Organizational Overview:
Opportunity Fund was founded on the principle that a little seed money and the right financial advice can drive permanent and lasting change in the lives of Californians. As California’s largest microfinance provider, and a national leader in the microfinance movement, Opportunity Fund has helped thousands of people make basic yet transformative changes in their economic well-being. By offering microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs, and savings incentives to families and prospective college students, we provide the essential boost to empower individuals to reimagine their futures.

Certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Opportunity Fund has a staff of 90+ and offices in San Jose, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Our vision is that all Californians have access to empowering financial products to improve their lives. To achieve that vision Opportunity Fund facilitates economic mobility through entrepreneurship and education.

Position Summary:
Opportunity Fund seeks a Director of College Success Products. We seek a mission-driven leader with the skills, judgment, passion and project management acumen to lead the pilot and roll-out of College Success products throughout California. This will require acting as “entrepreneur in residence” to develop new financial products that respond to the financial challenges particularly faced by low-income community college students. The first product to be tested/piloted will be a College financing product that is simple, high-impact, and with potential to scale, intended to enable college persistence (retention) and increased enrollment intensity and more rapid progression (compression).

Key Responsibilities:
Work with executive team on final product development and project vision
Develop viable business plan (final value proposition, delivery platform, outreach strategy, partnerships, budget and financial projections)
Develop and implement pilot (timeline, milestones, deliverables) with enrollment in at least 2 campuses (pilot size 100-200 students)
Hire, mentor and supervise staff as needed
Support early evaluation and fundraising efforts
Depending on pilot outcomes, define next steps, build team, and implement roll-out strategy (ramp up to 500+ accounts/year).
Own budgeting and major strategic decisions

Required Qualifications:
BS/BA required.
10+ years’ experience as Project Manager or Director in results driven organizations
Proven track record of leading successful projects/initiatives (soup to nuts) in entrepreneurial environment
ability to hit the ground running and thrive in environment “under construction” with moving targets/goals/vision
jack of all trades- strategic and tactical good sales and people skills, innovative and effective, process and results oriented
Passionate about college success and committed to making a difference
Experience in Education or Financial Services a plus
Graduate of a community college a plus

Compensation and Office Location:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage 100% company funded for employees. Family coverage also available.
Tax deferred 403(B) retirement plan (some employer contribution & matching);
Paid vacation (increased with tenure), holiday and sick leave days.
Location: Opportunity Fund’s San Jose or San Francisco Office with partial telecommute option.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume and thoughtful cover letter to jobs@opportunityfund.org that includes how you heard about the position, information about prior experience scaling a product or service, and “Director, College Success” in the subject line.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Opportunity Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.opportunityfund.org