Coordinator - Early College Program

COORDINATOR - EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM 
MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Coordinator for our Early College Program. This position will provide support at the college level to increase high school students’ participation and success in Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment programs. This will involve coordinating class and student

assignments and working with appropriate high schools to ensure that students are accurately informed and placed.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: This position will provide support at the college level to take students from being interested in Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment to being enrolled. This will involve coordinating assignments related to the admission and success of Dual Credit / Dual Enrollment students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Coordinates college readiness testing procedures with participating secondary schools. This will include establishing on and off site testing procedures for the placement exams, and procedures for accessing testing information for enrollment purposes.

• Coordinates with the Office of Instruction and Student Services to enroll interested students in early college programs. This position will be responsible for driving enrollments at the college and helping it to hit its enrollment goals. 
• Converts dual enrollment and dual credit students into full and part-time students, through enrollment events. This may include community events with an emphasis on the completion of FAFSA forms.
• Completes reports related to compliance with Illinois Community College Board guidelines and fidelity to college standards for all dual credit, dual enrollment, and articulation initiatives with secondary institutions. Prepares internal and external communications regarding program services.
• Serves as a liaison to College Advisors and secondary school counselors to ensure a clear, articulate, and predictable path to early college credit through dual credit, dual enrollment, and articulation initiatives.
• Participates in the planning of professional development and mentoring activities between CCC faculty and secondary school instructors. Ensures fidelity to CCC standards when offering courses through off-site dual credit and course articulation.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Services, Public Policy or related field, - 

  Master’s degree preferred, supplemented by three years of progressively responsible administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

• Proven organizational skills and supervisory ability.
• Must be computer proficient with knowledge of a variety of software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work well with employees at all levels of the organization, as well as with students and other customers. Must be able to work well within a team.
• Must be able to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy. 

• Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations in an effort to improve the future goals of the District. Must be able to meet deadlines in timely manner.

   

   

Salary Range: $61,006 - $67,106.60

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ 

WE OFFER: Excellent health benefits at a low cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page. 

This position is represented by the Local 1600 professional union. 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

Salary : $61,006 - $67,107