Project Manager, Educational Services

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 The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Systemic Leadership and Continuous Improvement (SLCI) unit provides professional development, consultation, and technical assistance for district leaders and school staff. This position will report to the SLCI Unit but will support Early Learning Services under the Curriculum, Instruction and Academic Enrichment (CIAE) Unit. The Early Learning team provides a wealth of research-based professional learning, coaching, technical assistance, and educational incentives for Orange County's early learning programs. The Orange County Department of Education is seeking a knowledgeable professional to serve as Project Manager, Educational Services. The Project Manager will assist coordinators of assigned educational programs by providing support to higher-level management and serving as a resource to school districts and community partners. Key responsibilities include recommending and implementing program goals, establishing methods for delivering specialized services, and ensuring the effective execution of policies and procedures. The role also involves coordinating tasks, organizing trainings, workshops, and meetings, and developing relevant materials to support the program's objectives. The position plays a vital role in facilitating program goals through action plans and strategic initiatives. The incumbent works closely with partners to develop work plans for curriculum, professional development, and resource management. Other duties include promoting programs through marketing materials, attending conferences, compiling reports to evaluate program effectiveness, and assisting with staff development activities. This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. View Job Description 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: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, course work in educational practices, academic enrichment, health education, business, human resources, or a related field. • Three (3) years of responsible experience in program management. 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. Describe a recent project you were the lead and identify the tools and process you put into place along with the outcome. 2. Explain how you foster a collaborative approach on projects and in the work environment itself. Comments and Other Information Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. 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 Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4390. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here

Created: 2024-10-30