Director Dual Enrollment Programs - Enrollment Management

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Director, Dual Enrollment Programs

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Dual Enrollment Programs is the primary administrator and provides leadership and coordination for the High School Advantage dual credit program's development and administration. The Director builds relationships with high schools across Texas to increase dual credit enrollment by assessing the needs of high schools' students and school districts, coordinating with academic departments and colleges to provide courses in response to those needs, implementing marketing and promotion strategies to ensure participation, providing admission and registration support services, and overseeing orientation and administrative support for students, parents and faculty. This position is responsible for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the dual credit student experience by establishing policies and procedures, and student engagement through current research and best practices. The Director works in collaboration with academic department Chairs and Program Directors to identify, credential, and evaluate High School Advantage dual credit program instructors, to evaluate course effectiveness, and to ensure compliance with standards established by the University, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and SACSCOC accreditation standards relating to dual enrollment policy and practice. The Director creates systems to track and document that dual credit guidelines are being met, is responsive and provides recommendations to changing technologies and advances in delivery. The Director serves as the academic liaison across campus and community partners for the Office of Curriculum and Strategic Initiatives for all matters pertaining to dual enrollment programming. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Vice Provost, Curriculum and Strategic Initiatives

Supervises: Coordinator, Dual Enrollment and P-16 Initiatives, clerical staff and student assistants

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Provides leadership and oversight for the development, expansion, and administration of the University's dual credit program in accord with standards established by the University, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), SACSOC, and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).

• Directs activities and programs related to the dual credit program, including student orientation, registration procedures, academic advising, instructor training and development, establishing course schedules in collaboration with academic departments, assessment, and data reporting.

• Promotes the growth, development, marketing, and administration of the dual credit

• Develops and implements an advising and communication plan that assists parents and students to better understand dual credit and make informed decisions relative to education and career goals and works with high schools to establish the value of providing dual credit through Texas Woman's University.

• Contributes to the achievement of the University's recruitment and retention goals by

• Works cooperatively with marketing and promotions staff to develop and implement

• Develops relationships with high schools throughout the state, regularly visits them to represent the university in a professional manner, and effectively communicates with students, parents, and school staff using technology-based enrollment processes to ensure customer satisfaction and the best enrollment results by census date.

• Works in collaboration with academic department Chairs and Program Directors to identify, credential, and evaluate High School Advantage instructors, to evaluate course effectiveness, and to ensure compliance with THECB and SACSCOC accreditation standards relating to dual enrollment policy and practice.

• Sets dual credit objectives and metrics that will lead and inform the program. Data is used to track student enrollment patterns, spot trends, and choose a course of action.

• Manages employee to maintain effective work procedures and outreach initiatives to boost efficiency, constituent satisfaction, and top-of-mind awareness of Texas Woman's University dual credit program.

• Serves as the academic liaison across campus and with high school and district partners, and professional organizations for the Office of Curriculum and Strategic Initiatives for all matters pertaining to dual enrollment programming and P-16 initiatives.

• Collaborates with colleagues in outreach, oversees and coordinates direct reports, and fosters partnerships with campus and off-campus organizational units, particularly local schools and school districts, in order to help the university achieve its goals.

• Serves on various representative institutional and external committees representing the Office of Curriculum and Strategic Initiatives and Academic Affairs.

program, including the development and dissemination of guidelines for instructors, schools, students, and academic departments, making presentations at schools, initiating formal agreements with schools, recommending policy and procedural changes, overseeing orientation activities for students and instructors, coordinating with academic departments at the University, solving problems, and responding to constituencies on time.

identifying opportunities in the marketplace for expansion and collaborating with

academic departments, the offices of admissions, registration, computer services, and

enrollment management to build a diverse and responsive dual credit program that

encourages dual credit students to consider attending the University upon graduation.

effective recruitment and marketing strategies related to the dual credit program, including assistance with web content, web page translation, preparation of publications, distribution of brochures and catalogs, etc.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Prepares data and reports required for university effectiveness, state (THECB) and regional accreditation (SACSCOC) compliance.

• Continues to be knowledgeable and current through independent professional reading, networking with peers, taking professional development courses, and participating in training or courses as recommended by the Vice Provost for Curriculum and Strategic Initiatives.

• Performs tasks aligned with the university's mission, vision, goals, values, and priorities which contributes to the success of Access and Outreach overall.

• Performs other duties as requested.

• Knowledge of dual credit legislation, policies and practices.

• Knowledge of THECB and SACSCOC Accreditation standards relating to dual enrollment.

• Knowledge of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) to determine college readiness in reading, writing, and math.

• Knowledge of core curriculum, assessment, and strategic plan.

• Ability to work with other employees and university stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to represent the department and university in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, students and faculty.

• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

• Ability to utilize student information systems, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas, mobile device communication platforms like Gikko mobile, and social media communication with a high degree of technological competence.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email.

EDUCATION

Master's degree required.

EXPERIENCE

Five years' professional experience in an education environment, preferably in higher education with diverse populations of students. Knowledge of dual credit programs and student development theory preferred. Experience in program development, project management, decision-making, administrative, and management responsibilities preferred.

REQUIREMENT

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Knowledge of dual credit legislation, policies and practices.

• Knowledge of THECB and SACSCOC Accreditation standards relating to dual enrollment.

• Knowledge of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) to determine college readiness in reading, writing, and math.

• Knowledge of core curriculum, assessment, and strategic plan.

• Ability to work with other employees and university stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person, and in writing.

• Ability to represent the department and university in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.

• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgement based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, students and faculty.

• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.

• Ability to utilize student information systems, Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas, mobile device communication platforms like Gikko mobile, and social media communication with a high degree of technological competence.

• Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including university related software and email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel, work weekends and/or evenings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

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