<p>Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.</p> <p>RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at Clery Report.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Title: Early Childhood Career Pathways Grant Director</p> <p>Unit: NUP Non-Unit Professional</p> <p>Department: Early Childhood Education</p> <p>Reports To: Dean of Institutional Assessment</p> <p>Date: June 2025</p> <p>The Director, in collaboration with Early Childhood faculty and staff, will implement the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Pathways grant and ensure all activities comply with the grant proposal and regulations. This role coordinates grant services across college departments and provides direct student advising and support within the ECE program. The Director maintains current knowledge of Early Education and Care (EEC) policies and regulations to inform program development. Key responsibilities include data tracking and reporting, grant oversight, fiscal management, partnership coordination, participant recruitment, and community advocacy. All activities will be conducted in partnership with relevant faculty and staff. This is a non-benefitted grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant funding and performance of professional duties.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Monitor and coordinate ECE Career Pathways grant project activities to ensure implementation and service delivery as described by the funded grant program, including staffing, programmatic, fiscal obligations, and compliance with regulations and guidelines. </li><li>Work with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator and faculty on the implementation of the project and compile accurate data for the writing and submission of reports and the renewal of proposals. </li><li>Develop partnerships with early childhood education providers in the College's service area and address educator needs for professional development. </li><li>Serve as a liaison between employers, schools, workforce centers, and other community partners. </li><li>Participate in all Early Education and Care (EEC) sponsored meetings, including EEC Community of Practice meetings. </li><li>Stay abreast of current and evolving early education policies at the state level. </li><li>Facilitate the implementation of early childhood education courses in Haitian Creole </li><li>Coordinate grant services across college departments including admissions, advising, registrar, grants office, financial aid, and the early childhood program. </li><li>Work closely with the students in the early education department to provide advising and other support. </li><li>Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders and participate in relevant on/off-campus meetings. </li><li>Organize and facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for grant participants. </li><li>Track project expenditures and coordinate with grants office on budget processes. </li><li>Oversee student aid distribution in partnership with the grants office and financial aid. </li><li>Manage project data collection and reporting for grant requirements. </li><li>Attend occasional regional and statewide meetings related to the project. </li><li>Conduct regular meetings with appropriate staff, including Early Childhood faculty and advisors. </li><li>Supervise additional staff funded by the ECE Career Pathways Grant. </li><li>Perform other duties, as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience as an ECE classroom teacher in various settings </li><li>Knowledge and understanding of CDA and Paraprofessional training in MA </li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent </li><li>Hold current EEC certification </li><li>Admitted to a Master's degree program in ECE or related field in MA </li><li>Demonstrated ability to analyze information </li><li>Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate grant activities, including budgeting and reporting </li><li>Familiarity with the MA EEC policies and regulations </li><li>Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and report data at the program level, and for individual students </li><li>Demonstrated ability to interact with early childhood education and out-of-school time educators including family and center-based educators, school personnel, and the College </li><li>Demonstrated ability to write clearly and compose concise, coherent reports. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with all stakeholders. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to travel to attend occasional meetings and participate in conferences, including evenings and weekends. </li><li>Experience in administration in an EEC licensed early childhood education program. </li><li>Grant management or legal experience. </li><li>Multilingual and multi literate in English, Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole </li><li>Hold a certification in interpreting from a MA college or University in the above languages, able to communicate with students, staff, and community members orally and in writing in all languages above </li><li>Demonstrated ability to translate and/or proofread documents in the languages above </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Degree Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or closely related field. </li><li>Hold CDA, EEC Teacher or above, Paraprofessional cert for MA </li><li>Experience in public and private settings </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Compensation: $75,000.000-85,000.00 <em>Please note that this position is Grant Funded</em></p> <p>Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include:</p> <ul> <li>High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC) </li><li>Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans </li><li>Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account </li><li>Low cost basic and optional life insurance </li><li>Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b). </li><li>12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time </li><li>Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities </li><li>Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options </li><li>Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities </li><li>Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program </li><li>Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers </li><li>Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program </li><li>Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus </li><li>Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus. </li></ul> <p>Location: Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120</p> <p>Unit Status: NUP Non-Unit Professional</p> <p>Hours: 37.5 hours per week.</p> <p>Expected Start Date: June 2025</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>All applicants must apply online by submitting:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>(3) Professional References </li></ul> <p>Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.</p> <p>After completing all the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>ADA Compliance:</p> <p>The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</p> <p>Powered by</p>