Director Dual Enrollment Programs - Curriculum & Strategic Initiatives

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Director, Dual Enrollment Programs

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Dual Enrollment Programs is the primary administrator, providing 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 school 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 ensures 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 and dual credit program instructors, evaluate course effectiveness, and 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 for 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 about dual enrollment programming. Work is performed under general supervision, and performance is based on completing assignments and the results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and following 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 following standards established by the University, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), SACSOC, and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).
• Develop and implement a university system expansion plan for the institution's high school advantage program in TWU-Denton, TWU-Dallas,
• 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 components, assessment, and data reporting.
• Explore opportunities for collaboration with peer institutions, community colleges, and school districts to spearhead projects related to dual enrollment and pre-university programs (i.e., grants, P-TECH, early college high school, leadership development, micro-credentials, future educators, etc.)
• Promotes the growth, development, marketing, and administration of the dual credit

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 components at the University, solving problems, and responding to constituencies on time.

• Develops and implements an advising and communication plan that assists parents and students in better understanding dual credit and making informed decisions relative to education and career goals. 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

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.

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

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.

• Develops relationships with high schools throughout the state, regularly visits them to represent the university professionally, 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 direct reports to maintain effective work procedures and outreach initiatives to boost efficiency, constituent satisfaction, and top-of-mind awareness of the Texas Woman's University dual credit program.
• Serves as the academic liaison across campus and with high school and district partners, as well as professional organizations for the Office of Curriculum and Strategic Initiatives for all matters about 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

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