Director, Public Funding

Director, Public Funding

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

As our Director, Public Funding, you will build relationships with public funders (primarily local and state governments) aligned with College Track sites to increase awareness within those institutions and build support for College Track’s mission to equip students confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power.

The candidate will also be a strategic internal partner to Program, Finance, and leadership teams to ensure cross-department communication, and compliance and stewardship of public funds within the organization.

Reporting to, and in partnership with, the Vice President of Philanthropy, the inaugural Director of Public Funding will bring public sector funding expertise to the team to build a portfolio of funders that complement College Track’s philanthropy work.

The candidate will work closely with the Philanthropy Operations, Finance, and Program teams to execute proposals and track deliverables and reports.

Starting in FY26 (approximately July of 2025), the Director will oversee a Manager of Public Funding who will provide support to an expanding pipeline of active funding initiatives.

You’ll know Director, Public Funding is the right fit for you if

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• You have familiarity with the government and institutional funding landscape, preferably in secondary and postsecondary education.
• You have the ability to maintain positive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders working in a non-adversarial, professional, and diplomatic manner.
• You have solid writing, editing, and oral communication skills including excellent public speaking and presentation skills with demonstrated experience conveying complex concepts in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner.
• You have familiarity with program budgets and the principles of program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• You have experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and budgets and implementing strategic program goals.
• You are excited to work remotely or hybrid within one of our existing regions :
• Oakland, CA
• Sacramento, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Denver, CO
• New Orleans, LA
• D.C. Metro Area

This position is full-time, exempt, with a full compensation range of $109,680-$164,520 (LA, DC and Oakland), $104,196 - $156,294 (Sac and NOLA), $98,712- $148,068 (Colorado) with the exact compensation depending on experience.

New staff are rarely brought in at the top of the range to ensure internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during an employee’s time at College Track.

We are committed to the growth and development of staff both through formal and informal opportunities.

How To Apply

To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn’t highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success.

College Track is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.

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