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Oakton College ยท 15 hours ago

Adult Education Project Manager

Oakton College is seeking an Adult Education Project Manager to support the expansion of Adult Education services, including ESL programs. The role involves project management, faculty hiring, site identification, and grant management to enhance the capacity of the current team.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

Adult Education PrinciplesESL ProgrammingProject ManagementGrant WritingMS OfficeGoogle WorkspaceBilingual SpanishBilingual RussianOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Education, Project Management, or a related field
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
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

Preferred

A Master's degree
Experience with grant writing and management
Bilingual Spanish or Russian strongly preferred

Company

Oakton College

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Oakton is a community college with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Prashant Shinde
Chief Information Officer
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Ruben Howard II, Ph.D.
Educational Foundation Industry Partnership Liaison
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