Dual Credit Coordinator - Corsicana, United States - Navarro College

Description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Dual Credit Coordinator will oversee the dual credit program for Navarro, Freestone, Limestone and Leon Counties. This includes visiting area high schools, charter schools, and private schools to coordinate the admissions and registration of all dual credit students. The Coordinator will office on both the Corsicana and Mexia Navarro College locations based on dual credit program needs.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visit area high schools to meet with counselors, students, and parents about dual credit programs. Some evening and weekend presentations may be required.
• Coordinate the admissions process and registration of all Navarro, Freestone, Limestone and Leon County dual credit students. This may include but is not limited to distributing and collecting admissions and registration information packets and collecting required information from students.
• Serve as the primary contact person for all dual credit information and questions for Navarro, Freestone, Limestone and Leon Counties.
• Verify accuracy of rosters with high school counselors and dual credit instructors.
• Assist in the collection of tuition from dual credit students.
• Report grades (as needed) to area high schools.
• Create dual credit packets and materials for distribution.
• Work closely with Deans, Counselors, School Relations Officers, the Director of Career Center and Tech Prep, the Director of Testing Centers, and the Registrar's Office to ensure that consistent and correct procedures are followed with respect to dual credit.
• Perform general clerical duties including answering telephones, typing, filing, scheduling, and communicating dual credit policies to advising.
• Train and provide work direction to student assistants, as appropriate.
• Perform regular inventory. Maintain various files, records, and reports.
• Operate computers for data input, word processing, and spreadsheets for program descriptions.
• Represent Dual Credit and attend meetings and conferences as needed.
• Keep current on changing policies, rules and legislation affecting dual credit.
• Coordinate course offerings between college administration and faculty while simultaneously matching the desires of ISDs for dual credit classes.
• Represent the college as "recruiter" of high school students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and the public.
• Possess strong computer hardware and software skills to include word processing, database management, electronic spreadsheets, Internet, and other current software applications.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Effective and proven written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of admission policies, programs, and procedures.
• Dependable, resourceful, self-motivated, and willing to assist in all operations.
• Ability to travel to dual credit locations.
• Flexibility and ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Associate's degree
• Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• One or more years of related experience, such as in a high school setting or college setting
• Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and computer skills (e.g., testing software packages).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

SALARY: $36,747. annually (This is a 12 month position to be paid over 12 months)