Program Manager Operations, Center for Equity for English Learners

Loyola Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU's Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) seeks a Program/Project Manager to lead and coordinate CEEL’s operations under the Executive Director and Directors. The role includes overseeing program management with internal and external partners, analyzing data, and preparing reports to support strategic planning and implementation.

The position requires collaboration with leadership, managing project plans, coordinating communications, and ensuring milestones are met across CEEL

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferably in Education or related field or equivalent experience with research and evaluation.
• Minimum five years of experience.
• Experience with schools and school systems addressing linguistic diverse students.
• Experience managing budgets and grant writing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director, Directors and project leads/teams.
• Lead operational aspects of the Center and coordinate with the Leadership Team.
• Manage detailed project plans and ensure milestones are met.
• Liaise between CEEL’s internal and external partners.
• Coordinate team meetings, assignments and deliverables across organizations.
• Develop and manage overall project plans and grant reports.
• Plan and implement internal and external communications.
• Collaborate with partners to sustain engagement and resources.
• Support ongoing partnership agreements and communications.

Skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Policy & procedures

Cross-functional collaboration

Grant reporting

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Center for Equity for English Learner's (CEEL’s) Executive Director and Directors, the Program/Project Manager will collaborate on the Center’s projects, including leading and coordinating CEEL’s operations. The program/project manager will provide leadership and oversight for program management with internal and external partners, as well as compile data analysis to support strategic planning and implementation. This position will review applicable policies and procedures, research issues, analyze institutional data, prepare reports, and make recommendations for process improvement.

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%).
• Managing detailed project plans and ensuring 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%).
• Coordinating graphic design and webpage development. (5%).
• Collaborate with communications teams at CEEL to 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 CELE Leadership (5%).
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to maintain and continue collaboration for vision and plan.

Requirements

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.

Salary & Employment Type

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.

About the Employer

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.

Employer Culture & Values

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.

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

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105.