Job Summary

Assist the Executive Director of Admissions and Registration in the overall administration and daily activities of the Dual Credit and Early College High School Office. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Essential Functions

Direct and monitor the daily operations for student support services related to Dual Credit and Early College High School programs (DC/ECHSP). Assist the Executive Director with planning and implementing short and long term departmental strategic goals.

Serve as the district’s primary contact for the DC/ECHS program. Develop and maintain working relationships with college dual credit faculty and staff and school district administrators or representatives. Collaborate with college deans and high school representatives concerning DC/ECHSP issues and work with these groups to ensure procedural consistency among dual credit institutions and the Early College High School (ECHS) program.

Assist the Executive Director in a variety of tasks including organizing and conducting meetings. Present training or informational sessions for internal groups as well as high school representatives, parents of potential DC/ECHS students, and community organizations. Coordinate services and activities associated with DC/ECHS program.

Understand, interpret, and implement state and college rules and regulations regarding the DC/ECHS program. Assist the Executive Director in developing, updating, and implementing college policies and procedures as needed for admitting and enrolling DC/ECHS students. Keep staff abreast of current rules and regulations through staff training and development.

Responsible for personnel management activities for assigned staff, including orientation, supervision, performance appraisal, coaching, and guidance and support concerning professional development.

Represent and perform job duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director in her absence.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Knowledge of current state regulations pertaining to college admissions, dual credit and generally accepted practices in enrollment or registration policies and procedures.

3. Ability to understand the complex interaction between the functions of student support services (Admissions and Registration) and the Instructional Division (Academic Deans and Counseling services) as well as High Schools.

4. Ability to devise and adapt procedures and policies to changing organizational needs.

5. Ability to anticipate issues and take appropriate action to impede problems from occurring.

6. Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate functions and tasks within a limited time frame.

7. Ability to interpret data and enter reporting data requirements into a secure website.

8. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

9. Excellent listening skills and strong positive interpersonal skills to support effective interaction with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and the general public.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Master's degree preferred.

Special Conditions:

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.

2. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable.

Other Requirements

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.