Jobs in Costa Mesa

Company Description

Project Chemistry is a leading cosmetic formulation and biotechnology innovation lab based in Irvine, California. We partner with emerging and established beauty brands to create breakthrough skin and hair care products that combine scientific rigor, ingredient innovation, and commercial feasibility.

Our expertise spans ingredient discovery, biotech-driven IP creation, advanced active system development, formulation, and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. We work across prestige, mass, and niche categories with a strong emphasis on efficacy, safety, differentiation, and scalability.

At Project Chemistry, we pride ourselves on blending cutting-edge science with commercial practicality to deliver high-performing formulas that stand out in today's competitive beauty market. Our team thrives on collaboration, curiosity, disciplined execution, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in cosmetics. Join us in driving forward innovation and connecting creativity with high-performance solutions.

Role Description

The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading cosmetic skin and hair care projects from concept ideation through formulation approval and technology transfer to contract manufacturers. This role combines strategic product development with disciplined project management to ensure timelines, deliverables, costs, and communication remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

The Product Development Manager is responsible for identifying product claims and constructing claims frameworks aligned with ingredient strategy and brand positioning. This role collaborates with internal teams and third-party laboratories to design and oversee claims substantiation testing, ensuring all performance claims are scientifically defensible and commercially impactful.

The Product Development Manager determines specific active ingredient strategies tailored to each client's needs and target claims, translating client briefs into structured product architectures with defined hero actives, supporting ingredient systems, and commercial guardrails. This role evaluates ingredient performance, regulatory alignment, scalability, and cost implications to ensure each concept is scientifically sound and commercially viable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of consumer-relevant product concepts from ideation through approval, including defining active ingredient strategies aligned with efficacy goals, claims positioning, regulatory geography, and budget constraints.

• Identify product claims and work with internal and third-party laboratories to design, coordinate, and oversee claims substantiation testing (e.g., clinical, instrumental, SPF, antioxidant, penetration, TEWL), ensuring all claims are realistic, regulatory-aligned, and supported by credible data.

• Evaluate supplier materials and construct synergistic active systems that differentiate Project Chemistry's offerings while remaining scalable and manufacturable.

• Develop preliminary cost of goods estimates during early concept phases and continuously assess the impact of formulation changes on profitability and pricing strategy.

• Ensure ingredient selections, concentration levels, and delivery systems align with client margin targets and channel positioning.

• Evaluate and recommend packaging formats based on formula compatibility, brand aesthetic, sustainability goals, minimum order quantities, and lead times.

• Collaborate with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure formulation and packaging decisions are operationally aligned and scale-ready.

• Own project timelines, milestones, approvals, and deliverables from Statement of Work execution through technology transfer readiness.

• Manage sampling cycles, revisions, and cross-functional coordination while proactively identifying risks related to scope, cost, or timing.

• Translate technical challenges into clear client-facing communication and support competitive benchmarking and claims alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in cosmetic product development for skin and/or hair care, including active ingredient selection and development strategy guidance.

• Strong understanding of the beauty product development lifecycle, active ingredient landscape, and supplier ecosystem.

• Demonstrated ability to build COGS models and evaluate how formulation decisions impact margin targets and pricing tiers.

• Experience assessing packaging compatibility, minimum order quantities, and contract manufacturing workflows.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with claims substantiation testing, tech transfer, and scale-up processes.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in multi-layer PCB design for defense electronics systems and proficiency in industry-standard PCB design tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop multi-layer PCB layouts for defense electronic systems.

Utilize OrCAD/Allegro tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Perform high-speed and high-density PCB layout design while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability.

Ensure PCB designs comply with IPC Class 3 standards and industry best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, manufacturing, and testing teams.

Required Skills:

6–10 years of experience in PCB design and layout engineering.

Strong proficiency in OrCAD and Allegro PCB design tools.

Experience with high-speed and high-density PCB layout design.

Knowledge of IPC Class 3 design standards.

IPC CID or CID+ certification is preferred.

Job Title: Maintenance Coordinator (Planning & Scheduling)

Location: Irvine, CA USA 92606

Duration: 06 Months contract (Potential temp to perm)

Payrate: $20/hr.- $28/hr. (depending on experience)

Shift: 1st shift, 6am, 7am or 8am start

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking the timely execution of maintenance activities to support equipment reliability and production requirements. This role ensures accurate system updates, effective use of maintenance resources, and clear communication across Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Procurement to meet internal customer schedules.

Responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling:

• Update the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with timely and accurate work order, asset, and parts information.
• Stage, prioritize, and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to meet production windows and maximize resource utilization.
• Develop weekly and daily maintenance schedules; coordinate short-range capacity plans and planned shutdowns/turnarounds.
• Monitor and resolve short-term capacity conflicts (e.g., staffing reassignments, overtime, contractor support, alternate equipment utilization).
• Manage and schedule contractors/vendors for work performed on site.

Work Order Management

• Coordinate with support groups (Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS) to initiate corrective action on work orders placed on hold.
• Assign Safety Concerns and track to closure.
• Create, split, and update work orders in the CMMS (e.g., create child/sub-tasks), and coordinate inspections and sign-offs as required.
• Audit and reconcile documentation to maintain work-in-process (WIP) and asset history accuracy; ensure timely closeout with proper failure codes, labor, and parts usage.
• Track progress of jobs across maintenance shops, external repair vendors, and calibration labs; escalate discrepancies and delays.

Materials, Tooling, and MRO Inventory:

• Coordinate release and kitting of materials/components, spares, and consumables to support scheduled work.
• Identify and communicate component shortages to support maintenance schedules; track purchase order and repair order status.
• Request and prioritize specialized tooling, calibrated instruments, and permits required at the job site.
• Monitor packaging, handling, and storage of parts and repaired components to prevent damage and preserve warranty.

Cross-Functional Coordination and Communication:

• Serve as liaison between Maintenance, EHS, and Operations to resolve scheduling conflicts and align maintenance windows with production demand.

Contractor Management:

• Ensure all contractors and vendors have been reviewed to comply with company Contractor Management requirements and ensure all EHS rules are adhered to.
• Participate in tier/team meetings to drive progress on schedule attainment, cost, quality, and reliability goals.
• Prepare and deliver status updates and reports to team leaders and stakeholders (e.g., job progress, backlog, PM compliance, MTTR/MTBF trends).
• Reliability, Compliance, and Documentation
• Support implementation of recovery plans to restore equipment uptime after unplanned events.
• Maintain current job plans, SOPs, prints/drawings, and technical documentation for maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to and promote EHS and regulatory requirements (e.g., LOTO, confined space, hot work permits, PPE); support audits and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement and root cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone) and implement preventive actions.

Logistics and General Support

• Move materials and tooling using, dolly, hand truck, or carts as required.
• Coordinate external contractors/OEMs for specialized maintenance and field service.
• Train and assist less experienced employees in CMMS use, job planning, and standard work.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Two years of maintenance planning/scheduling, maintenance coordination, or production support experience in a computerized environment, or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, EAM, or equivalent) and maintenance workflows (PM/PdM/CM).
• Understanding of maintenance resource and capacity planning; familiarity with MRO spares and basic MRP concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation (routings, job plans, schematics, P&IDs, and blueprints).
• Proficiency with standard office and reporting tools (e.g. Excel, Outlook); experience with dashboards/reporting preferred.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks involving standing/walking.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and be a participative team player.
• Preferred: exposure to reliability/maintenance frameworks (e.g., TPM, RCM), basic KPIs (PM compliance, backlog, MTBF/MTTR), and contractor/vendor coordination.

Vice President, Logistics Transformation

Irvine, CA or Carlsbad, CA

The Vice President of Logistics Transformation role is responsible for driving significant changes within logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance aligned to organizational strategy.

The primary responsibility is to develop and execute the business plan for process optimization, service performance enhancement, and distribution operations for overall logistics improvement. In addition to delivering results, this role will ensure execution of the plan with cross-functional leads including Global Operations & Supply Chain, IT, Finance, and Human Resources.

As the Vice President of Logistics Transformation, you will have an opportunity to:

Strategic Logistics Planning:

• Develop and execute a logistics strategy that aligns with the company's long-term business objectives.

Process Optimization:

• Analyze current logistics processes and identify areas for improvement using methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Implement process changes to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.

Distribution Operations Management:

• Oversee site leadership for multiple distributions centers, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and service standards are met
• Establish and monitor KPIs including cost per unit, order accuracy, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, and inventory accuracy

3PL Provider Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and select third-party logistics (3PL) providers to meet the company's logistics needs.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with 3PL providers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services.
• Monitor and manage the performance of 3PL providers, ensuring they meet agreed-upon KPIs and quality standards.
• Address any issues or disputes with 3PL providers and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Foster strong partnerships with 3PL providers to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of logistics operations.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting performance, improvements, and areas of concern.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize disruptions in logistics service operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including international trade laws and safety standards.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of logistics professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide training and development opportunities.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance, operations, IT) to ensure logistics strategies support overall business goals.
• Develop strong relationships with external partners (e.g., suppliers, third-party logistics providers) to ensure effective logistics operations.

Sustainability Initiatives:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies that support the company's sustainability goals.
• Identify opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of logistics operations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in logistics operations, process design, and financial performance analysis
• Specific knowledge and experience within multi-channel retail fulfillment and returns market
• Experience with M&A and divestitures, including Transition Service Agreements (TSA)
• Experience with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in logistics software and tools, including WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.
• Project management skills, with experience in managing large-scale logistics projects.
• Negotiation skills for managing 3PL contracts and service agreements.

Job Title: Operations Manager - Process Automation

Reports to: VP, Operational Excellence

Location: Irvine, CA

About Our Organization

RIS Rx (pronounced "RISE") is a healthcare technology startup in the pharmaceutical patient access and affordability space. We have quickly become an industry leader with a valuable service portfolio that addresses common patient access barriers, leading to better treatment outcomes and improved quality of life. Here at RIS Rx, we invite our teammates and partners to "Rise Up" with us to bring accessible healthcare to everyone.

Job Summary

We are growing exponentially so we need to build products that scale. This Operations Manager will pave the way for our PMs and Engineers by partnering with operators to measure performance, identify high ROI problems, prototype with low-code and GenAI solutions, and implement systems that pull the solution and operations towards the goal.

The ideal candidate is a structured problem solver with an eye for detail, a track record of rolling up their sleeves to experience the problem, and excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define KPIs and build dashboards to measure performance and support proactive decision-making.

• Identify, structure, and prioritize problems that affect our KPIs. Use frameworks and data to brainstorm options. Facilitate tradeoff conversations with leadership to align on a recommendation.

• Create project plans, generate cross-functional buy-in, and project manage a team to meet deliverables.

• Build low-code solutions and otherwise prototype products. Use these prototypes to clarify product requirements for PMs and engineers.

• Implement processes and systems to reduce chaos and pull operations towards KPIs.

• Be a thought partner to our operations, product, and engineering leaders.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in a quantitative field like engineering, science, or mathematics.

• 5+ years of experience in a role that requires highly structured problem solving like engineering, consulting, finance, and supply chain management.

• Experience operating, building, or otherwise getting your hands dirty to solve the problem.

Skills

• Strong analytical problem solving and structured thinking. Able to translate ambiguity into repeatable and scalable systems.

• Thorough and detail oriented.

• Action-oriented and not afraid of solving a problem you've never seen before. A self-starter and go-getter.

• Comfortable building models in Excel or writing scripts in Python. Bonus points if you've built solutions with GenAI tools.

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to tailor your message to the audience.

• Collaborative and teammate-lifting mindset.

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Job Title: Procurement Logistics Manager

Location: Chino, CA or Fontana, CA

Annual Base: $90,000 - $120,000 + Annual Bonus

Who We Are

At JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics), part of , we are a leading technology-driven supply chain and logistics solutions provider under . Built on deep expertise in automation, smart fulfilment, and data intelligence, we operate end-to-end logistics services that empower businesses and enhance customer experience. Our integrated networks span warehouse management, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky items logistics, cold chain, and cross-border operations, ensuring speed, reliability, and precision at every stage.

Our Global Reach

JINGDONG Logistics has developed one of the most extensive logistics infrastructures in the world, managing more than 3,600 warehouses with over 34 million square meters of space. Our Global Smart Supply Chain Network combines highly automated warehousing with robust international transportation solutions, enabling seamless cross-border movement. Today, we operate 130+ bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses across 23 countries and regions, supported by our global brands, JoyLogistics and JoyExpress, as we continue scaling 's international logistics footprint.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: We Offer

Joining JD Logistics means helping shape the future of global supply chain and logistics. You'll work with smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, and innovative technology that keeps goods moving worldwide. With a competitive salary, great locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you'll have the space to take on meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a fast-evolving industry.

About The Team

You'll be joining the JINGDONG Logistics team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Resource Pool Development: Establish and maintain a dynamic, multi-channel transportation resource pool. Integrating online and offline carriers to create standardized supplier profiles, meetting diverse business transportation needs.
• Bidding & Procurement Execution: Lead regional/route-specific bidding processes, including bid preparation and negotiation. Ensure transparency and compliance through digitized procurement workflows, securing high-quality resources.
• Cost Management Framework: Develop a predictive cost model and standardized pricing system using market data. Drive cost optimization via regular price negotiations and innovative modeling approaches.
• Supplier Performance Management: Implement tiered evaluation criteria to assess supplier performance, address exceptions, and enforce a merit-based retention mechanism to elevate overall service quality.
• Process Digitization & Optimization: Spearhead the implementation of a resource management system, digitizing bidding, contract management, and cost analysis to enhance procurement efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

About You

• 4-7+ years of experience in international logistics - prefer 3PL and eCommerce background.
• Candidates with experience in capacity procurement team management, 2C last-mile service provider resources, and trucking resources are preferred, with e-commerce logistics and warehousing experience being even more advantageous.
• Extensive experience in supplier procurement, management, and assessment, excellent business negotiation skills and coordination abilities, and a clear understanding of market capacity conditions and pricing structures.
• Must be able to speak English and Chinese

At JINGDONG Logistics, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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The Commercial Auto Risk Analyst supports underwriting and risk management activities related to commercial vehicle exposures within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry. This role assists in evaluating risk, supporting underwriting decisions, and managing portfolio exposures for accounts insured under Commercial Auto Insurance policies. Working within a large global insurer, the analyst contributes to risk assessment, reinsurance placement, and broker relations while ensuring compliance with applicable Insurance Regulation and company underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Assist underwriting teams in evaluating commercial auto accounts by analyzing exposure data, loss history, fleet composition, driver profiles, and operational risk factors.
• Review submissions and supporting documentation to ensure risks meet internal underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of underwriting recommendations by identifying risk characteristics, potential loss drivers, and appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in identifying risks that require facultative or treaty reinsurance support.
• Coordinate with reinsurance partners and internal underwriting teams to secure appropriate reinsurance coverage for individual risks or broader commercial auto portfolios.
• Prepare and organize underwriting information, exposure summaries, and loss data required for reinsurance placement and negotiations.
• Maintain documentation related to reinsurance agreements and ensure alignment with internal risk management policies.
• Communicate regularly with insurance agencies, Insurance Brokers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and other insurers regarding account information, underwriting requirements, and risk evaluation outcomes.
• Respond to inquiries related to underwriting submissions, policy terms, and risk management considerations.
• Assist in analyzing commercial auto loss data, claim trends, and risk metrics to support underwriting and portfolio management decisions.
• Prepare reports and summaries related to account performance, risk exposure, and underwriting results for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation within underwriting and risk management systems to support compliance and internal audits.

Requirements:

• Experience with commercial auto underwriting and risk analysis, loss data analysis and portfolio risk monitoring
• Expertise with Regulatory compliance and underwriting guidelines
• Familiarity with Reinsurance coordination and documentation
• Highly proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and ability to make data-driven decisions

Job Title :- Medical Case Manager

BuzzClan is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Medical Case Manager to support the BHI – BH Utilization Management department for our healthcare partner. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity for a licensed clinical professional with strong utilization management experience.

Position Details

• Department: BHI – BH Utilization Management
• Work Arrangement: Full Office (Onsite)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary

The Medical Case Manager is responsible for performing utilization management reviews, ensuring medical necessity determinations align with established clinical guidelines, and supporting care coordination efforts. This position plays a key role in maintaining a mission-driven culture focused on service excellence, accountability, dignity, and high-quality member care.

Duties & Responsibilities

85% – Utilization Management Services

• Participate in a high-performance, member-focused service culture.
• Collaborate with team members to support departmental goals and priorities.
• Review medical service requests using established clinical protocols to determine medical appropriateness and necessity.
• Mail decision notifications to providers and members as required.
• Screen inpatient and outpatient requests for Medical Director review.
• Gather relevant clinical documentation prior to submission.
• Communicate Medical Director determinations and document outcomes in the utilization management system.
• Complete documentation and authorization updates at the time of telephone or fax communication.
• Contact health networks and customer service departments regarding enrollments.
• Identify and report complaints through proper tracking systems or escalate urgent matters.
• Refer potential overutilization or underutilization cases to the Medical Director.
• Perform care coordination activities related to Transition Care Management (TCM).
• Review ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes for accuracy and coverage compliance.

10% – Administrative Support

• Assist management in identifying staff training needs.
• Maintain updated departmental data resources.
• Ensure compliance with data tracking and reporting protocols.

5% – Additional Responsibilities

• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current unrestricted California license (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or RN).
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Utilization management reviewer experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Managed care experience.
• Behavioral health clinical experience.

Required Licensure / Certifications

• Active and unrestricted California license (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or RN).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends if required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading or collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and utilization management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read information from computer screens and printed materials.
• Clear verbal communication and hearing ability.
• Manual dexterity for typing and documentation.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 10–25 pounds when necessary.

Work Environment

Office or Remote Site

• Indoor, sedentary work environment.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Schedule variability and potential travel.
• No harmful environmental conditions.

Clinical Setting (PACE)

• Indoor clinical environment serving frail and elderly populations.
• Potential exposure to hazardous conditions.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.

Community Setting

• Indoor work with occasional outdoor responsibilities.
• Exposure to varied temperatures.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.
• Travel as required.

International Education Corporation is a leader in post-secondary career education. Working at our employee-owned company is more than just a great career - it's an investment in yourself. Our mission is to drive personal and community transformation by empowering students to make a positive and enduring life change. We are consistently searching for like-minded compassionate professionals who strive to be the best in their respective fields. Our top candidates share our commitment to helping students build the skills to create a future of which they can be proud.

We are currently seeking a Director of Curriculum and Academic Services to join our team. This is a 100% on-site role and works out of our corporate office in Irvine, CA. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction within the company for planning, administration, supervision, and coordination of programs and courses offered within the IEC. The position is also responsible for development and/or implementation of new courses/programs and accountable for planning, directing, and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional programs as well as meeting programmatic, and accreditation standards

Primary/Essential duties and responsibilities

• Complies with all Federal, State, accreditation and institutional policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership in developing a direction and vision for academic programs, which is in line with the strategic direction of the Company.
• Actively promotes the Company's mission, vision and values statements.
• Ensures that programs meet accreditation, IEC, and Department of Education compliance standards.
• Participates in creating academic policies and procedures.
• Monitors, prepares, develops, and upgrades curriculum for current and new programs.
• Monitors, manages, and recommends for supplies and equipment for current and new programs.
• Makes recommendation for identifying, recruiting, and selecting knowledge-based expert and/or interested volunteers for curriculum development activities.
• Actively participates in market study to stay abreast of changes in program offering and subject matter.
• Actively works with Compliance Department to prepare and submit documentation for current and new programs.
• Actively works with Purchasing Department for inventory and maintenance of new program instructional materials.
• Monitor and manages the program cost to maintain profitability.
• Monitor and manages the quality of curriculum on UNIFY for program delivery in classrooms, and labs.
• Monitors changes in accreditation for changes in curriculum requirements.
• Works closely with Career Services to monitor program outcomes effectiveness for graduate placement.
• Monitor recommendation of Advisory Board meetings for instructional quality.
• Monitors Instructor's Quarterly Quality Control Report.
• Ensures that all faculty members receive ample training on program modifications and new instructional materials and textbooks.
• Actively works with publishing companies to ensure quality assurance of new technological advances in instructions and training.
• Works with Directors of Education (DOE) and Program Administrators (PA) to understand and to enforce curriculum policies and procedures.
• Works with Directors of Education (DOE) and Program Administrators (PA) to manage the quality of curricula delivery and maintains the academic integrity of the institution.
• Monitors the outcomes of the educational process to ensure programs meet objectives and academic standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master Degree preferred.
• Successful track record of effective leadership and team development.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience in education and experience in classroom teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to function as part of the company management team.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with student life, learning, services and outcomes assessment.
• Positive student retention management experience.
• Successful track record preparing and managing department budgets.
• PC competency with MS Office.

We offer an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic work environment. In addition, full-time colleagues have a variety of benefits available that include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, a generously matched 401(k) plan, voluntary benefits and much more.

If changing students' lives is also important to you, and you have the qualifications reflected above, we would love to hear from you!

***Candidates must be based in California, Maryland, or DC.***

ABOUT SEQUOIA CLIMATE FOUNDATION

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a climate philanthropy that believes in a world powered by clean energy, where all people are protected by policies that have averted the worst effects of climate change. We support bold strategies and efforts that will have both near-term impact and the greatest probability of long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to large‐scale change.

JOB SUMMARY

The Evidence and Learning Officer implements evidence and learning practices, providing actionable, evidence-based insights to grantmaking staff. They provide support in the development of theories of change, and review proposed strategies and grants to support high impact grantmaking. They work closely with grantmaking teams, providing training on key evidence and learning practices, as well as ongoing coaching and implementation support. They support strategic reflection practices with both grantmaking staff and grantees, using established methods and approaches. They work across multiple grantmaking portfolios, and are able to adapt their modes of engagement to meet the needs of grantmaking staff. Where necessary, they engage directly with grant recipients on evidence and learning related topics. They foster and embody a culture of organizational learning. The Research Officer will report to the Chief Evidence and Learning Officer, and collaborate closely with grantmaking staff across multiple organizations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY OUTCOMES

• Collaborates with multiple grantmaking portfolios to support theory of change development and provide pragmatic reviews of proposed grantmaking (using established methods and protocols).
• Supports grantmaking teams to implement purpose-oriented reflection practices with grantees that support grant stewardship and ongoing learning.
• Supports implementation of structured processes for reflection and evidence-based briefings oriented toward distilling actionable insights that maximize climate impact.
• Collaborates with other Evidence and Learning staff to conduct purpose-driven, pragmatic quantitative analysis in support of philanthropic decision-making.
• Fosters and embodies a culture of iterative experimentation and learning internally and with partners.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS

• Advanced degree in policy, science, engineering, or mathematics required.
• A minimum of three years working in climate policy, climate philanthropy, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience with synthesizing and translating technical content into actionable insights delivered verbally or writing or verbally required.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and coordination across a team required.
• Knowledge of learning and reflection practices preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Integrity: Commitment to Sequoia Climate Foundation's mission and values.
• Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrated values-based, results-driven leadership.
• Collegiality: Strong work ethic and experience working collaboratively with a team.
• Efficiency/Initiative: Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Quality/Compliance: Attention to detail and timelines.
• Analysis: Comfortable applying mathematical concepts, including calculus, statistics, and Bayesian probability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 15 lbs. Requires the ability to periodically travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.