Job Description
Position Title Director, City College for Municipal Employment (CCME) Requisition Number SCA00902 General Description The City College of Municipal Employment (CCME) is a strategic community and workforce initiative in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Works, and the School District of Philadelphia that prepares Philadelphia residents for municipal jobs. The Director is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of CCME to ensure the successful implementation, execution and evaluation of the initiative. Working strategically and collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, the Director is responsible for day-to-day operations to achieve short-term and long-term objectives for enrollment, retention, completion, employment, and continuing education. The Director demonstrates proactive leadership and a commitment to the Mission, Goals and Core Values of Community College of Philadelphia. College Intro Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond. Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals. Specific Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operations and evaluation of CCME to ensure achievement of short term and long-term goals. Serve as one of the chief points of contact of CCME for internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to the Mayor’s Office. Work collaboratively with multiple College units, such as Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, Financial Aid, Marketing and Communications, Workforce & Economic Innovation, and Career Connections to ensure CCME goals and objectives are met. Identify and implement evidence-based strategies for necessary improvements. Supervise, guide, evaluate and ensure training of staff. In partnership with the Director, Education Programs, facilitate training and professional development for CCME-involved faculty and staff across department, ensuring a cohesive approach to student learning and success. In partnership with Vice President and Assoc. Vice President, develop and manage department budget. Manage data, record keeping and reporting necessary to ensure effectiveness. Design and implement a program feedback mechanism where students, faculty and administrators can regularly provide input about CCME and make adjustments to programming as necessary. Oversee consultants and technical assistance providers to ensure maximum effectiveness. Keep informed of local and national community college education, employment and training models and strategies. Adhere to policies and procedures necessary for successful implementation of CCME, and particularly for maintaining the security and confidentiality of student information. Identify and communicate new policies and procedures to staff and other relevant internal and external partners. In partnership with Vice President and Assoc. Vice President, lead efforts with the Business and Finance and Institutional Advancement offices to identify public and private philanthropic sources to enhance and sustain the program. Present locally and nationally to stakeholders on the model and successes of CCME. Lead a campaign with the Mayor’s Office and the College’s Marketing and Communications team to showcase and promote CCME. Deliver