The College of Lake County

The College of Lake County is currently looking for a  Marketing Manager   to join the Public Relations & Marketing Department. Reporting to the Director of Public Relations and Marketing, this position is responsible for the creation, execution, management and optimization of marketing strategies to build awareness, drive interest and increase enrollments for all targeted programs. The position leads a team of marketing strategists, works cross-functionally across the college and continuously innovates to build genuine connections that help enhance the CLC brand. CLC offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that currently includes BlueCross/BlueShield of Illinois health, Delta dental and Superior vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 13 paid holidays each year. Strategic Leadership and Planning: 40% Researcher, cultivator and maintenance of digital audiences.  Internal educator on digital marketing and social media best practices  Leads efforts with digital marketing campaigns including SEO, Google analytics, Google Ad words.  Oversees social media channels, customer service, content creation and social listening.  Strategize and execute all paid social media campaigns.  Analyzes web traffic to inform decision making.  In partnership with director of PR and Marketing, strategy and execution lead on marketing plans for college-wide and one-off plans for internal clients.  Create and develop marketing strategies and integrated marketing plans to build awareness, drive interest and drive goal completion.  Makes interpretive decisions that translate programs established by senior leadership into operational plans and schedules.  Makes process decisions concerned w/the selection of a process for accomplishing the work (subordinates).  Helps develop department P & Ps and process maps.  Partners w/external clients (i.e. Tech Campus, high school PIOs, grassroots media connections) to advance outreach and student success.  Collaborates with other departments to obtain an ongoing understanding of audience feedback to improve marketing strategies and techniques.  Liaise with academic departments to stay informed of program and industry updates, changes and launches.  Management and Supervision: 35%   Oversee, guide and direct certain internal team members and assist director with external agency(s) management in the development and execution of these plans.  Help lead annual marketing planning process including, but not limited to, budget allocation, program-specific strategies, target market analysis and strategies, proposals for innovation and improvement.  Help manage external agency(s) responsible for campaign management. Includes reconciling internal data vs. agency information to track performance and key KPIs, consistently monitoring all available platform analytics and effectively coordinating and managing campaigns with vendor representatives and agency partners.  Marketing budget management and performance measurement.  Maintain third party/contractor relationships.  Collaborate and coordinate with Creative Team in the implementation of integrated marketing plans, including, but not limited to content management, curation and distribution.  Assist in the creation and distribution of content for maximum reach. This includes, but is not limited to, assistance in the following areas: identifying topics, research, writing and editing.  Team management to develop and build an effective and high-performing social and data marketing team. Manage the on-boarding, training, evaluation and professional development of two members.  Regularly monitor the competitive (higher education, marketing and media) landscape and stay current with trends, testing new approaches and adopting best-practice strategies across all marketing disciplines to bring creativity and innovation to the College marketing approach.  Project Leadership: 20% Lead project manager for video, working on budgets, plans, talent, storyboard video creative concepts and managing pre-and post-production work with internal clients and video vendor(s).  First back-up when director is out of the office.  First back-up for crisis communications lead.  Helps oversee media relations, as backup to PR Manager and to foster new relationships such as bloggers.  Present marketing strategies and plans to key stakeholders.  Develop, maintain and improve systems for reporting to track campaign performance including, but not limited to, cost-per-lead, cost-per-click, click-through rates, landing page tracking, source and quality of leads, leads to student conversion, etc.  Regular (weekly, monthly, quarterly) analysis and management of campaign performance to meet or exceed marketing goals, while managing to a fixed advertising budget.  Provide ongoing reporting to Director of Public Relations and Marketing showing marketing performance by program and analysis of trends with an emphasis on ideas for innovation and improvement. Identify new data points and/or avenues for measuring marketing effectiveness.  Other: 5% Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Journalism, Business Administration). A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience. A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, including responsibility for marketing/communications strategy and activities of an organization.  Experience planning and deploying marketing campaigns that have measurable results.  Experience developing and implementing successful social media marketing strategies.  Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.  Knowledge of digital marketing best practices, SEO, Google analytics, ad words; social media Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree in relevant discipline (Marketing, Business Administration, Management, Public Relations, Communications or Journalism). APR – Accredited Public Relations Knowledge of AP style  Seven (7) years’ experience leading marketing or PR campaigns  Experience in higher education or other non-profit environment.  Bilingual in Spanish and English

This position will be involved in the instruction of first and second year college level Early Childhood Education and Introduction to Education courses to a diverse student body during daytime, evening, and Saturday classes at our main campus, extension sites and local business and industry sites. The primary assignment for this faculty position will be the development and delivery of Spanish language instruction for the Early Childhood Education program, specifically several Gateways credentials. The faculty member will develop, prepare, and revise instructional materials as well as participate in program evaluation and curriculum planning and development. The primary campus location for this position will be the  CLC  Lakeshore campus, though instruction and other job duties may take place at other campus and off-campus locations. The instructor will participate in department, division, and general faculty meetings, serve on division and college committees, and participate in other forms of college service. Instructors are required to maintain an active program of professional development related to institutional objectives. The instructor will utilize appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, provide timely communications with students, etc. The instructor shall maintain appropriate office hours for student access. Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications.    Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education   OR   Master’s degree in a related field plus 18 credit hours of Early Childhood Education course work  AND Reading, writing, and speaking fluency in Spanish A commitment to the community college mission and to working with diverse student populations. Demonstrated success and academic experiences with diverse populations and diverse teaching methods. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.    Competency in technologies commonly used in post-secondary instruction. Desired Qualifications: Experience in an early childhood setting

Job Summary: The ESL Instructor is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Dean of Adult Education and ESL Division. The primary instruction area is English as a Second Language, including advanced ESL transition courses. The ESL program helps students develop English language skills for life in the U.S. and for college and career preparation. It is part of the educational pathway from ESL instruction to ABE/ASE instruction, post-secondary education, and career training. Other responsibilities include academic advisement, curriculum development, student advisement, support for adjunct instructors, service on college and division committees, and compliance with ICCB Adult Education professional development, performance, and other ICCB requirements. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in   TESOL   (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), or Master’s degree in Linguistics, Adult Education, or English with a specialization in   TESOL .  A commitment to the community college mission and to working with diverse student populations. Demonstrated success and academic experiences with diverse populations and diverse teaching methods. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Competency in technologies commonly used in post-secondary instruction. Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated success and experience teaching adults English as a Second Language at the community college.  A commitment to teaching adult English Language Learners workforce preparation, community education, academic preparation and adult basic education courses.  Familiarity and usage of current and innovative technology for instructional purposes.  Demonstrated ability to teach math as applied to daily living, workforce preparation, and academic preparation.  Bilingual in Spanish and English.

The College of Lake County has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Finance team in serving approximately 1,600 faculty, staff and student workers who are committed to the values of integrity, inclusion, unity, purpose, compassion and excellence in student success. The Payroll Manager is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the bi-weekly payroll processing, supervising payroll staff, directing the collection, calculations and entering or uploading data for union and non-union employees, following applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, maintaining the financial records for current and past employees, running necessary reports, analyses and audits. The Payroll Manager reports directly the College’s Controller and will have recent successful experience as a payroll leader in an organization of 500+ employees. The successful candidate will be a collaborator, communicator and team player, whose ability to build relationships with senior leaders, managers, supervisors, faculty, staff, and student workers is only surpassed by their dedication and commitment to accurate and timely pay for all employees, consistently implemented pay process and practices and meticulous financial records. 1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of payroll processing experience with an organizational headcount of 500 or more employees; OR Associate’s degree and eight years of recent experience payroll processing experience with an organizational headcount of 500 or more employees; OR High school or equivalent and ten years of payroll processing experience with an organizational headcount of 500 or more employees. 2. A minimum of five years of recent experience as a payroll lead, supervisor, and/or manager with an organizational headcount of 500 or more employees. 3. A minimum of one year of recent experience directly supervising employees. 4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft or similar in-house payroll processing systems. CLC   offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that currently include BlueCross/BlueShield of Illinois health, Delta dental and Superior vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, professional development and learning opportunities, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 13 paid holidays each year.

Job Summary: The Executive Assistant serves as a key team member of the President’s Office providing support in a close one-to-one working relationship with the President. The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the Board of Trustees and executive leadership team with routine responsibilities for coordination of executive and board activities in external community relations and conducting internal College business. The Executive Assistant attends meetings of the College Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. The Executive Assistant performs administrative functions that require a thorough knowledge of College policies, procedures, and operations and an understanding of the College’s role within the community. The Executive Assistant must exhibit superb interpersonal and customer service skills as a primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies pertaining to the Office of the President and as a member of a diverse student and employee body. The Executive Assistant maximizes the President’s time by managing an extremely active calendar, working closely and effectively with the President to ensure they are well-informed of upcoming commitments and have materials needed in advance. The Executive Assistant works autonomously on projects both individually and within a nimble and fast-paced team environment requiring an ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant exercises a high level of independent judgment and discretion in completing work activities, with strong written and verbal communication, meticulous attention to detail, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability and handle confidential matters with discretion. Required Qualifications: 1. An Associate's degree. 2. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative support with direct experience supporting the Executive level in a corporation or higher education. 3. Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 4. Excellent organizational, time management, decision-making skills and attention to detail. 5. Expert interpersonal, communication, customer service and relationship-building skills. 6. Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 7. Innovative, resourceful and proactive problem-solving skills. 8. Proven ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with emotional maturity, professionalism and integrity. 9. Strategic, actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions. 10. Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be extremely effective independently. Desired Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Executive Assistant experience in an institution of higher education with knowledge of Board functions. 3. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Job Summary: The College of Lake County has a new opportunity for an experienced Project Manager in Facilities to manage and oversee facilities and site planning for College-wide capital and on-going projects on multiple campus sites. The position will lead projects from original concept through final implementation. The ideal applicant will be a certified project manager who is highly organized, able to communicate with stakeholders, and have the ability to plan and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects within budget. Strategic Leadership and Project Management 60% • Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning (determine and define scope of work and deliverables), communicating, executing (manage schedule and activities), monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project). • Direct development of an action plan and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project. • Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors and internal   CLC   customers. Select and manage contractor, subcontractor and supplier relationships. • Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards. Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines. Problem solve with contractors to address delays, emergencies or other issues. • Schedule and manage inspections for project work completed and finalizing all project closing documentation. Handle environmental or local community issues that may arise. • Ensure work is completed in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes. • Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders on a focused project; actively manage resistance to change. • Manage and report on risks associated with projects to Director of Facilities, with the understanding that risk sharing is maintained between management and project manager. • Maintain a high level of cooperation and communication with college community, and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Provide detail reports to College Leadership Team, team members and stakeholders on a regular basis. Department Operations, Procedures and Budget Management 30% • Partner with Procurement office to prepare and submit request for proposal documents to the Director. Provide project representation at pre-bid meetings and throughout bidding process addressing questions as needed. Assist with biddable and non-biddable monthly Board reports. • Prepare and manage project budgets; draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements; manage costs in order to meet budget. Review vendor invoices in advance of Director approval,, following up on discrepancies. • Facilitate budget discussions and negotiations. • Assists with preparing the three year Capital Improvement Plan which includes all projects with respective budgets and time frames. • Obtain all necessary permits, approvals and other regulatory prerequisites. • Supervise staff as assigned which may include student workers, interns and apprentices. Other 10% • Participate in the shared governance process in the College including but not limited to participating on committees, commissions, lead discussions, present reports and updates to senates. • Prepare and give presentations to the College leadership team and other constituent groups. • Lead Task Force related to facilities projects. • Other duties assigned. Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ of experience in project management within construction; OR Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in project management within construction • Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification or the ability to complete within six (6) months of employment with educational support from the College • Minimum of four (4) years of recent direct supervisory experience • Minimum of four (4) years of construction vendor management experience in a union environment • Demonstrated expertise in reading and understanding blueprints and drawings • Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles and processes. • Demonstrated ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs • High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills • Knowledge of and experience using MS Office products with proficiency in Outlook and Excel Desired Qualifications: • American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) contract knowledge • Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project management tool • Knowledge of International Business Code • Bilingual Spanish

Job Summary: The College of Lake County has a leadership opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager in facilities to manage a staff of approximately 85 union staff and 4 non-union supervisors in the day-to-day operations of three main campus sites in Grayslake, Waukegan and Vernon Hills. Strategic leadership and planning will be provided in the areas of campus facilities work in  HVAC , maintenance, grounds and custodial services. The ideal applicant will be a manager with extensive experience effectively leading a team of diverse backgrounds and talent, developing and training staff, interpreting, implementing and negotiating collective bargaining agreements, who is highly organized, able to successfully communicate with all stakeholders and drive change. Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of 5 years’ of recent experience in directly managing skilled trades employees in a union environment; OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years’ of recent experience in directly managing skilled trades employees in a union environment. • Minimum of 4 years of construction vendor management experience in a union environment • Demonstrated knowledge of skilled trades including but not limited to  HVAC , electrical, painting, construction. • Demonstrated ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs • High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, including negotiation skills • Knowledge of and experience using MS Office products with proficiency in Outlook and Excel • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. • Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Desired Qualifications: • Collective bargaining experience • Proficiency in use of AkitaBox Facility Management or comparable tool • Knowledge of OSHA and worker’s compensation • Bilingual Spanish

Job Summary: The Communication Specialist is responsible for the creation and implementation of comprehensive enrollment communication plans for prospective and continuing students. As a member of the college enrollment management team, the Communication Specialist will create scheduled and event-triggered emails, texts, and letters for all enrollment pipelines and statuses. Under the direction of the Dean of Enrollment Services, the Communication Specialist provides support with incoming and continuing student communications, through web, electronic, and print materials, including messaging to targeted student populations (by field of interest or other student attributes) to articulate institutional offerings, processes and procedures, and student success mission. The Communication Specialist translates key student development documents, web pages, and emails into Spanish. Coordinates the college’s text messaging program to ensure meaningful, timely, and standardized text communications while ensuring compliance with federal regulations such as   FERPA   and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ( TCPA ). Employs best practices for effective student communications. Captures and reports analysis of campaign and user metrics. Develops and maintains close relationships across the college to identify gaps in student enrollment communications. Consults and provides recommendations to improve the communication process with students. This position will be open until filled Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field • Bilingual (oral and written) in English and Spanish. • Strong writing and creative skills for multiple audiences • Leadership and teamwork • Ability to effectively use communication tools (ie, texting platform, CRM) • 1-3 years of relevant experience • Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of executing multiple projects • Ability to exhibit strong customer service for all levels of College constituencies and members of the public. • Ability to communicate with a diverse population of prospective students • Ability to take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment • Comfort with student information systems database to promote accurate data entry and reporting. • Excellent organization and planning skills • Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Desired Qualifications: • Knowledge of enrollment cycles, recruiting and communication strategies. • Familiarity with undergraduate admission, financial aid, and enrollment processes. • Knowledge of TargetX CRM or comparable CRM product.

Job Summary: Teach the following courses in the Biology department: BIO   244 (Anatomy and Physiology I) BIO   245 (Anatomy and Physiology II) Prepare lecture and lesson plans, teach lecture and lab portion of classes, grade student work, and observe chemical and other lab safety protocols. Required Qualifications: For   BIO   244 and 245: Master’s degree or higher in Biology or a related field; OR Master’s degree in another discipline and eighteen (18) graduate credits in Biology and/or Anatomy and Physiology OR M.D., D.O., Chiropractor, or D.V.M. Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction. Desired Qualifications: Previous college teaching experience. The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.   EOE /AA/M/F/D/V