Hybrid Full Time Manager of Projects, Academic Affairs na Lorain County Community College

Lorain County Community College’s (LCCC) Provost’s office is seeking candidates for a full-time Project Manager for Academic Affairs. LCCC is nationally recognized for its work in student success and student-centered teaching and learning.  For more than 60 years, LCCC has been deeply woven into the fabric of our community.   LCCC’s Thrive 35,000 by 2035 is LCCC’s bold new vision to deliver 35,000 more degrees and credentials by 2035 that will advance economic ability for individuals and families and create a thriving economy and community for all. 

The Manager of Projects for the Provost/VP Academic Affairs provides leadership and oversight of State Articulation and Transfer Initiatives as well as maintains and supports the academic infrastructure at Lorain County Community College. This position, which reports directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success, oversees multiple academic priorities and provides direction and oversight of academic systems and processes. Typical functions and activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Acts as LCCC liaison for the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) for State Transfer Initiatives.
• Lead for degree and certificate submission for the ODHE approval process, new locations, program modality and other compliance work
• Lead for Curriculum Council processes, documentation and other curricular activities for internal and external constituents
• Oversees PeopleSoft Curriculum Management module, CourseLeaf (Catalog and Course Information Management modules), and Series 25 Information System
• Provides leadership and ensures compliance of Policies and Procedures for Faculty Promotion and Tenure Processes, Sabbatical Leave Processes, and conducts research and special projects relevant to the Academic Affairs Office

Other Duties/Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Academic Publications oversight for Catalog, Faculty, Reference Guides, Curriculum Changes Booklets and other publications
• Serves in various committees and councils including Curriculum Council, Provost Council, Academic Support Team, and other committees as assigned

Professional Statement Topic: 

• How does the work of the Project Manager for Academic Affairs support student success? 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of higher education, academic infrastructure with both internal and external constituencies
• Extensive knowledge of compliance and accreditation processes with both internal and external organizations.
• At least five years of relevant academic experience
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff and administrators from varied disciplines and backgrounds on a wide range of activities 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, demonstrating trustworthiness and professional integrity in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
•  Deep understanding of policies and processes associated with institutional and professional accreditation
• Superior communication abilities that facilitate clear policy articulation, successful team collaboration, and positive relationship management across the college community
• Proven track record of effectively balancing strategic initiatives, operational responsibilities, and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced academic environment
• Proven ability to work autonomously on concurrent strategic initiatives, ensuring accuracy and quality while meeting institutional deadlines and objectives

The application file should include: cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable); unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon employment) and contact information for 3-4 professional references.  Incomplete files will not be considered. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC: 

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.