Jobs Companies Dallas College Project Lead, Office of Experiential Learning

About this Project Lead, Office of Experiential Learning role at Dallas College

Dallas College · Hybrid · Lecroy Center Campus

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.


Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N06

Salary Minimum

$68,840.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

  • All positions are considered on-site roles.
  • After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
  • Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary

Overall responsibility for delivering assigned project based on agreed targets and objects, on time and on budget.

Why the Role Matters

  • Plays a critical role in expanding and coordinating experiential learning opportunities that help students connect their education to meaningful career pathways.
  • Ensures high-impact programs and initiatives are executed effectively, supporting Dallas College's commitment to workforce readiness and student success.
  • Serves as a bridge between academic programs, employers, and community partners to create transformative learning experiences.

The Impact of the Position

  • Directly contributes to increasing student access to internships, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and career exploration opportunities.
  • Leads projects that improve program effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and student outcomes.
  • Helps strengthen employer and community partnerships that enhance career-connected learning across the college.

Why Candidates Should Be Excited About the Opportunity

  • Opportunity to lead innovative projects that make a measurable impact on student success and career readiness.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, industry partners, and community organizations to drive meaningful initiatives.
  • Gain exposure to strategic program development, project management, and workforce development efforts at scale.
  • Be part of an evolving area of higher education that is shaping the future of student learning and employment outcomes.

What Makes Dallas College a Great Place to Work

  • Mission-driven institution dedicated to transforming lives through education and economic mobility.
  • Collaborative, inclusive culture where employees are empowered to innovate and make a difference.
  • Strong focus on professional development, leadership growth, and continuous learning.
  • Opportunity to work alongside passionate colleagues committed to student achievement and community impact.
  • Meaningful work that directly supports the success of students, employers, and the Dallas region.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to plan project, manage the creation and execution of various deliverables, and work with all project(s) related resources including but not limited to establishing and managing effective partnerships with project partners and key stakeholders, quality and cohesion of training, networking and project output, reporting of financial and operational progress.

  • Must be capable to understanding project and business requirements and how these requirements apply and/or interface with other systems within Dallas College.

  • Ability to lead team through execution of project and provide daytoday direction on process related activities.

  • Must have strong interpersonal, analytical and problems solving skills and be able to converse with team members, stakeholders, vendors, etc., within the Dallas College community network.

  • Able to work in ambiguous situations; take a high-level assignment and work the details to produce desired outcome. 

  • Ability to establish crossfunctional and multiple location relationships, network both internal and external to Dallas College in order to accomplish project objectives.

  • Ability to prioritize, multi‐task, work independently and/or with a team(s) to plan, organize, schedule and coordinate project tasks and activities.

  • Must have excellent time management, planning and organizational skills and be able to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs to meet objectives.

  • Must be able to provide clear and concise communication effectively, both orally and in writing to all levels of organization.

  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, communication and diplomacy skills.

  • Must have excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two (2) of related experience.

  • Official transcript will be required. 

  • Bilingual or multilingual preferred. Bilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for actively participating in change management activities and promoting key aspects of the project’s vision to all business constituents.

  • Responsible for day‐to‐day management and execution of end‐to‐end project(s) deliverables in accordance with identified operating model to ensure quality and consistency.

  • Determine and document guidelines and/or process flows related to data management. 

  • Lead and ensure the delivery of project tasks with technical and functional partners; hold team members accountable based on identified roles and responsibilities during project execution. 

  • Collaborates with client and/or vendor to secure resources necessary to complete project(s).

  • Establishes and manages the project scope and milestones ensuring adherence to timeline, cost, and delivery.

  • Provide/manage documentation oversight for assigned project(s) including development of policies, procedures, and training documentation, as necessary. 

  • Document and analyze project activities in a way that the process is continually improving. 

  • Proactively engage stakeholders in project development.

  • Create a sense of belonging and ownership among team members.  

  • Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction and altering priorities related to project.

  • Exhibit a high degree of initiative and independent judgment; perform duties make decisions and recommendations under limited supervision.

  • Provides periodic reporting of progress status to key stakeholders. 

  • Actively listens and responds constructively to stakeholders and/or team member’s ideas or concerns regarding project.

  • Maintains confidentially related to project, as applicable.

  • Directly/indirectly manage a budget as assigned, if applicable. 

  • Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. 

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications Deadline

October 2, 2026
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