What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Student Success (Keystone Education Yields Success Program) position at Bucks County Community College?
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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 Colleg e
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 o versees 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.
Salary & Benefits :
Salary Range : $65,000 - $65,566 (commensurate with experience)
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, fitness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.
Minimum Requirements :
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 and / or underserved populations.
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.
Application Requirements :
To be considered for this position, please submit the following :
A completed application
Resume or CV
Cover letter
A list of five professional references
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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.
Salary : $65,000 - $65,566
