Project Manager, Career Education

Project Manager, Career Education at Orange County Department of Education

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Application Deadline

10/25/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/14/2026

Contact

Kyo Pineda

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$8,757.00 - $10,671 Monthly

Add l Salary Info

Classified Management, Range 21: Placement based on education and experience.

Length of Work Year

225 Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

Job Summary

OCDE is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to support Career Education projects and initiatives. In this role, the Project Manager will support Career Education programs and initiatives by coordinating project activities, providing technical assistance to school districts and community partners, and helping ensure the successful implementation of programs and grant-funded projects. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings and trainings, monitoring project timelines and deliverables, tracking program requirements, maintaining records, and preparing reports.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor's degree in education, organizational management, business, or related field and • Three (3) years of experience in program management or an equivalent combination of training and education

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Project Management and Grant Compliance: Describe your experience managing or coordinating a project with multiple activities, deadlines, and deliverables. How did you monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure project requirements were met? What strategies did you use to address challenges or delays? 2. Technical Assistance and Stakeholder Support: Describe your experience providing technical assistance, coordinating meetings or trainings, or collaborating with school districts, community partners, or other stakeholders to support a project or program. Include examples of your role, the support you provided, and how your efforts contributed to successful implementation. Answering supplemental questions gives applicants the opportunity to expand on relevant background and helps us better screen applicant qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor's degree in education, organizational management, business, or related field and • Three (3) years of experience in program management or an equivalent combination of training and education

There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Project Management and Grant Compliance: Describe your experience managing or coordinating a project with multiple activities, deadlines, and deliverables. How did you monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure project requirements were met? What strategies did you use to address challenges or delays? 2. Technical Assistance and Stakeholder Support: Describe your experience providing technical assistance, coordinating meetings or trainings, or collaborating with school districts, community partners, or other stakeholders to support a project or program. Include examples of your role, the support you provided, and how your efforts contributed to successful implementation. Answering supplemental questions gives applicants the opportunity to expand on relevant background and helps us better screen applicant qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4000. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4000. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

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