What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Dual Enrollment position at Southern Union State Community College?
Position Summary
The Dual Enrollment Director works closely with the Dean of Academics and is responsible for overseeing and managing the dual enrollment program and the accelerated high school student program, which allows high school students to take college courses for credit. This role involves collaborating with high schools, colleges, and community stakeholders to ensure program success, compliance with policies, and alignment with institutional goals. The director ensures the smooth operation of the program, promotes its benefits, and provides leadership in expanding opportunities for students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.
A Complete Application Packet Consists Of
Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NEOGOV account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.
In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.
It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
The Dual Enrollment Director works closely with the Dean of Academics and is responsible for overseeing and managing the dual enrollment program and the accelerated high school student program, which allows high school students to take college courses for credit. This role involves collaborating with high schools, colleges, and community stakeholders to ensure program success, compliance with policies, and alignment with institutional goals. The director ensures the smooth operation of the program, promotes its benefits, and provides leadership in expanding opportunities for students.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage the dual enrollment program and accelerated high school student program in alignment with the Alabama Community College System Policy 801.30- Admission: Dual Enrollment for Dual Credit and Policy 801.02-Admission: Accelerated High School Student and institutional policies.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the institution and participating high schools for the dual enrollment and accelerated high school student programs.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with high schools, school districts, and other higher education institutions.
- Monitor enrollment trends, analyze data, and prepare reports to assess program effectiveness, student success, retention, and completion.
- Identify and resolve operational problems, administrative issues, and other workflow matters raised by faculty, high school administrators, counselors and students in the program.
- Initiate and conduct regular meetings with school administrators, counselors, and faculty to coordinate dual enrollment activities.
- Ensure that Dual Enrollment Agreements with partnering local education agencies and districts are in place and are updated every three years.
- Communicate regularly and ensure timely reciprocal exchange of information with key stakeholders, including high school administrators, counselors, faculty, students, and parents.
- Consult with the College’s department chairs, high school administrators, and counselors to identify the most appropriate dual enrollment courses for high school campuses and coordinate the scheduling and delivery of such courses and related services.
- Promote the dual enrollment program through outreach efforts, such as informational sessions and marketing campaigns.
- Oversee student recruitment, application processes, and registration.
- Ensure that dual enrollment students receive adequate academic advising, orientation, and support services.
- Ensure compliance with The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation standards and institutional policies regarding dual enrollment. 14. Develop and implement program guidelines, policies, and procedures to maintain consistency and quality.
- Oversee faculty credentialing and employment.
- Ensure instructional quality for dual enrollment courses.
- Manage budgets, off-campus adjunct instructor salary schedules, Career and Technical Education Dual Enrollment (CTEDE) grants, and scholarships.
- Provide orientation opportunities, handbooks, departmental syllabi, and other resources for faculty teaching dual enrollment courses.
- Provide training and workshops for high school dual enrollment instructors, counselors, and college faculty involved in the program.
- Review professional literature, attend workshops, conferences and seminars to stay current on trends and best practices in dual enrollment and share insights with stakeholders.
- Serves on committees as requested.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university is required.
- Three years of full-time related work experience in a high school and/or college setting required.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.
A Complete Application Packet Consists Of
- Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
- Current resume
- List of three (3) references
- Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)
Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NEOGOV account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.
In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.
It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.