Director- NC Boost Program; Grant Funded

Director- NC Boost Program (Grant Funded 2031)

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Title
- Director- NC Boost Program (Grant Funded 2031)

Full or Part Time
- Full Time

Number of Months - 12 Months

Proposed Date of Employment - 08/01/2026

Work Schedule

Permanent or Temporary
- Permanent

Salary Band
- Grant Funded
- Commensurate with education and direct experience

Position Summary Information

Position Summary
- The Boost Program Director provides strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight for the multi-college NC Boost Program, a North Carolina Community College System initiative replicating theCUNYAccelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model. The Director supports program implementation across Isothermal Community College, McDowell Technical Community College, and Western Piedmont Community College, ensuring alignment with NC Boost andASAPgoals, standards, and performance expectations. The role oversees day-to-day program operations, ensures consistent and high-quality service delivery across partner institutions, and leads collaborative efforts to improve student retention and completion outcomes.

The Director supervises theICCBoost Success Coach, coordinates closely with peer institutions, represents Isothermal and partner colleges inNCCCSandCUNYASAPreplication meetings, and serves on institutional committees as assigned. This is a grant position funded through 7/31/2031

Responsibilities
- Program Leadership & Operations Lead planning, development, and implementation of the NC Boost (ASAPReplication) Program across partner colleges

Develop and maintain program policies, procedures, and performance metrics aligned with NC Boost andASAPrequirements

Oversee student recruitment, onboarding, retention, and overall program delivery

Ensure consistency in student support strategies, scheduling, standards, and outcomes across institutions

Staff, Partnership, & Stakeholder Management Supervise theICCBoost Success Coach and coordinate with Boost staff at McDowell Technical and Western Piedmont Community Colleges Collaborate with administrators, advisors, and coaches to align program delivery and data reporting

Serve as liaison to community partners, state representatives, and external stakeholders

RepresentICCand partner colleges inNCCCS,CUNYASAP, and NC Boost meetings and events

Other duties and responsibilities

Manage grant compliance, budget tracking, and reporting requirements

Lead cross-institutional communication and coordination to ensure adherence to program and funding standards

Participate in institutional and cross-college committees and working groups as assigned Additional duties, projects, and assignments assigned by manager

Skills and Abilities

- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple institutions.

Proficiency with student information systems (e.g., Colleague) and advising technologies (e.g., Watermark Student Success & Engagement).Ability to manage budgets, prepare reports, and analyze data collaboratively among institutions.

Strong commitment to equitable student outcomes and cross-college teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.

Minimum of three years of experience in higher education program administration, advising, or student success initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related field. (preferred)

Experience with multi-campus or multi-institutional program coordination. (preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of community college student success strategies. (preferred)

Open Date - 07/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Additional Information
- Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Institution. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, please contact Human Resources at jobs or via phone at .

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