Program Specialist, Wellness Coach Designated Education Program

Program Specialist, Wellness Coach Designated Education Program

75% Remote within California, 25% Travel. Must reside in California

We are seeking a Program Specialist to join FoundationCCC in its mission of benefiting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Together, we are building stronger communities by getting students and colleges the resources they need to succeed and expanding pathways to economic and social mobility across California. Join us as we continue this important work to uphold the value of community colleges in building a brighter future.

What You’ll Do

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities  

● Outreach & Recruitment 

○ Implement strategic, data-driven recruitment plans in collaboration with FCCC, HCAI,  and colleges, ensuring equitable access and alignment with statewide program goals.  ○ Cultivate and maintain relationships with faculty, deans, and key college personnel to  strengthen engagement and streamline recruitment pipelines.  

○ Oversee multi-channel outreach campaigns, leveraging digital, in-person, and community  engagement strategies, while continuously monitoring metrics and refining approaches to  maximize student participation.  

● Communities of Practice (CoP)  

○ Coordinate and facilitate Communities of Practice sessions for participating colleges.  ○ Collaborate with CoP participants to design agendas, discussion prompts, and follow-up  action items.  

○ Foster peer-to-peer collaboration and knowledge sharing among colleges  

● Technical Assistance (TA)  

○ Coordinate and deliver technical assistance (TA) sessions tailored to college needs.  ○ Track TA requests and ensure timely responses with actionable solutions.  

○ Work with subject matter experts to create and update TA resources, guides, and toolkits.  ○ Monitor TA session outcomes and collect feedback to continuously improve support  offerings.  

● Student Ambassador Program  

○ Support the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of Student  Ambassadors across participating colleges, ensuring alignment with program goals and  workforce pathways. 

○ Provide guidance and mentorship to student leaders through structured 1:1 engagement,  performance monitoring, and capacity-building initiatives.  

○ Design and optimize ambassador-led outreach strategies, ensuring seamless integration  with program objectives and statewide initiatives.  

● Program Operations & Logistics  

○ Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of webinars, technical assistance sessions,  and other program events, ensuring alignment with project objectives.  

○ Develop, refine, and implement operational protocols and best practices for key processes  (e.g., COPs, webinars, kick-offs, contract execution, quarterly check-ins) to enhance  efficiency and impact.  

○ Ensure consistent, high-quality program operations across multiple colleges and teams,  identifying areas for improvement and innovation.  

● Collateral & Content Development  

○ Oversee the creation of strategic outreach collateral, student-facing materials, and  technical assistance resources in partnership with communications staff.  

○ Draft and review program communications, including newsletters, briefs, website  content, and email campaigns, ensuring clarity, alignment with program goals, and  engagement of diverse audiences.  

○ Balance creative content development with operational and fiscal considerations,  including approval workflows, cost efficiency, and timeliness.  

● Data Collection & Documentation  

○ Support the collection, analysis, and synthesis of program data from webinars, technical  assistance sessions, recruitment, and ambassador engagement.  

○ Assist with collecting qualitative and quantitative insights, including college  administrator feedback, student testimonials, and community narratives, into actionable  recommendations for program design and improvement.  

○ Maintain accurate, comprehensive records to support funder reporting, internal  evaluation, and strategic decision-making.