Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting a work environment which attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff, and which challenges each of us to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College. We value and support a culturally diverse and intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us as we transition from our first 50 years into the next and build upon a legacy that will impact the city of Philadelphia and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is seeking to fill a Project Director, Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) position. The Project Director provides leadership, coordination, direction and vision for the KEYS program. The Project Director works closely with the PA State Bureau of Employment and Training, Philadelphia County Assistance Offices and other agencies to support TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients who are in need of employment and training opportunities and/or are pursuing a career specific credit certificate or associate degree as determined by state county assistance guidelines.

For a complete position description, and to apply online, please visit our career site at jobs.ccp.edu, or click the “Apply” button.

Community College of Philadelphia recognizes that our employees are important and vital to our success. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive program of benefits, which represents an important component of total compensation.

Our benefits include:

• 100% College-paid medical, dental and prescription drug for employee and all of their eligible family members
• College-paid life and disability insurance
• College closes for Winter Break the week between Christmas and New Years and for a week in March for Spring Break
• Tuition remission (for classes at the College)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts
• College operates on a 4-day work week during the summer months
• Paid vacation plus holiday and personal time off

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, education or closely related area required. Any and all degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

• Minimum 2 years experience working with a disadvantaged population, specifically in employment and training welfare-to-work programs, to include program coordination experience.

• Knowledge of policies applicable to TANF and SNAP recipients enrolled in employment and training programs and post-secondary education.

• Knowledge of community resources to help students address barriers to employment, training and education.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, computer, written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with college staff and external agencies.

• Attention to detail and ability to follow through in assisting participants and students.

• Commitment to student success, student-centered education and employment and training programs for participants.


Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.

• Community college experience preferred.

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