Project Manager, Career Education at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE is currently looking for a dynamic Project Manager, Educational Services who will promote a college and career pursuing culture and assist specialized coordinators assigned to education programs and services. This position will orchestrate, systematize, and facilitate specialized taskforce undertakings with aim to support and assess project needs and meet specific accountability measures. They will lead and assist in the implementation of a given project's objectives, metrics, and strategic plans. Specific work will include providing technical assistance to taskforce members, district staff, and community groups affiliated with a given project. The Project Manager, Educational Services is responsible for the cooperation of the project taskforce and the overall contribution to curriculum and professional development, workshop development and delivery, and other project duties. This position is grant funded to end 6/30/2026.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: *Three years experience in program management, public relations, or community outreach programs related to education. *BA Degree with major course work in education, organizational management, communications, public relations or a related field.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Can you provide an overview of your experience in project management, particularly within educational services or similar fields? 2. How do you approach the implementation of a project's objectives, metrics, and strategic plans? Can you provide an example from your previous experience? 3. Projects can encounter unexpected obstacles. Could you provide an example of a significant challenge you've faced during a project and how you addressed it?
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: *Three years experience in program management, public relations, or community outreach programs related to education. *BA Degree with major course work in education, organizational management, communications, public relations or a related field.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Can you provide an overview of your experience in project management, particularly within educational services or similar fields? 2. How do you approach the implementation of a project's objectives, metrics, and strategic plans? Can you provide an example from your previous experience? 3. Projects can encounter unexpected obstacles. Could you provide an example of a significant challenge you've faced during a project and how you addressed it?
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodations in the application process, please inform us.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
8/11/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/4/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management Range: 21 $7,834.00 - $9,546.00 Monthly (225 days)
Length of Work Year
12 Months, 14 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days)
Employment Type
Full Time