Coordinator of College Readiness - Literacy

Essential Duties And 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
• Advising 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

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Salary Range

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

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

Application

Apply online at: https://bucks.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BCCC

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.