Temporary/Part-Time - Program Manager Support

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A large urban school district is seeking a CCCE Grant Program Manager to oversee the Chicago Communities Co-Creating Education (CCCE) initiative. This role involves facilitating community meetings, building partnerships, and ensuring educational plans are inclusive and of high quality. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least one year of program management experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1 year of program management experience.
• 2 years of background working with complex projects involving partners.
• Experience working in a school or education-related organization desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan and co-facilitate CCCE meetings and ensure alignment with CPS goals.
• Engage community partners to gather input for education planning.
• Prepare reports to the U.S. Department of Education related to the CCCE project.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict-resolution skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Posting Date

Aug 14, 2025, 2:49:12 PM

Primary Location

Central-42 W Madison St (Office of Portfolio Management)

Position Type : Temporary Position

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

Job Description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student‑centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of Portfolio Management (OPM) ensures every student in Chicago has a choice of well‑resourced schools in their neighborhood that best meet their unique learning needs by building coherent and aligned systems for enrollment, regional school planning, incubation of quality school options, and school accountability across the district.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Office Initiatives, the CCCE Grant Program Manager will be responsible for planning and co‑facilitating Chicago Communities Co‑Creating Education (CCCE) meetings, participating in discussions with community partners from Austin, Roseland, and Washington Park, strategizing opportunities for community members to offer feedback regarding education planning, and coordinating with CCCE project partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chicago Communities Co‑Creating Education (CCCE) program by planning and co‑facilitating Stakeholder Advisory Design Team (SADT) meetings. Ensure all meetings are grounded in the CPS Equity Framework and aligned with the goals of the grant;
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with principals, school communities, community partners, and families involved in the CCCE project;
• Engage with community partners to gather input, ensure meaningful collaboration, and integrate community perspectives throughout the planning and implementation process;
• Review educational plans developed by CCCE partner communities to ensure they are complete, high‑quality, and reflective of shared goals between CPS and the community;
• Support the preparation of official reports and updates to the U.S. Department of Education related to the CCCE project.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Experience Required

• 1 year of program management experience
• 2 years of background working on complex projects involving external and internal partners
• Experience working in a school, for a school district, or education‑related organization desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations set;
• Strong communication (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing), interpersonal and diplomacy skills;
• Is astute and keenly aware of the interests and motivation of others and acts with integrity in a politically charged environment;
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions;
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals;
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency – Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part‑time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

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