Senior Project Manager

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking a Professional Expert to assist with designated projects under supervision. You will work with senior managers to develop and implement initiatives, manage budgets, and report progress while ensuring timelines are met. This role is typically on a temporary basis for specific projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and should expect to cooperate with various departments and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Level I – Work experience and/or training in related job category is required, 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, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with a senior level manager and/or administrator in the development, implementation and execution of multiple projects or a very large, complex project; responsible for budget, reporting and meeting the timeline expectations of assigned project. Will work directly on behalf of the District and/or college to serve as the point of contact 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 senior level manager and/or administrator.

Education

Level I – Work experience and/or training in related job category is required, 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, including valid licenses and/or certifications, if applicable.

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.

Representative Duties

Works directly with a senior level manager and/or administrator in the development, implementation and execution of multiple projects or a very large, complex project; responsible for budget, reporting and meeting the timeline expectations of assigned project. Will work directly on behalf of the District and/or college to serve as the point of contact 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 senior level manager and/or administrator.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Education and Experience

• Level I – Work experience and/or training in related job category is required, 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, 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. This is a professional expert position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based on available funds. The effective dates of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• 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.
• 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.

Application materials must be electronically submitted online at https://www.cccd.edu/employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Requirements

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. Answers to all Supplemental Questions, if any (provide clear and detailed responses; do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
3. A current Resume (as a separate attachment – PDF recommended).

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

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling [phone].

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing qualified administrators, managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. 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 District promotes an inclusive environment that fosters awareness, mutual understanding, and respect for all.