Director, Student Success (Keystone Education Yields Success Program)

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Director, Student Success (Keystone Education Yields Success Program)
Full-Time, Grant-Funded Position

About KEYS

Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) assists students who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Students enrolled in the program have the opportunity to meet regularly with program staff who will help them meet their educational goals by:

• Providing career counseling, tutoring, and academic support, including help with financial aid
• Facilitating supportive services available through the County assistance Office (CAO) and/or the College
• Connecting students to other community service agencies

KEYS is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director supervises full-time and part-time employees in Keys Program as a member of the Student Services division, whose purpose is to provide academic and personal support to KEYS students. Coordinate additional support services and KEYS Program pre-enrollment meetings as required by the student, including but not limited to: Financial aid, academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, technical support, and remediation. This position oversees the annual grant preparation process and monthly reporting, develops and monitors grant budget expenditures, conducts grant re-budget (if needed), and assures compliance with the grant guidelines.    

This is a grant-funded position funded through the Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) Program Grant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Social Work, Higher Education or closely related field with a minimum of 5 years administrative experience (including federal and state funding management).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Office and Management Budget (OMB) allowable expenses, policy, and procedures.
• 3 years case management or related work with the Department of Human Services clients.
• Must have working knowledge of general accounting practices for state and federal invoicing, expenditures, and statements.
• Excellent organizational, developmental, and interpersonal skills required.
• Prior supervisory and grant management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, faculty, students, and the general public.

SALARY $65,000 - $67,000

BENEFITS

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with the College's policies, including a Pennsylvania Background Check, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.

APPLICATION

Apply online at: https://bucks.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BCCC

Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate’s interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, resume/CV, and professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.