Dual Enrollment Coordinator - Early College Programs - 81268

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."

We are seeking a full time Dual Enrollment Coordinator – Early College Programs to deliver services to high school students and their parents which may include admissions, recruitment, academic and/or career/technical program advising and registration for the Early College Academy and Dual Enrollment programs. This position involves frequent travel to area high schools, superior customer service delivery, and problem resolution for students and parents regarding participation in the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides comprehensive academic advising and registration services to Early College Academy and Dual Enrollment students. This position will apply current knowledge of all college programs, transfer information to other colleges, College scholarship opportunities, and a basic understanding of federal financial aid.
• Services will be delivered in one to one, online, group, and telephone settings.
• In the advising setting, clarifies student educational goals, instructs students on the appropriate pathway to reach those goals, works in collaboration with the student to build a course pathway plan to complete those goals, and assists with the navigation process which includes all aspects of registration.
• Recruits prospective students; visits local and service area high schools to promote the Early College Academy and Dual Enrollment to students. Attends recruitment events, college fairs, community events, and conferences to represent SCC's Early College Programs.
• Explains and guides students through the process of understanding placement test results and any resulting course placements or restrictions. This position must maintain accurate and current knowledge of college programs and be able to convey that information to students in light of their placement test results, including but not limited to AP and ACT placement.
• This position is actively involved in intentional, proactive contacts and interventions with students to facilitate student success and completion. Contacts and interventions will be done on an individual, group, and electronic basis and data on the outcomes of these interactions will be maintained and shared as appropriate.
• Assists with securing course materials for students from districts paying those costs.
• Assists with the development of a formal recruitment and retention plan for the Early College Academy Programs.
• Attends events hosted by the high school to inform parents of the Early College Academy and Dual Enrollment opportunities.
• Provides both written and verbal communications with students, parents, and high school counselors/designated high school personnel throughout the duration of student participation in the program.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues related to Early College Programs. Communicates, as needed, with SCC faculty and staff, high school counselors, students, and parents in a timely manner.
• Conducts yearly Early College/Dual Enrollment Presentations/Orientations to prospective students, parents, and community members.
• Utilizes the SCC student information system and document management system for effective recordkeeping and data tracking.
• Provides campus tours when requested.
• Serves on College committees, as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of study and two (2) years of experience in a direct service environment in higher education or K-12 education.
• Math, writing, effective presentation/communication and computer skills are essential.
• Must be able to operate miscellaneous office equipment such as computer, printer, telephone and copier.
• Must possess reliable transportation that will be used frequently for travel to local schools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in higher education student services and Master's degree from an accredited institution.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Missouri driver's license and satisfactory MVR history.

St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer