Adult Education Project Manager - Oakton College

Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibilities

The Adult Education Project Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the expansion of Adult Education services, including English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, by enhancing the capacity of our current team. Working in partnership with the Adult Education management and leadership team, this position involves contributing to site identification and management, faculty hiring, and grant management, along with implementing and managing projects.

The ideal candidate will have robust project management skills, a thorough understanding of adult education, and the ability to foster effective collaboration across teams.

Characteristic

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Implementation and Management:

* Lead and support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects aimed at the expansion of Adult Education services.

* Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to achieve goals efficiently and effectively.

* Work with AE Managers to evaluate and implement new classes, ensuring alignment with program goals and student needs.

* Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments to support program success.

Site Identification and Management (in partnership with AE Management and Leadership):

* Collaborate with the Adult Ed management and leadership team in identifying and preparing sites for service expansion.

* Ensure that sites are properly equipped and meet the requirements for new or expanded programs.

Grant Management (in partnership with AE Management and Leadership):

* Support the identification of grant opportunities and the development of proposals.

* Assist in managing grant-funded projects, ensuring adherence to grant requirements and reporting obligations.

* Develop and implement strategies to address the diverse needs of adult learners, ensuring access to necessary support services.

* During peak times, assist office staff with day-to-day activities of the Adult Education program, including student registration, testing and placement, instructor support, as well as transfers, student communication, and administrative tasks.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Functional supervision is received from the Senior Manager of Adult Education.

Supervision Exercised

None

Requirements:

Qualifications and Working Conditions

* Bachelor's degree in Education, Project Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

* At least 3 years of experience in project management, ideally within an educational environment.

* Deep understanding of Adult Education principles and ESL programming.

* Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with educational professionals and leadership teams.

* Experience with grant writing and management is a plus.

* Bilingual Spanish or Russian strongly preferred

* Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

* Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and situations.

* Hours may vary around registration periods with occasional evening hours.

Physical Demands:

Light lifting to 10 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. Ability to reach above the shoulder. Periods spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Mobility to move between campuses and local district sites. Work is performed in a general office environment and is sedentary. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Additional Information:

HOURS:

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (25 hours per week) Hours may vary around registration periods with occasional evening hours.

Salary: $27.77

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions:

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.