Project Coordinator - Tech Launchpad (Grant Funded)

Project Coordinator - Tech Launchpad (Grant Funded)

Office of Admissions

Kennedy-King College 

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

Kennedy-King College (KKC) has launched an equity-focused IT initiative titled the Tech Launchpad, designed to address the digital divide as well as the underrepresentation of Black, Latinx, and women employed in the information technology sector. The Tech Launchpad mission is to provide students with access to high-quality academic and training experiences in new and emerging IT industries to ensure students have a competitive edge to compete in the global arena. The Tech Launchpad is guided by the following strategic pillars:

• Equity – Reduce the digital divide and address equity gaps currently reflected in underserved communities as well as the information technology industry.
• Access – Develop a skilled workforce to meet industry demand by providing relevant and exceptional academic experiences to students.
• Collaboration – Establish and cultivate meaningful partnerships with industry, academic, and community stakeholders.
• Innovation – Research emerging information technology industries to develop relevant curricular and training opportunities for students.
• Excellence – Become a choice provided of information technology academic offerings and training.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Continuing Education, the Project Coordinator - Tech Launchpad provides general project management, organizational and administrative support to the project team. Supports academic programming efforts by executing project activities and performing student facing activities to achieve the Tech Launchpad mission of providing students with access to high-quality academic and training experiences in new and emerging IT industries. Working closely with the Dean, industry partners and other key stakeholders, the position works within a framework that addresses the central issues of access and equity for
underrepresented populations in the IT sector. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Supports the Dean and key stakeholders in executing the Tech Launchpad three-year strategic goals related to student retention, completion and transition success.
• Assists college administrators in implementing business processes and procedures for the effective administration of the Tech Launchpad initiative.
• Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to support the execution of the Tech Launchpad three year strategic goals related to student retention, completion and transition success.
• Maintains records of student outcomes data and key performance indicators using appropriate tracking tools and data management systems.
• Prepares progress reports providing data and analysis relating to Tech Launchpad objectives, student outcomes and other performance indicators.
• Serves as a direct contact to Tech Launchpad students, assisting and connecting students with student support services and other campus resources to ensure they receive needed support to continue towards completion.
• Works with Marketing Department and key stakeholders in preparing written content for print, digital and social media platforms to increase awareness of Tech Launchpad.
• Coordinates and works with college and district level admissions and recruitment staff, participating in outreach events and providing support to promote Tech Launchpad and recruit students from targeted populations.
• Maintains working relationships with industry, academic, and community partners to cultivate and strengthen partnerships.
• Travels within KKC community, CPs high schools and CCC campuses as needed.
• Work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To Associate Dean, Continuing Education
Direct Supervision None

QUALIFICATIONS
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, IT, or a related field
• Master's degree in an IT related discipline preferred
• Three to five years of work experience in a responsible administrative or program administrator role, preferably for a non-for-profit or higher education institution
• A combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration based on the applicant’s credentials, provided the minimum degree requirement is met
• Must be able to travel to CPS high schools and CCC campuses as needed
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends as needed
• Strong collaborator who can work in a matrixed environment and team setting to accomplish goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of project management practices
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

This position is represented by Local 1600 Union

 

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.

 

Kennedy King College, located at 6301 S Halsted in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, embodies the commitment to academic excellence and civic responsibility exemplified by its namesakes, civil and human rights activists Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At KKC, employees contribute to the success of our students while enjoying competitive compensation and outstanding benefits packages. Build your future at City Colleges of Chicago and ensure more students complete their curricula - college-ready, career-ready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals. This is an exciting time in the history of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation.

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