City Colleges of Chicago · 4 hours ago
Project Manager - HSI STEM METAS (Grant Funded)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expCity Colleges of Chicago is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students through the HSI STEM METAS program. The Project Manager will lead the implementation of this grant-funded initiative, ensuring that underrepresented students have access to quality STEM education and career opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Organizes and monitors METAS teams for adherence to project goals/timeline. Evaluates progress on an on-going basis and provides Adult Education leadership with project revisions as necessary to meet targets
Leads and coordinates the success of the Department of Education-HSI STEM program expansion by facilitating the process of prioritization, implementation, monitoring and intervening where appropriate
Proactively identifies issues that could impact the successful execution of the projects, elevates those issues about which the Director should be aware and frames/positions ideas to resolve the problem/mitigate the risk while creatively identifying alternative means of handling pressing issues
Supports the development of a sustainable model for HSI STEM METAS program, working closely with Centers of Excellence leadership
Conducts analysis, prepares presentations, produces reports, memos and briefs on progress and outcomes of project initiatives
Provides reliable, detail-oriented project management expertise to ensure that planned initiatives achieve their objectives and that all necessary stakeholders are included in the process
Creates comprehensive project plans, including necessary inputs, critical stakeholders, milestones, deliverables, and evaluation plans
Coordinates and monitors project execution including proactively anticipating and solving problems, and tracking and reporting on results
Tracks progress against milestones and resolves any challenges or barriers in collaboration with team members and stakeholders
Effectively communicates project expectations and updates to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Supports and advises leadership in the development and execution of new projects within the scope of this expansion
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, education, or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing and managing grant funded projects in a complex organization with many different stakeholders possessing different perspectives, assets, and challenges
Experience leading projects or programs from concept through implementation
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Ability to think critically and creatively
Ability to work effectively in team-based settings and within a culturally diverse environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with the capacity to multi-task and prioritize efforts across multiple simultaneous projects
Must possess a student-centered orientation
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Strong data analysis skills using MS Excel and other data analysis tools as needed
Strong presentation skills using tools such as MS PowerPoint
Preferred
Master's degree in public policy, education, or related field preferred
Three years of program or project administration work experience within Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI's) and/or STEM preferred
Benefits
Excellent health and welfare benefit package
Long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans
A pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan
Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days
Tuition reimbursement
Company
City Colleges of Chicago
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
CM Winters
Assistant Professor & Department Chairperson
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