Senior Program Coordinator

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield 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, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Senior Program Coordinator

Department:

Personal & Professional Development Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Specialist

Job Summary:

The Senior Program Coordinator plans, develops, and oversees short term programs that will lead to personal enrichment and/or professional development for community youth and adults. Recruits, onboards, and supports instructors alongside the Manager, Community Education. Facilitates the successful launch of assigned programs by securing necessary approvals and providing relevant resources for marketing initiatives. Regularly assesses and refines programs through data analysis and input from connected organizations and partners.

This role supports the expansion of Spanish-language programs to increase access for Spanish-speaking communities by identifying qualified instructors and programs for Spanish-language instruction, addressing the distinct needs of each program’s audience through tailored solutions, and collaborating with College departments and local organizations to expand resources and learning opportunities.

Posting Date:

07/07/2025

Expected Start Date:

09/02/2025

Compensation Grade:

B32

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Department Operations and Procedures (45%) 

• Plans, develops, and oversees short term programs within assigned areas. 

• Recruits, onboards, and supports instructors, ensuring adequate resources to achieve teaching and learning excellence.  Provides individual student support and classroom management as needed. 

• Tracks enrollment in assigned programs, communicates additional marketing needs, evaluates financial requirements, reviews student feedback, and decides inclusion of program in future semesters. 

• Manages implementation of scholarship, grant, and other financial opportunities for relevant programs. Reports on fund dispersal to granting institutions and College offices. 

• Obtains appropriate licensing, certification, and approval of current and future programs from recognized boards and agencies empowered to establish and ensure training standards are met and maintained.  Aligns offerings with College policies. 

• Maintains knowledge of all College policies, procedures, and appropriate technology systems to inform, evaluate, and update internal processes. 

Strategic Leadership and Planning (30%) 

• Analyzes audience needs in the region, researches current education providers, determines viability within department, and selects relevant curriculum or pertinent source of curriculum design. 

• Benchmarks current and developing programs while maintaining knowledge of training best practices in each assigned program area. 

• Conducts evaluations of student aspirations to inform creation of additional programs. 

• Evaluates department systems, policies, and procedures to better the use of products, services, tools, and platforms to support progress toward