Director, Act 101

It’s great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We’re committed to bringing passion and energy to our College.  Visit our Life Page on LinkedIn to explore our dynamic campus culture, hear from current employees, and discover what makes Bucks County Community College a great place to work! The Director, Bucks 360 provides operational leadership for the College’s Act 101 program, a state-funded initiative serving students who meet established academic, financial, and residency eligibility criteria. This is a 12-month, full-time, grant-funded position. The Director oversees program operations, academic coaching personnel, student recruitment and retention, budget management, grant compliance, assessment, and reporting. Working across the College, the Director coordinates academic coaching, tutoring, mentoring, enrichment activities, and referrals that support student persistence and completion. Essential Functions Program Leadership and Grant Administration Provide leadership for Bucks 360 in alignment with College priorities, Act 101 regulations, and grant requirements. Develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, services, policies, and procedures. Oversee daily operations and ensure consistent delivery of services across locations and modalities. Manage the Act 101 budget and monitor expenditures for compliance with grant and College requirements. Prepare required grant applications, reports, budget documents, and supporting materials and maintain accurate documentation related to student eligibility, participation, services, expenditures, and outcomes. Collaborate with Grants, Finance, and Institutional Research to support reporting, assessment, and audit readiness. Student Recruitment, Support, and Programming Develop strategies to identify, recruit, enroll, orient, engage, and retain eligible students. Monitor enrollment, participation, and student progress to ensure program goals are met. Oversee proactive, individualized support that helps students strengthen academic skills, address barriers, and progress toward completion. Ensure students are connected with appropriate College and community resources. Oversee Bucks 360 orientation, academic workshops, cultural enrichment, community-building, and student leadership activities. Collaboration and Program Development Collaborate with faculty, Academic Success, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and other College offices to coordinate services and interventions. Develop partnerships with community organizations that can provide additional resources and opportunities for students. Convene and support the Act 101 Advisory Board, including meetings, program updates, feedback, and planning. Serve on College committees and cross-functional teams related to student success, retention, equity, and academic intervention. Assessment and Continuous Improvement Evaluate student participation, academic performance, persistence,…