Manager - Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship

MANAGER FOR CHICAGO EARLY LEARNING WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP
HARRY S 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.

The starting salary for this position is $82,000 - $83,138.51. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

 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. 

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!