advancing community college completion, particularly for low‑income, first‑generation, and students of color;

• Supporting more equitable transfer outcomes for students transitioning from community college to university;

• Strengthening dual enrollment pathways to facilitate more high school graduates matriculating in and completing community college;

• Propelling economic mobility post‑graduation by aiding in the transition from community college to the workforce.

We currently have a portfolio of five pilot projects—with partners throughout the country—in deploying these service offerings. Throughout this growing body of work, OMD seeks to promote its role as a national model for sustainable, scalable, and systemic change.

OMD Values

• Equity:
We address historical and existing systemic inequities by taking a holistic approach to supporting students on their path to economic mobility.

• Excellence:
We hold ourselves to a high bar and provide exceptional support so that students are empowered to achieve their ambitions.

• Community:
We unite around putting students first, collaborating with partners, and celebrating our collective wins.

• Learning:
We each adapt to a changing world and refine our approach to support students, community members, staff, and stakeholders along the way.

• Amplify:
We advocate for our students and share what we've learned as leaders in the field.

Position Summary

One Million Degrees (OMD) is seeking a visionary, equity-driven leader to serve as Principal of Advisory and Capacity Building (ACB). Reporting to the Executive Director of ACB, the Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling OMD’s national impact.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative pilot projects, co‑create service offerings with diverse partners, and drive systemic change particularly in the dual enrollment/dual credit context but also in community college completion, transfer and workforce transitions. The Principal will steward high‑level relationships with colleges, K‑12 Districts, intermediaries, and public agencies, while architecting and implementing solutions that improve outcomes for low‑income, first‑generation students and students of color.

Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in higher education, a track record of strategic leadership, and a passion for educational equity.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Partner Management and Project Execution:
Lead a portfolio of OMD’s Advisory and Capacity Building consulting projects.

• Oversee and run regular meetings with “client” community colleges and intermediaries, with project management support from ACB Director.

• Hold primary…