10,000 Degrees

10,000 Degrees is the premier college success organization in California.  Founded in 1981, the organization provides a comprehensive program assisting students from low-income households with intensive college prep, mentoring, college and financial counseling, scholarships and financial aid management and has helped thousands of them get to and successfully graduate college.    

10,000 Degrees is a high-impact, outcomes oriented organization, with a $8 plus million budget and over 50 staff.   We operate in an entrepreneurial environment and are committed to continuous improvement, and we invest in our team so that each member has the opportunity to be the best they can be.  With huge need and huge promise in California, 10,000 Degrees is on a trajectory of growth and expansion, seeking to dramatically increase our impact.  We are seeking talent with superior critical thinking, communication and relationship-building skills.