PROJECT COORDINATOR
DALEY COLLEGE
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is made up of seven colleges, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest nationally. We provide more than 80,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. CCC supports students in meeting their goals – whether that is pursuit of a credential to head into or advance in the workforce, an associate degree with the intention to transfer to a four-year college, free GED or ESL courses, or continuing education. CCC seeks candidates committed to our students’ success and offers a unique opportunity for faculty and staff to have a lasting impact in our students’ lives.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: This position coordinates, implements, and administers a specific project and/or program for a department within the District. Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives involving complex academic, finance, administrative, sales and/or marketing applications.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves the administrative liaison between the College/Office and project participants.
- Establishes schedules and priorities for project activities.
- Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews activities of subordinate staff.
- Monitors the programs’ operating budget and assists in the annual budget preparation for the fiscal year.
- Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation.
- Develops and secures commitment from other departments within the District and external agencies to provide services to program participants.
- Gathers information for grant proposals and prepares grant applications.
- Oversees the preparation of project status reports; prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications; details the progress, status and effectiveness of the program.
- Manages and administers special projects to ensure that participating agencies or college departments comply with terms and conditions of program activities.
- Provides technical assistance or support for activities not covered by specific procedures.
- Serves as a liaison to outside agencies to ensure compliance with programs, policies and guidelines.
- Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.