Oakton Community College Hiring for PATH Grant Project Manager at Des Plaines, IL Full Time

Category:: Grant
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Department:: Grants and Alternative Funding
Locations:: Des Plaines, IL
Posted:: Sep 6, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full Time Staff
Position ID:: 167131

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.

We offer:

Hybrid Work Schedules
Continuing Education
Great Benefits
Paid Winter Break
FRIDAYS OFF during the Summer

Job Description:

Basic Functions and Responsibility:

Under general supervision, coordinate the recruitment, evaluation, and advisement for the Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce program. The purpose of the PATH Grant is to provide access and strengthen pathways to health careers with particular focus on recruiting students from underserved communities. This is a full-time, grant-funded position funded through Illinois Community College Board Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) Program.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple aspects of the PATH 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 PATH 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.
• Collaborate with Student Experience Navigator and Health Career Advisor to monitor and track completion of program requirements, wrap around support referrals, and student advocate services.
• Participate in targeted events throughout the district to promote and garner interest for the PATH Grant Program.
• Coordinate the intake and orientation process for all prospective PATH participants.
• Serve as liaison with all external partners for programming, recruitment, enrollment, and support.
• Maintain grant performance reports; maintain and ensure accurate and complete data 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.
• Manage, monitor, and coordinate the administration of the grant to ensure the adherence of budgeting and administrative policies, procedures, and agency requirements.
• Work with the leadership and relevant internal departments to establish employer connections for recruitment and job opportunities post program completion.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing, business, social science, or related field with an equivalent combination of training and experience from which similar ability can be acquired is required. Master’s degree in Higher Education or in Business Administration is preferred.
• Two years of relevant working experience is required.
• 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 multicultural 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 learn the student tracking system quickly.

Physical Demands:

Light lifting up to 10 lbs. and light carrying up to 10 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to building on-Campus and to visit off-Campus entities. 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 Health Careers. Functional supervision is received from the Grant Director for PATH and/or the Grant Manager of STEAM-H.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional supervision is excised over other grant employees, including Student Experience Navigator, and Health Career Advisor.

HOURS: Monday – Friday – 8:30 am – 5:15 pm

SALARY: $65,958

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 hybrid schedule options available after 30 working days.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation

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.

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.

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