Early College CTE Pathways Manager

Illinois Central College; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Floating holidays

On-site childcare

403(b) retirement plan

State University Retirement System

Job summary

Illinois Central College seeks a dedicated CTE Project Manager for the Early College program at the Peoria Campus. The role advances CTE pathways, CCPE alignment, and early college opportunities by coordinating with secondary partners, ICC departments, and EFEs, ensuring dual credit compliance with ICCB and HLC guidelines.

As a grant-funded position through Perkins Leadership Grant and Take Back the Trades Grant (Jan 2026–June 2027), the role focuses on pathway development, work-based learning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree with relevant CTE experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, alignment, and continuous improvement of CTE and CCPE pathways with partners and ICC departments.
• Coordinate CCPE implementation resources, processes, and tools; manage communications with stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver professional development for CCPE requirements, pathway alignment, and dual credit expectations.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 1-year CTE industry experience

Associate’s Degree with 3-years CTE industry experience

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Peoplesoft

Workday

School Links

Skyward

Job description

Illinois Central College seeks a dedicated CTE Project Manager for the Early College program at the Peoria Campus. The role advances CTE pathways, CCPE alignment, and early college opportunities by coordinating with secondary partners, ICC departments, and EFEs, ensuring dual credit compliance with ICCB and HLC guidelines.

As a grant-funded position through Perkins Leadership Grant and Take Back the Trades Grant (Jan 2026–June 2027), the role focuses on pathway development, work-based learning,