Special Projects Manager

Join to apply for the Special Projects Manager role at Inside Higher Ed 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Special Projects Manager role at Inside Higher Ed Special Projects Manager San Diego Community College District Closing Date: 9/15/2025 Position Number: 00120649 Location: San Diego City College Position Type: Classified The Position Posting Details (Default Section) Closing Date: 09/15/2025 Open Until Filled No Classification Title Special Projects Manager Working Title [Restricted] Special Projects Manager I - Research Recruitment Limits This is a restricted position. The position may continue, based upon renewal of funding. This is a grant-funded position of limited duration. Current funding is expected to end September 30, 2026 at the conclusion of the current Title III HSI STEM grant. Location San Diego City College Pay Information This is a restricted position. The position may continue, based upon renewal of funding. This is a grant-funded position of limited duration. Current funding is expected to end September 30, 2026 at the conclusion of the current Title III HSI STEM grant. Range 1 ($7,828.58- $12,751.94) per month based on the 2024 Management Salary Schedule New employees -Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE No. Months: 12 Months Position Number: 00120649 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Position Type Classified Bargaining Unit Management Range 1 Department Institutional Research Office The Position Applications are currently being accepted for Special Projects Manager in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Research at San Diego City College. City College Is One Of Four Colleges In The San Diego Community College District. Founded In 1914, Our Urban Campus Serving Over 20,000 Students Is Adjacent To Balboa Park And Downtown San Diego. In Alignment With Our 2022-29 Strategic Priorities Caring, Compassionate Connections A Learning Culture Built on Social Justice and Equity Professional and Talent Development Philanthropy and Partnerships Effective Planning, Prioritization, and Process The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research provides leadership and coordination for college-wide planning, research, and outcomes reporting processes. The office supports effective planning and decision-making in support of institutional effectiveness and student learning and success, working in collaboration with all departments and programs. The primary responsibility of the Special Projects Manager I position will be to design and implement a research study on impacts of culturally relevant pedagogy supported by active learning in STEM courses. Course revisions were designed and implemented under a Title III HSI STEM grant project. The study will use a quasi-experimental design to create a matched sample of students in course sections not receiving intervention with classes whose instructors participated in course redesign. This is a grant-funded position of limited duration. Current funding is expected to end September 30, 2026 at the conclusion of the current Title III HSI STEM grant. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs. Please note that an employee may be transferred to any District site at the option of the Chancellor. Classification Description Click here for description. If you would like to open the link in a different tab or window, right click and select the option. Desired Qualifications Doctorate or Master's degree, OR Bachelor's degree plus three years of work experience, in psychology, sociology, or related field, or statistics/applied research. Experience with designing and implementing research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods analyses. Knowledge of salient issues and current methodologies in post-secondary educational research including program/grant evaluation and student success metrics for transfer, completion, and equity. Skills and experience with computer operation and software and statistical packages to manage data, perform statistical analyses, visualize and present findings (e.g., Hyperion, SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, Tableau, PowerBI, SQL, Microsoft Office, SurveyMonkey, Surveygizmo, Qualtrics). Experience applying techniques of project planning and time management. Excellent report writing, oral communication, and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to reason logically and solve problems creatively. Experience working as part of a collaborative team. Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals. Click here for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee. Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email. We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Complete online application; Resume or Curriculum Vitae; Cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your education and work experience align with the desired qualifications, as a professional writing sample; AND, Names of three (3) references listed within the application. Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments) Tentative interview dates are October 6-7, 2025. Conditions of Employment: SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT: Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position); Including Foreign Degree Evaluation, if applicable. Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment); Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment); Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND, Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period. EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information. Additional Information: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment. Posting Number CL01816 Qualifications Major Responsibilities: Desired Qualifications Doctorate or Master's degree, OR Bachelor's degree plus three years of work experience, in psychology, sociology, or related field, or statistics/applied research. Experience with designing and implementing research methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods analyses. Knowledge of salient issues and current methodologies in post-secondary educational research including program/grant evaluation and student success metrics for transfer, completion, and equity. Skills and experience with computer operation and software and statistical packages to manage data, perform statistical analyses, visualize and present findings (e.g., Hyperion, SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, Tableau, PowerBI, SQL, Microsoft Office, SurveyMonkey, Surveygizmo, Qualtrics). Experience applying techniques of project planning and time management. Excellent report writing, oral communication, and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to reason logically and solve problems creatively. Experience working as part of a collaborative team. Licenses Pay Information: This is a restricted position. The position may continue, based upon renewal of funding. This is a grant-funded position of limited duration. Current funding is expected to end September 30, 2026 at the conclusion of the current Title III HSI STEM grant. Range 1 ($7,828.58- $12,751.94) per month based on the 2024 Management Salary Schedule New employees -Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental, and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. To apply, visit: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6614c145325b0e4586e17c30bb83d777 Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Special Project Manager” roles. 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