Program Manager – Education Research and Special Projects; CCF

Posted on July 31, 2019

The California Community Foundation (CCF) is a public, charitable organization serving Los Angeles County in multiple capacities since 1915. We encourage philanthropy by individuals, families, companies and organizations, and serve as a trusted steward of their charitable funds and legacies. We make grants and collaborate with nonprofits in specific areas and concentrate attention and resources on the needs of the most vulnerable individuals and groups in the community.

CCF convenes and engages nonprofit, private and public-sector partners to increase philanthropy and incorporate philanthropists into community problem solving in Los Angeles.

CCF is a dynamic environment that values individuals who want a purpose more than a position. We have a diverse and talented team of experienced and passionate advocates for our community. We are a learning organization driven by the idea that continuous improvement furthers professional development and increases our ability to effect positive change. We seek individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting highly focused on results and impact.

Reporting to the Senior Program Officer, Education, the Program Manager, Education Research and Special Projects manages the research, evaluation, and data elements of the California Community Foundation’s education team, focusing especially on the public/private partnership with the Los Angeles County Probation Department. This position manages CCF’s relationship with the evaluator for the public/private partnership by setting and maintaining contractual requirements – such as reporting and data proficiency services – provided by the evaluator.

This position also provides internal data analysis and research services for the education team more generally, which includes Early Care and Education, K-12, and Postsecondary Transitions and Success focus areas. In addition, this position will support other education initiatives related to the education team’s grantmaking and convening activities.

This is a project-based position. The term of the position is minimum one year, potential for up to 3 years—contingent upon continued project funding.

• Manage Research, Evaluation, and Data for Public/Private Partnership
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  Manage CCF’s relationship with the evaluator for the public/private partnership. Sets expectations for reporting, grantee technical assistance, and data submission for P/PP evaluator. Compile and share research from youth development and juvenile justice diversion work to share with project partners and evaluator.
  
  Duties include:
  • Set expectations for key duties, address questions
  • Facilitate collaboration between evaluator and lead capacity-builder
  • Monitor progress for completion of key duties, notably:
  • Quarterly reports
  • Coaching grant recipients, facilitating data proficiency exercises
• Support P/PP Administration
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  Assist grant review process. Support planning and implementation of site visit process. Support final decision-making processes for grant applicants.
  
  Duties include:
  • Design and adapt decision-making rubric
  • Support and train application reviewers
  • Organize and analyze applicant data
  • Produce summary reports
• Support Research and Data Analysis for Education Team
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  Gather, analyze, and visualize quantitative or qualitative data as needed to inform the efforts of program officers. Conduct research necessary to inform education team activities which includes but is not limited to researching educational trends in potential investment areas, designing effective grant cycles/administration (Request for Information, Request for Proposals, etc.), and learning from peers and demonstration projects of relevance. Produce reports or deliverables that reflect education team’s efforts and/or the indicators that convey the state of educational opportunity in Los Angeles County.
• Support Grantmaking and Convening Activities for Education Team
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  In collaboration with program officers, support education initiatives related to the education team’s grantmaking and convening activities. This includes but is not limited to supporting the…