Coordinator of College Readiness - Literacy

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The Coordinator of College Readiness - Literacy provides coordination of support for the College's developmental reading initiatives to foster student readiness, persistence, and progression into college-level coursework.

The Coordinator collaborates with faculty, deans, advising, and academic support services to support integrated literacy instruction and targeted academic supports. This is a twelve-month, full-time administrative appointment reporting to the Director, Developmental Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination and Collaboration with Faculty

• Coordinate literacy support initiatives for developmental reading classes and students, ensuring alignment with institutional goals for retention, persistence, and completion.
• Collaborate with the Director, Developmental Education, faculty, and student support areas to integrate curriculum with advising, tutoring, and developmental education pathways.

Student Success and Academic Support

• Collaborate with advising, tutoring, intervention teams, and academic support services to ensure coordinated, proactive interventions for students.
• Provide Academic Coaching to students as needed and recommend appropriate academic supports and success strategies.
• Promote student engagement with academic support resources and skill development opportunities.

Faculty Support and Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with faculty to support effective teaching practices and student-centered instruction.
• Partner with instructional design and professional development teams to develop discipline-specific training and resources.
• Facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration among faculty to share best practices and improve student outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Reading or Literacy Education, or a closely related field.
• Reading Specialist Certification
• Experience supporting students with varying levels of academic preparation using effective, inclusive instructional strategies in reading and writing.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices that support accelerated skill development and progression into college-level coursework.
• Experience collaborating with faculty and academic support services to improve student learning and course completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with integrated or accelerated developmental education models.
• Experience collaborating across decentralized teams, with the ability to coordinate efforts across academic and student support units to achieve shared outcomes.

Salary Range $50,618 - $64,630 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College's policies.

Application

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Applications must consist of a letter of application addressing this specific position and the candidate's interest and qualifications for coming to Bucks County Community College, resume/CV, and a list of five professional references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. Finalists may be asked to provide additional materials.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.