Perkins Grant Director

Community College of Philadelphia•Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perkins Grant Director provides comprehensive leadership and oversight for all aspects of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act at Community College of Philadelphia (CCP). Reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic and Student Success responsible for Perkins oversight, this full-time administrative position ensures that Perkins-funded programs, activities, and expenditures align with federal and state requirements, institutional priorities, and the College’s Guided Pathways and CTE Pathways frameworks. The Director is responsible for strategic planning, fiscal and compliance management, program implementation, and cross-divisional coordination to improve outcomes for CTE students and ensure full compliance with Perkins V requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Knowledge of Perkins V compliance and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of budget management, performance monitoring, and cross-divisional coordination.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working collaboratively with academic and student support divisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data systems, and online grant management platforms.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Prior experience with Perkins CTE programming.
Experience in a community college or higher education environment.
Background in counseling, workforce development, or CTE program coordination.
Familiarity with PDE reporting systems, CLNA, and Local Advisory Councils.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive leadership in Perkins Grant administration, including strategic planning, implementation, fiscal management, and compliance monitoring.
Coordinate closely with relevant departments to prepare for the submission of the annual Perkins e-Grant application and amendments through the PDE eGrants system.
Coordinate very closely under the direction of the Associate Provost, in close coordination with the CCP Institutional Advancement/Grants team which is the office that works with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education and other state/federal agencies for grant related funding items.
Monitor institutional performance toward Perkins indicators, ensuring all funded activities meet or exceed state and federal expectations.
Coordinate closely with the financial manager to track and reconcile Perkins expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets, timely use of funds, and accurate financial documentation.
In close cooperation with others assigned for CTE work, maintain Grant Assurances, Equipment Inventory, and Performance Reports in accordance with PDE and federal requirements.
Collaborate with Finance, Institutional Advancement, and Academic Affairs to ensure all grant-funded activities supplement, not supplant, institutional operations.
Work closely with academic deans, Department Heads, Curriculum Coordinators, faculty, and student success staff to strengthen CTE program quality, innovation, and student outcomes.
Support integration of career readiness, employer engagement, and credential attainment within CTE programs.
Coordinate student-facing initiatives, including academic and career advising, transition support, and workshops that promote enrollment, retention, and completion in CTE pathways.
Promote Perkins-funded services to students and ensure equitable access across all CTE programs.
Facilitate student access to campus supports such as Career Services, Financial Aid, Tutoring, and Success Coaching for CTE students.
Assist with the development of noncredit-to-credit articulation pathways, dual enrollment, and other career transition strategies.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure college-wide engagement in Perkins priorities.
Serve as a liaison among academic affairs, enrollment management, workforce development, and institutional advancement to align strategies that support CTE success.
Coordinate, in conjunction with other CTE funded positions, the Local Advisory Council meetings to ensure strong industry and community representation in CTE program design and evaluation.
Lead professional development sessions for faculty and staff on Perkins compliance, equity in CTE, and workforce alignment.
Communicate program outcomes, compliance updates, and fiscal progress to the Associate Provost, Cabinet leadership, and Board of Trustees, as appropriate.
Develop and manage, in conjunction with other CTE positions, the state, and using best practices tracking student outcomes, program performance, and resource utilization.
Partner with Institutional Research, and Assessment, in conjunction with other CTE positions, the state, and using best practices, to analyze data for continuous improvement and compliance with Perkins performance indicators.
Prepare, in conjunction with other CTE positions, the state, and using best practices, all required fiscal and performance reports to grants to submit to PDE, the Associate Provost, and institutional leadership.
Support, in conjunction with other CTE positions and institutional leadership, the state, and using best practices, the annual Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and strategic planning processes to identify program gaps and opportunities.
Collaborate with Information Technology and Institutional Research teams to manage data reporting tools for CTE student performance tracking.
Maintain and update the Perkins webpage and digital communications to ensure transparency and access to program information.
Support adoption and effective use of student success technologies (e.g., Navigate, Degree Works, Banner) to monitor and improve CTE student outcomes.