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Harper College · 5 days ago

Contingent Project Manager – Unlocking Opportunities

1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40/hr - $50/hr

2+ years exp

Harper College is a premier community college in the United States, serving approximately 29,000 students annually. They are seeking a Contingent Project Manager to provide operational, administrative, and strategic project management support for the Aspen Unlocking Opportunity initiative, focusing on improving postsecondary and economic outcomes.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing operational, administrative, and strategic project management support for the three-year Aspen Unlocking Opportunity initiative, which focuses on improving postsecondary and economic outcomes by expanding access to high-transfer, high-demand, and high-wage pathways

This includes coordinating cross-functional activities, tracking progress against goals and milestones, supporting team communication, and ensuring effective execution of project plans

Works closely with internal staff, partners, and stakeholders to maintain alignment, accountability, and momentum throughout the initiative

Independently manages execution, ensures timely project completion with minimal supervision, and ensures Harper College meets all Aspen deadlines

Responsible for supporting Aspen Institute Unlocking Opportunities (AIUO) internal team in the planning, implementation, and completion of initiatives aligned with student success and institutional goals

Develop, manage, and execute project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables; proactively identify risks and delays and implement mitigation strategies

Monitor project progress, performance metrics, and key performance indicators; analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement

Attend internal and Aspen Institute–led meetings, workshops, and office hours; share key takeaways with internal team and escalate questions as needed

Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process efficiencies, applying evidence-based practices, and documenting lessons learned

Document project decisions, facilitate meetings as needed, and track follow-up actions to ensure accountability

Maintain accurate and complete project records and documentation in accordance with Aspen Unlocking Opportunities requirements, grant agreements, and Harper standards

Ensure compliance with Aspen Unlocking Opportunities, grant requirements, timelines, and reporting; assist with documentation for audits, site visits, and evaluations

Prepare reports and supporting documentation for internal leadership and external partners

Support proper project closeout, including documentation of outcomes, data findings, lessons learned, and sustainability planning

Leverage project management, collaboration, and office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Teams, Outlook, Excel, and other Harper College systems) to track progress, facilitate communication, manage documentation, and support data-driven decision-making

Facilitate collaboration and engagement among faculty, staff, and external partners (including employers and advisory boards) across academic, student services, and administrative departments to ensure alignment with project goals and maximize impact

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Project Management ProfessionalAgile Certified PractitionerSix SigmaProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCollaborationCommunicationOrganizational Skills