What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dual Enrollment Program Assistant position at Alabama State University?
Alabama State University, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Initiatives, and Transformation applications to fill the position of Dual Enrollment Assistant. Under the guidance of and reporting directly to the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Initiatives, and Transformation, this individual will coordinate and provide admissions and recruitment services to high school students who are eligible for ASU's Dual Enrollment Program and provide support to the office in other areas as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the main point of contact for ASU's Dual Enrollment Program by visiting feeder high schools throughout the River Region and within the State of Alabama, and building interest in and recruiting students for enrollment
Develop partnerships with guidance counselors and other high school personnel, to identify students who would be academically successful in the program; an, confer with area school system officials on new courses initiatives (and help resolve problems or take corrective actions when necessary)
Coordinate, analyze and evaluate student credentials for admissions into ASU's Dual Enrollment Program
Provide new dual enrollment student admissions advising. Verify students are placed in appropriate courses to earn high school credit as well as credits toward their college degree.
Input data into the central university database relative to information received from the high school student's application for admission, test scores, and transcripts, and compile reports on their profiles
Update and manage student records as they move through the admissions process, while also serving as the point of contact for area school districts; counselors; parents; and student on issues regarding dual enrollment
Plan and host, in partnership with New Student Orientation and Dual Enrollment Signing Days specifically for Dual Enrollment students and parents
Organize and make presentations to potential new dual enrollment students, parents, and high school counselor(s), distribute dual enrollment information, and respond to questions.
Coordinate with the Office of Records and Registration the establishment of students' permanent transcript files and ensure that they comply with institutional requirements
Coordinate with the Office of Student Accounts on course rosters for each semester, and the correct billing of enrolled students
Analyze credential and establish in-state eligibility for incoming students, and for student applying for scholarships
Assist with other duties as it pertains to the admissions and recruitment goals and attending recruitment events
Coordinates marketing material, recruitment, and outreach activities in collaboration with appropriate College personnel and partnering school site administrators. Promotes and encourages dual-enrolled students to matriculate to the College upon high school graduation
Monitors status of dual enrollment numbers and overall program effectiveness. Identifies other appropriate performance/activity metrics and captures and analyzes collected data. Apprises supervisor of progress toward and attainment of enrollment goals
Create and maintain dual enrollment handbooks and other informational materials
Provide support for dual enrollment instructors, including training and professional development
Provide advising, registration, and orientation support for dual enrollment students
Manage student records, processes, and data related to dual enrollment, including registration, course adjustments, and withdrawals
Contribute to the development and improvement of dual enrollment policies, procedures, and processes
Track and analyze enrollment data to identify trends and inform program improvements
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Two years of experience in a college/university admission or recruiting setting, availability to meet a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and/or weekends, available to travel to recruiting events and/or participate in meetings, conferences, and other related activities are required. Candidate must have a knowledge of FERPA requirements, and use of student information systems. Expertise in advising and managing within a higher education setting. Experienced in counseling students.
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000