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MANAGER FOR CHICAGO EARLY LEARNING WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP
TRUMAN COLLEGE
City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) Harry S. Truman
College serves as the Center of Excellence for degree and certificate programs in the focus area of Education, including early childhood,
child development, and grades K-12. Reporting to the Executive Director for Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship, the
Manager for Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship supports the strategic leadership for the scholarship across higher education
institutions and partners such as: Department of Family Support Services, Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago, other
institutions of higher education, Illinois Network of Child Care Reference and Referral Agency.
The Manager for Chicago Early
Learning Workforce Scholarship supports the CEL Workforce Scholarship effort collaborative initiative with the Mayor’s Office of Early
Learning, Chicago Public Schools and the Department of Family and Support Services to support the growth of the early childhood workforce
and to increase access to coursework and credentials for educators who enroll in early childhood higher education programs. In partnership
with these agencies, the Manager of CEL Scholarship works with City and State agencies to support the development of pathways and administer
scholarships on those pathways to build the early childhood workforce. Performs related duties as required.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supports in the implementation and expansion of the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship,
including the systems, processes, and policies to support the program across higher education institutions.
* Develops and
leads intake application and process for onboarding students to potential institutions.
* Monitors plans for enrolling
scholarship recipients in early childhood and preschool education programs in four-year institutions.
* Creates communication
content regarding Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship to assure clear and cross-institution language.
* Tracks cross
institutional scholarship metrics, including participation, course completion, degree and credential attainment, and work commitment.
- Leads development and use of Data, Customer Relations Management, and Dashboard systems.
* Supports special
initiatives and improvement efforts undertaken by the Executive Director.
* Supports the design and development of processes
and procedures for metric, project tracking, and data visualization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* A Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college or university in Education, Data/Research or a related field.
* Four years of progressively responsible
experience working in an education setting. Experience developing data reporting and management systems preferred.
*
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management
skills.
* Knowledge of local /regional early childhood workforce needs and economic development issues, challenges, and
opportunities.
* Knowledge of higher education systems, articulation processes, assessment and program review.
*
Knowledge and understanding of program development, evaluation, and budgeting.
* Ability to guide and motivate others
toward goal achievement.
* Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
* Ability to build and
maintain systems, processes, and procedures.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
*
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package
and long term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University
Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview
of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6
months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in
City Colleges of Chicago!
Additional Information
City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
