Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives

General Purpose

Full-Time

Start Date July 1 2026

The Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives is responsible to the County Superintendent and works under the direction of the designated administrator. The Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives provides leadership, coordination, and execution of high-impact organizational priorities, ensuring that assigned initiatives and services are delivered effectively and in conformance with county, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. The position is responsible for advancing strategic initiatives, strengthening external partnerships, securing and managing grant funding, and supporting the organization's long-term vision and priorities. This role serves as a key liaison between the County Office of Education and a broad network of educational and community partners, including nonprofit, government, and industry organizations, to expand educational opportunities, resources, and outcomes across the region. The position also plays a critical role in identifying and advancing opportunities that support the growth of community education programs and expand access to services that meet evolving regional needs. This is a Classified Management position.

Requirements/Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred.

At least five (5) years of leadership experience in strategic initiatives, partnerships, or program development.

Must possess a valid California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

EdJoin Application Form

• Copy of Transcript (Proof of Bachelor's Degree)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Letters Signed and Dated)
• Resume

About The Employer

Welcome to Placer County Office of Education!

Thank you for your interest in joining our PCOE family! We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office. The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk).

Placer County Office of Education is an educational leader and a valuable and respected resource in fiscal practices, educational programs, and student services. We achieve this by developing and implementing innovative educational and administrative programs to advance regional priorities, and we foster collaborative partnerships among educational agencies and community-based organizations to promote a prosperous region.

We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of. Placer County is also an excellent choice to live, and was recently ranked #1 in quality of life in California.

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Additional Placer County Office Of Education Information

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Comments and Other Information

The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquires/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Executive Director of Human Resources Brian Swank at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road Rocklin, CA 95765 View phone number on jobradars.com or by email at ***email_hidden***

Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer