Aviation Program Manager

Aviation Program Manager

This position is an on-site, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Savoy, Illinois at the Parkland College Institute of Aviation covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $56,763.20.

Monday, January 5th, at 6PM CT

The Aviation Program Manager promotes the academic profile of the Institute of Aviation and Parkland College. The Program Manager will implement and interpret college and department policies and procedures on issues regarding student recruitment, admissions and academic advising, career counseling, alumni and corporate relations, and fundraising. The anticipated start date for the position is Summer 2026.

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

• Establish relationships within District 505, throughout Illinois, and nationally to recruit potential students and search out other recruiting opportunities with the aviation community.
• Meet with prospective students and families on and off campus to present information regarding Institute of Aviation programs and partnerships.
• Facilitate the enrollment process for new students; conduct personalized follow-up with prospective and applied students.
• Serve as a program liaison between the Institute of Aviation and other Parkland College offices, especially within Student Services, to ensure students matriculate properly.
• Participate in public events as a representative for the Institute of Aviation and Parkland College.
• In collaboration with the Director develop strategic plans, goals, budgets and recommendations for program activities and recruitment efforts.
• Provide collaborative leadership for planning, implementing, maintaining, documenting, and evaluating program services; develop operational policies, manuals, guides, and other necessary material for efficient and effective administration.
• In collaboration with the Director, assist and maintain student related information and guidelines.
• In collaboration with the Director, implement and interpret college and department policies and procedures on issues regarding student recruitment, admissions and academic advising, career counseling, alumni and corporate relations, and fundraising.
• In partnership with marketing, public relations, and the director, determine how and where the program is marketed as it relates to budgeting; assist with strategic initiatives and planning involving diversity recruitment, alumni outreach, and program events.
• In collaboration with the Director, coordinate student flight schedules.
• Direct and inform students of FAA and TSA regulations.
• Utilize social media, websites, and technology to identify career communities and increase awareness of career resources, programs, scholarships, opportunities, and meaningful connections for students.
• Provide advice and counsel to students regarding the following: career plans, curriculum, registration, financial aid, scholarships, and all matters related to aviation degree requirements.
• Done in close collaboration with director and program partners, coordinate experiential learning and professional development activities for students; identify, facilitate and establish academic partnerships with other aviation programs to increase opportunity for our students and alumni; identify, facilitate and establish relationships with entities in the aviation industry and create corporate partnerships with regional, national and corporate airlines to increase opportunities for our students and alumni.
• Manage, create, and analyze departmental programs such as Aviation Day and annual Job Fair that promote the program to outside community groups.
• Oversee, guide and aid registered student committees, flying team and other organizations associated with the program (WAI, OBAP, BPA, EAA).
• Establish meaningful connections between students, alumni, and employers through associations, fairs, conferences, networking events, and career programs.
• Serve on campus committees, in relation to, recruitment, admissions, and retention.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or two (2) years of related…