Policy Director
Californiacompetes
About this role
The Policy Director at California Competes leads the organization’s policy research and advocacy efforts focused on higher education and equity in California. They develop strategic initiatives, analyze legislation, and build relationships with policymakers to advance the organization’s policy agenda, all while supporting a team and overseeing externally contracted research activities.
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About Californiacompetes
californiacompetes.orgCalifornia Competes is a nonpartisan policy research and advocacy organization focused on improving California’s higher education system. It conducts evidence-based research, policy analysis, and stakeholder convenings to address affordability, access, student success, and alignment between college programs and labor-market needs. The group publishes reports and recommendations to inform state policymakers, institutions, and community leaders. Its mission is to advance policies that expand opportunity, raise degree attainment, and strengthen California’s economic competitiveness.
About Californiacompetes
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$120k – $150k
per year