Temporary/Part-Time - Program Manager Support

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Office Initiatives, the CCCE Grant Program Manager will be responsible for planning and co-facilitating Chicago Communities Co-Creating Education (CCCE) meetings, participating in discussions with community partners from Austin, Roseland, and Washington Park, strategizing opportunities for community members to offer feedback regarding education planning, and coordinating with CCCE project partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chicago Communities Co-Creating Education (CCCE) program by planning and co-facilitating Stakeholder Advisory Design Team (SADT) meetings.
• Ensure all meetings are grounded in the CPS Equity Framework and aligned with the goals of the grant.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with principals, school communities, community partners, and families involved in the CCCE project.
• Engage with community partners to gather input, ensure meaningful collaboration, and integrate community perspectives throughout the planning and implementation process.
• Review educational plans developed by CCCE partner communities to ensure they are complete, high-quality, and reflective of shared goals between CPS and the community.
• Support the preparation of official reports and updates to the U.S. Department of Education related to the CCCE project.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience Required: 1 year of program management experience, 2 years of background working on complex projects involving external and internal partners
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations; Strong communication (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing), interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals; Strong advocacy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.