Adult Education Project Manager

About Oakton College :

For 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.


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

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.
  

4) 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.

5) Perform other job-related duties as assigned.


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:

Supervision Received

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

Supervision Exercised

None

HOURS: Monday - Thursday - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (25 hours per week) Hours may vary around registration periods with occasional evening hours.

SALARY: $27.76

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.

Below is the link in regards to Oakton's benefits:

https://www.oakton.edu/about/offices-and-departments/human-resources/


Application Instructions:

For further details, visit our website at www.oakton.edu and select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.

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. One (1) of the references must be your most recent, direct supervisor.

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity

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 is accessible by public transportation.

Out-of-State Employment Defined

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.