Perkins Grant Director

Perkins Grant Director

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.

College Intro

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Specific Responsibilities

Grant Management & Administration

• 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.

Program Implementation & Student Success

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Data, Evaluation & Reporting

Technology & Systems Support

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required. Knowledge of Perkins V compliance and reporting requirements. Knowledge of budget management, perf