Program Manager Operations, Center for Equity for English Learners

IMDiversity Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Program Manager Operations for the Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL). The role supports executive leadership, coordinates cross‑functional teams, and drives project milestones across diverse educational initiatives.

The job emphasizes collaboration with internal/external partners, resource compilation, grant reporting, and effective communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in PK-12 settings with linguistically diverse students.
• Experience with managing budgets and grant writing.
• Effective organization and management techniques.
• Knowledge of curricula for linguistically diverse students.
• Extensive knowledge of first and second language acquisition principles.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Bilingual capability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director, Directors and Project Leads; manage detailed project plans and milestones.
• Serve as liaison between CEEL and internal/external partners; ensure collaboration.
• Lead CEEL team by coordinating meetings, assignments and deliverables; develop and manage project plans.
• Plan and implement internal and external communications; engage multiple partners.
• Support compilation of resources; analyze notes and present findings.
• Coordinate graphic design and webpage development with CEEL communications teams.
• Manage Advisory Committee and partnership agreements.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by CEEL Leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Grant writing

Organization

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Program Manager Operations, Center for Equity for English Learners
Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,600 - $104,800 per year
Category: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Support the Executive Director, Directors and Project Leads/Teams. Lead in all operational aspects of Center and work collaboratively with the Leadership Team. (30%). This requires managing detailed project plans and to ensure milestones are met.
• Serve as liaison between CEEL's internal and external partners. (10%)
• Lead the CEEL team by coordinating team meetings, assignments and deliverables across organizations with Center leadership. (15%) Job functions include developing and managing an overall project plans, leading weekly team meetings, compiling notes for grant reports and monitoring progress of CEEL projects.
• Facilitate, plan and implement internal and external communications (25%). This requires extensive outreach, engagement, and coordination with multiple partners.
• Support compilation of resources (5%). This includes analyzing notes and presenting the findings from various project milestones.
• Coordinate graphic design and webpage development. (5%). Collaborate with communications teams at CEEL build out new tools and manage existing channels for internal and external communications.
• Manage Advisory Committee (5%). Support ongoing partnership agreements and engage communications and conversations.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by CEEL Leadership (5%). Collaborate with partners and internal teams to maintain and continue collaboration for vision and plan.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a master's degree preferably in Education or related field or equivalent experience, with comparable experience in research and evaluation. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
• Minimum five years of experience. Experience with schools and school systems responding to the needs of linguistic diverse students in the PK-12 system
• Experience with managing budgets and grant writing
• Effective organization and management techniques
• Knowledge of curricular and instructional knowledge appropriate for linguistically diverse students in multilingual settings
• Extensive knowledge in research, principles, practices, methods, and techniques for first and second language acquisition
• Effective writing and communication skills
• Bilingual capability is desirable
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position

Staff Term (Fixed Term)

• Salary range: $80,600.00 - $104,800.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.