Student Support Program Manager

Student Support Program Manager (Temporary, Grant-Funded)

Blue Bell, PA

Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Student Support Program Manager position.   This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising the grant funded ACT 101 and POWER program(s) and services relevant to first year and continuing students’ retention and progression to graduation as related to transition programming, financial counseling, tutoring, and developmental activities; monitors and tracks progress of students through direct case load management; maintains communication with faculty and staff in support of students. The Manager will support/manage/lead new and existing program collaborations. Direct staff oversight of the ACT 101/POWER teams.

*This is a temporary grant paid position and is contingent upon grant funding.

*This position has College wide responsibilities and will be required to travel to off-site locations. Must be available to work day, evening and weekend hours.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

Education/Training/Work Experience

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Education, Psychology or other related field.
• At least three years of related work experience and at least two years of Supervisory experience required
• Grants management experience required.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with individuals from varying educational, social, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated understanding of retention and persistence of at-risk students and providing at-risk learner support.
• Proven technology skills, including using technology in program delivery.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to work with diverse populations, such as under-resourced groups and first-generation students.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a comprehensive community college philosophy
• Experience working with diverse populations and populations of individuals at risk of not being successful.

Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College of Distinction, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 19,000 students annually. The College is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College has been named as one of the top 60 employers for 2019 in Pennsylvania by Forbes and as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation for four consecutive years by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) for its commitment to diversity through inclusive learning and work environments, student and staff recruitment and retention practices, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.

Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit https://www.mc3.edu/employment-opportunities Closing date for applications is 2/6/2022.

About Montgomery County Community College

For more than 55 years, Montgomery County Community College has grown with the community to meet the evolving educational needs of Montgomery County. The College’s comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as customized workforce training and certifications. Students enjoy the flexibility of learning at the College’s thriving campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown, at the Culinary Arts Institute in Lansdale, and online through a robust Virtual Campus.

As an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to remove barriers to access, improve learning outcomes, and increase completion for all students. The College also is recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, community service and service learning opportunities, and use of classroom technology. For the fourth consecutive year, MCCC has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for its commitment to diversity through inclusive learning and work environments, student and staff recruitment and retention practices, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. For more information, visit https://www.mc3.edu.

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is dedicated to excellence through diversity in education and employment. MCCC, an EEO Employer, provides equal employment and educational opportunities to all who are qualified. In keeping with the College’s diversity initiative, MCCC seeks and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, those who have had multicultural experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity.