WEI Project Manager

About Oakton Community College :

For over 50 years, Oakton Community 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.

Oakton Offers:

Continuing education
Great benefits
Paid winter break
Hyrbrid work schedule available
FRIDAYS OFF during the summer


Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under general supervision, coordinate the recruitment, evaluation, and advisement for the WEI program. This is a grant-funded position funded through Illinois Community College Board Workforce Equity Initiative Grant Program.

• Manage multiple aspects of the WEI grant program and ensure that all program goals are met on an annual basis.
  
• Assist with the development, coordination, and oversight of a targeted student recruitment plan for WEI Program Participants.
  
• Work closely with the areas of Admissions and Registration, Advising, Continuing Education, and other departments to ensure excellent customer service and successful completion of student enrollment processes.
  
• Provide ongoing advisement and support for enrolled students to ensure completion of program requirements, make wrap around support referrals and serve as an advocate as needed.
  
• Participate in targeted events throughout the district to promote and garner interest for the WEI Grant Program.
  
• Coordinate the intake and orientation process for all prospective WEI participants
  
• Serve as liaison with all external partners for programming, recruitment, enrollment, and support.
  
• Maintain grant performance reports; ensure that accurate and complete data is maintained for compliance.
  
• Collect and maintain student demographic and outcome data to generate monthly/semester/annual reports to evaluate and document performance and progress of students/project
  
• Work with the leadership and relevant internal departments to establish employer connections for recruitment and job opportunities post program completion.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Marketing, Business or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  
• Evidence of a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of racial equity
  
• Ability to execute multiple projects; be creative while respecting the integrity of the institution.
  
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and planning.
  
• Effective customer service skills, relates well to diverse populations
  
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft applications, social networks, and possesses the ability to quickly learn student tracking system

Physical Demands:

Work is performed in a general office environment and is sedentary in nature. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.


Additional Information:

Supervision Received:

Administrative supervision is received from the Dean of Adult & Continuing Education

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

HOURS: Monday - Friday - 10:15 am - 7:00 pm

SALARY: $51,338

This is a temporary grant position and continued employment, is based on the successful renewal of the grant.

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have remote or hybrid schedule options available. Please note, that during the 65 working day probationary period, employees are required to report to campus.


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 Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, committed to employing competent, qualified individuals. Oakton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and participation in its educational programs, college activities and services, or in its employment practices.

Oakton requires all employees to adhere to a Vaccination /Testing Mandate

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

URL: www.oakton.edu