Coordinator of College Readiness - Literacy

Bucks County Community College • Newtown, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of College Readiness – Literacy provides leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of the College’s developmental reading and writing initiatives to support student readiness, persistence, and progression into college-level coursework. The Coordinator collaborates with faculty, deans, advising, and academic support services to design and implement integrated literacy instruction, aligned curriculum, and targeted academic supports. The Coordinator is responsible for advancing evidence-based instructional practices, monitoring program effectiveness through data, and ensuring a coordinated student experience from placement through registration in college-level English. This is a twelve-month, full-time administrative appointment reporting to the Director, Developmental Education.

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrated experience teaching developmental-level reading and/or writing in a college setting
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in program coordination, curriculum development, or academic program administration
• Experience analyzing student success data to inform program improvement
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of developmental reading and writing programs, including accelerated and integrated literacy models
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of literacy initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals for retention, persistence, and completion
• Collaborate with the Director of Developmental Education to establish program priorities, assess effectiveness, and guide continuous improvement efforts
• Contribute to the development of new courses, instructional models, and student support strategies that respond to evolving student and community needs
• Lead the design, revision, and standardization of literacy-focused curriculum aligned with institutional outcomes and student success goals.
• Oversee assessment of student learning and use data (success, retention, placement) to drive continuous curriculum improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty and student support areas to integrate curriculum with advising, tutoring, and developmental education pathways.
• Collaborate with AESL Coordinator to ensure placement and progress pathways are aligned.
• Advise and support students in the READ1/developmental education cohort, including guidance on placement, course sequencing, and academic pathways
• Collaborate with advising, tutoring, intervention teams, and academic support services to ensure coordinated, proactive interventions for students
• Counsel students as needed and recommend appropriate academic supports and instructional adjustments
• Promote student engagement with academic support resources and skill development opportunities
• Monitor and analyze student performance, placement, and progression data to evaluate program effectiveness
• Maintain accurate program records and contribute to institutional reporting, assessment, and accreditation efforts
• Use data to identify barriers to student success and recommend improvements to curriculum, placement, and support strategies
• Participate in continuous improvement processes, including program review and outcomes assessment
• 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
• Collaborate with Deans and academic departments on course scheduling to ensure access and efficient student pathways
• Support coordination of placement, retesting, and progression practices in alignment with developmental education initiatives
• Participate in institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives related to student success and developmental education

Benefits

• 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
• free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level