Director of Early Middle College Dual Enrollment & Youth Pipelines

Kalamazoo Valley Community College • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The Director of Early Middle College, Dual Enrollment & Youth Pipelines leads strategic, operational and administrative leadership for Early/Middle College, Dual Enrollment, Youth Pipelines and Camp initiatives. This role ensures seamless collaboration between Kalamazoo Valley and K-12 partners to enhance student access, persistence and success. The ideal candidate will combine a passion for student development with the ability to lead teams, manage complex partnerships and advance the College's mission through innovative and data-informed program development.

Requirements

• A master's degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of secondary and Early/Middle College programs and best evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of acceptable academic practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Guided Pathways principles and practices.
• Skill in planning and developing budgets.
• Skill in planning and directing the work of others.
• Skill in developing and delivering effective oral and written presentations.
• Skill in analyzing complex information.
• Skill in implementing long-range and immediate academic plans.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative leadership and supervision for assigned units, participates in the hiring process, ensures appropriate onboarding, training, coaching and discipline, and through collaboration with the Human Resources Department, develops and implements effective supervisory practices.
• Prepares annual operating budget recommendations and allocates budget expenses for assigned units and functions.
• Develops and implements departmental operating policies and procedures in collaboration with others.
• Participates in institutional long range planning.
• Participates in, and provides information, advice and documents pertaining to committees and/or councils and association meetings with institutional administrators, secondary partners and others as necessary.
• Advises and communicates with high school administrators, faculty, staff, students and student groups and parents/guardians.
• Analyzes annual data and projects student credit hours, develops Early/Middle College course schedules and implements class sections accordingly, assigns laboratory and classroom schedules and consults with faculty regarding course schedules, faculty assignments and laboratory supplies.
• Responsible for creating documents for articulation agreements, memos of understanding and creating minutes, agendas and rosters for all committees led and processes general paperwork as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree