Job Description

Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Specialist (FT Temporary), CFTE19087AA
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for assigned aspects of the dual credit program related to COD/District 502 high school partnerships, including site visits to high schools on a regular and recurring basis. Serve as on-site COD dual credit liaison to District 502 high school staff, including counselors, teachers and administrators, providing direction and recommendations for the application of ICCB and HLC criteria and guidelines.

• Cultivate partnerships between College faculty and high school teachers that ensure the pedagogical and academic integrity of COD courses taught in the high schools.
• Facilitate high schools' understanding and application of ICCB and HLC guidelines, recommending remedial steps when a high school is not in compliance.
• Serve as first-level reviewer for dual credit partnership agreements between COD and the high schools.
• Provide suggestions and advocate for programs of study that focus on high school to COD pathway agreements.
• Facilitate on-site registration of high school students in dual credit courses.
• Conduct reviews to ensure COD procedural requirements such as midterm verifications and final grades submissions are understood and observed.
• Establish and maintain an electronic mailing list that includes COD departments involved or interested in the dual credit or dual enrollment initiatives, as well as representatives from all of the college's dual credit or dual enrollment high school partners.
• Provide updates when changes affecting either initiative occur, share minutes of Dual Credit/Enrollment Advisory Council Meetings, and respond to questions, concerns or ideas posted by system users.
• Disseminate a quarterly summary of ongoing program initiatives and progress to date.
• Assist the Manager, Dual Credit with pursuing dual credit national accreditation.
• Support COD Deans and faculty engaged in developmental activities for high school teachers as specified in accreditation guidelines.
• In collaboration with COD Testing Services, streamline the processes for placement testing in an effort to ensure placement testing completion prior to course registration.
• Ensure students have timely access to placement testing locations.
• Evaluate eligibility for Perkins grant funding for partnership-related initiatives, and comply with reporting requirements as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree required.

• Experience
  • A minimum of 2 years of program coordination or related experience in a higher education environment required.
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills required.
  • Facility with standard computer applications required.
  • Experience working with high school or college faculty and administration preferred.
  • Some teaching experience at the high school or college level preferred.
  • Some familiarity with dual credit programs or courses preferred.

• Personal computer with standard applications software along with systems used within the College.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license for traveling to area high schools for meetings and appointments.
• General office environment; full-time work schedule may occasionally require some evening/weekend hours as needed.
• This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Pay Grade:
Classified 12 Salary Range: 52,000.00 - 56,000.00

Competitive starting salaries are dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/1446?c=cod

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