Reporting to the Executive Director of the Catto Scholarship, the Assistant Director oversees and coordinates the Scholarship’s strategic recruitment and post\-completion success initiatives.
The position includes but is not limited to the development and implementation of recruitment and promotion strategies; facilitating presentations about the Scholarship to internal and external constituencies; continuously assessing recruitment and promotion efforts; and the development and implementation of initiatives designed to support Catto Scholars following degree completion.
This leadership position also includes oversight of special initiatives and major Catto Scholarship events such as annual Family Reunion; JumpStart (orientation); Academic Brush\-Ups (pre\-intake academic support); and an annual celebration of Catto graduates.
The role will include oversight of operations and staff dedicated to Scholarship recruitment and post\-graduation success initiatives.
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
- Establish, implement, and monitor an annual Catto Scholar Recruitment \& Promotion plan that aligns with the goals, targets, and interests of CCP and the City of Philadelphia.
- Oversee the procurement and maintenance of the Scholarship’s communication and marketing material, including promotional items, website content, and SWAG.
- Represent the Catto Scholarship at CCP’s Enrollment Action Team meetings.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of a suite of initiatives designed to support Catto Scholars following their completion of a degree or certificate.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and CCP’s Dual Admissions Office to establish and cultivate enhanced transfer pipelines for Catto graduates at local colleges and universities.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Career Connections team to establish \& cultivate enhanced employment pipelines for Catto graduates.
- Along with the Executive and Associate Directors, serve as a member of the Catto Leadership Team.
- Present on Catto enrollment, communications, and graduation updates at monthly meetings with the Mayor’s Office of Education.
- In collaboration with the Executive Director, lead special initiatives (e.g., diversification of teacher education pipeline) at the request of the City and other community partners.
- Oversee the development and implementation of engagement strategies designed to track and assess the status and success of Catto Scholar alumni.
- Serve as primary liaison to CCP Admissions; Office of K\-16 Partnerships, Marketing \& Communications; Dual Admissions.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and assessment of Catto “Bridge” programming, including the Catto JumpStart orientation and academic Brush\-Ups.
- Represent the Catto Scholarship at internal and external functions, as needed.
- Assist with Scholarship intake sessions, as needed.
- Provide oversight of operations and staff dedicated to Scholarship recruitment and post\-graduation success initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree required. All degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.
- At least six (6\) years of relevant experience at an institution of higher education required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Experience supervising direct reports and leading teams required.
- Experience with planning, developing and managing budgets, program assessment and evaluation required.
- Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, written, and oral presentation communication required.
- Excellent organizational skills with an emphasis on details, planning, and analysis required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve scholarship goals required.
- Ability to use data to inform decisions and develop strategies required.
- Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse College community required.
- An understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff and students required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience in, and appreciation for, a collective bargaining environment is preferred.
- College\-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
- Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
- Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
- 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid vacation, holiday and personal time
- Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions
- Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
- Spring Break: 1 week in March
- Summer Hours: 4\-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August
- Cover Letter of interest and resume required.
- Name and contact information of 3 references optional.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with PA Child Protective Services Law.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Oversee major events including the Catto Family Reunion and an annual celebration of Catto graduates.
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Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Work Location Main Campus
Benefits Summary
Benefits: “Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most. Full\-time faculty and staff benefits include:
Additional College benefits:
For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit:https://www.myccp.online/human\-resources/benefits\-eligibility
Salary Grade or Rank 3
Min Salary/Hourly Rate $54,498
Max Salary/Hourly Rate $89,921
Job Posting Open Date 04/14/2026
Job Posting Close Date
Type of Position Administrator
Job Category
Employment Status Full\-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates should complete an online application.
Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran or any other status protected by law, in matters pertaining to employment.