POSITION PURPOSE

The Dual Credit Coordinator will oversee the assigned dual credit population in Ellis County. This position maintains both academic and career and technical dual credit, which includes visiting area high schools, charter schools, and private schools to coordinate the advising, registration, and success of all dual credit students.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Visit area high schools to meet with counselors, students, and parents about the dual credit programs. Some evening and weekend presentations will be required. Coordinate the admissions process and registration of all assigned dual credit population in Ellis County. This may include, but is not limited to, communicating the dual credit enrollment processes, continuous advising, and assisting with the registration process. Serve as the primary contact person for all dual credit information and questions in the assigned service area. Verify accuracy of rosters with high school counselors and dual credit instructors. Assist in the collection of tuition from dual credit students. Serve as the main liaison for students needing assistance for all Navarro College Student Services (Registrar, Tutoring, Disability Services, etc.). Work closely with the Director of Dual Credit, Deans, Counselors, School Relations Officers, the Director of the Carl Perkins Center, 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. Maintain various files, records, and reports. Perform regular inventory. Operate computers for data input, word processing, and spreadsheets for program descriptions. Represent Dual Credit and attend meetings and conferences as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean or Director of Dual Credit. Keep current on changing policies, rules and legislation affecting dual credit. Assist DC Dean & Director to collect course offering requests and crosswalk collaboration. Represent the college as a "recruiter" of high school students. Provides Dual Credit service area with information on college readiness and assists students with making a smooth transition to a 4-year higher education institution. Coordinates and manages onboarding of Non-Dual Credit students at assigned High Schools to Navarro College programs. Works closely with area High School Administration to advise Non-Dual Credit High School students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and the public. Valid driver's license required. 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 off-site centers. Flexibility and ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required Bachelor's degree Preferred One or more years of related experience, such as in a high school setting or college setting. Academic advising experience. 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:

$39,524. annually (this is a 12 month position to be paid over 12 months)