Manager, Dual Credit and Early College High School Programs

Purpose and Scope The Manager, Dual Credit and Early College High School Programs is responsible for managing college, high school, and business relations, assisting schools in implementing the infrastructure and systems needed to support a sustainable college preparatory program and culture for all LSC students and prospective students, and to provide college planning curriculum and resources. The Manager works with deans, department chairs, various LSC departments, and high school personnel to ensure the instructional quality of dual credit programs. The Manager assists with the development, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of dual credit, participates in recruitment efforts, and serves as a liaison for the college's dual credit program. Essential Job Functions Assist campuses and schools in implementing the infrastructure, systems, and culture needed to support a sustainable college preparation/dual credit program. Manage the dual Credit articulation and crosswalk process and provide resources for college faculty and staff; develop guidelines for dual credit offerings for both college and high school. Maintain knowledge of trends in college readiness and dual credit programs and monitor state, federal, and system guidelines related to P16 and college readiness to ensure compliance; provide updates to the Office of Academic Affairs and the colleges; research and implement best practices of innovative dual credit partnerships for continuous improvement. Coordinate periodic professional development and campus visits for school counselors, dual credit faculty, and other school personnel. Review education affiliation, dual credit, and early college high school, college preparatory agreements; coordinate with the office of General Counsel to review Dual Credit and Early College High School legal policies and procedures and all agreements. Collect, organize, track, monitor, and report student success data for Dual Credit program and Early College High Schools' completion and success rates; compare outcomes to former dual credit students and current students; monitor behavioral records and track student complaints as well as student behavior inside and outside of the classroom. Assist in monitoring dual credit class sections, course textbooks, POI and ePars for counselors and learning support personnel on the high school campus; investigate dual credit concerns and issues to resolve with the school partner and/or college administration. Act as a liaison with the Student Services staff to help coordinate recruitment, admissions, and testing at area high schools as well as to develop forms and guidelines for dual credit with home-schooled students. Work with Marketing & Communications to develop marketing materials. Actively participate as an LSC representative on various committees, meetings, and conferences. Participate in the strategic planning process by making recommendations for new and/or revised policies and procedures; support the College enrollment management goals for recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students, including enrolling a more diverse and inclusive student body. Oversee compliance items related to Dual Credit. Oversee the review of FAST eligible students, including assigning FAST book advances and collaborating with LSC stakeholders to submit FAST students for state reporting. Oversee Student Service related functions to maintain consistency and support across all campuses to include advising, registration and admissions. Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge in areas of budgeting, financial administration, reporting and planning. Knowledge of trends in college readiness and dual credit programs. Strong skills in computer and database applications. Strong analytical skills. Ability to prepare and give presentations. Ability to formulate, interpret, or implement management policies or operating procedures. Ability to plan long and short-term business objectives. Excellent written and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Physical Abilities The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Work Schedule and Conditions Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards. Heavy travel across school districts in service area. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary Hiring salary range is $54,528 - $62,708. EEO Statement Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lone Star College