Project Manager

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Community College District seeks a Professional Expert to provide specialized project support under general supervision. You will work with management on delivering projects, managing budgets and timelines, and serving as liaison to vendors and external agencies.

This is a non-academic, non-classified, short-term position described in the Professional Expert Agreement; retirement hours for CalPERS annuitants are restricted.

Qualifications

• Experience or training related to the job category is required (0–3 years).
• Experience or training directly related to the job category required (3–5 years).
• Extensive related experience or training required (6–10 years).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to develop, implement and execute project delivery expectations.
• Oversee budget, reporting and ensure timely project milestones are met.
• Serve as primary liaison for vendors, contractors and outside agencies to satisfy obligations.
• Communicate changes in project goals or timelines to the supervisor.

Skills

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Level I

Level II

Level II - Extensive

Job description

Definition

Under general supervision, the Professional Expert provides assistance and support in accordance with assignments and directions from the supervisor. Professional Experts:

• Have specialized knowledge or expertise not generally required of or found in the classifications established by the District.
• Must be specially trained, experienced, or competent to perform expert services.
• Are used on a temporary basis for a specific project or projects.
• Terms of employment will be described in the Professional Expert Agreement

Non-academic, non-classified Professional Experts are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified short-term employees are at-will employees and have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Professional Expert employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

*Retired CalPERS Annuitants: may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30)*

Representative Duties

Works directly with management in the development, implementation and execution of project delivery expectations; Responsible for budget, reporting and meeting the timeline expectations of assigned project. Will work as the point of contact or liaison for vendors, contractors, and outside agencies to ensure contractual obligations are met. Maintains and updates expectations and changes in project goals or timelines directly to supervisor.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Education and Experience:

• Level I - Work experience and/or training in related job category is required (0 - 3 years), including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Level II - Work experience and/or training that is directly related to job category is required, (3 - 5 years) including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Level II - Extensive work experience and/or training that is directly related to job category is required (6 - 10 Years), including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.

Conditions of Employment

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Additional Information

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview, the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District Title IX

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx

This direct link is for the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR)(Download PDF reader). The crime statistics for calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hardcopy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.