Community College Of Philadelphia

Director, City College for Municipal Employment (CCME)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field and 5 years of professional experience in higher education or workforce training, or a bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience.
  • At least 3 years of program or project leadership experience.
  • Previous experience in a supervisory role.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and planning.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and evaluate the CCME to meet goals.
  • Act as a primary contact for stakeholders, including the Mayor's Office.
  • Collaborate with various College units to meet CCME objectives.
  • Identify and apply data-driven strategies for improvement.
  • Supervise and ensure the training of staff members.
  • Facilitate training for faculty and staff to promote student success.
  • Manage budgets in partnership with senior leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage at no cost (with optional buy-up plan).
  • College-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% College contribution when you contribute 5%.
  • Generous vacation time (23 days), personal time (22.5 hours), and sick leave.
  • Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Forgivable Loan Program available for employees.
  • Flexible work hours during winter and summer breaks.
Full Job Description
Salary: $72,073.00 - $118,920.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time Administrator
Job Number:
Organization: Div-Access & Community Engagement
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Position Summary

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.
Essential 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 quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner, handling priority communications efficiently and with tact, and maintaining records of communication.
  • Maintain sensitivity, understanding, confidentiality and respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds required.
  • Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and core values of the College.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree from a recognized accredited institution and five (5) years of related professional work experience, preferably in higher education and/or workforce training programming or Bachelor's degree with seven (7) years related professional experience in higher education and/or workforce training programming.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of program and/or project leadership experience required.
  • Previous supervisory experience required.
  • Strong communication skills required including interpersonal and collegial communication, written and oral presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on details, planning and analysis required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve scholarship goals required.
  • Ability to use data to make decisions and develop strategies required.
  • Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse College community required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a collective bargaining environment preferred.

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.
Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Community College of Philadelphia. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits package available to administrative employees.

Administrative employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at no cost (PPO buy-up plan available at a cost)
  • College-paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% College contribution when you contribute 5%
  • Generous paid time off, including:
    • Vacation time: 23 paid vacation days; prorated based on hire date
    • Personal time: 22.5 hours annually (3 days - prorated based on hire date)
    • Sick time: paid at 100% with appropriate documentation
    • Paid bereavement leave
    • Paid holidays
  • Tuition remission (100%) for employees and eligible dependents
  • Forgivable Loan Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional perks include winter break, spring break, and summer hours (4-day workweek)

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

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Do you have a Master's degree from a recognized accredited institution and five (5) years of related professional work experience, preferably in higher education and/or workforce training programming or Bachelor's degree with seven (7) years related professional experience in higher education and/or workforce training programming?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of program and/or project leadership experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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About Community College Of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia is a public community college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1965 and has an enrollment of more than 28,000 students. The college offers more than 70 associate degree, certificate and continuing education programs. The college has three campuses and several regional centers throughout Philadelphia. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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