Dual Credit Coordinator

Ranger College•Stephenville, TX

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Dual Enrollment, the Dual Credit Coordinator is responsible for recruitment activities, orientation sessions, campus tours, admissions, academic advising, and registration for Ranger College. The incumbent will employ technology and strategies to help dual credit students navigate the enrollment and registration process, work with the Assistant Director and ISD personnel to develop strategic outreach and follow-up plans, and contact dual credit students to complete admissions and enrollment requirements. This role involves assisting students with admission and records documents, ensuring they have a plan to pay, tracking and monitoring student progress, and following communication plans to overcome enrollment obstacles. The coordinator will provide timely responses to inquiries, clearly communicate enrollment requirements, and refer students to resources as needed. They will also gather appropriate documents for students needing educational accommodations and refer them to the Ranger College counselor, create/update dual credit student files, and organize enrollment documents. Additionally, the role includes assisting with dual credit enrollment each semester, processing transcripts from other colleges, providing advising services, maintaining a demeanor of service and professionalism, striving to meet enrollment goals, and utilizing mass communication methods. The coordinator will participate in professional development, support the college's mission, vision, and values, and attend college events and meetings. Key areas of competence include ApplyTexas application, bacterial meningitis requirements, TSI requirements, engagement, interpersonal skills, knowledge of Ranger College dual credit programs, and developing/implementing transition strategies for dual credit high school graduates. Establishing and maintaining relationships with area school districts and fostering strong relationships between the college and area high school counselors are crucial. The coordinator must maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.

Requirements

Associate's degree (or equivalent; 60 college credit hours) with two years of experience working in an educational setting. Previous work experience will be considered as well.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College's mission and the needs of students, and a passion for helping students realize their educational goals
Demonstrated ability to use technology in the application and enrollment navigation process
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively with multiple priorities
Ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate
Excellent record-keeping skills
Ability to take feedback from manager through coaching sessions and then generate positive results
Exemplary computer proficiency, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong public relations skills, including excellent presentation skills
Energetic and enthusiastic
Customer-service oriented
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, and be insurable on Ranger College's insurance policy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree (or equivalent; 60 college credit hours) with two years of experience working in an educational setting. Previous work experience within a post-secondary institution will be considered as well.
Prior experience working in an educational setting
General knowledge of Ranger College's application and enrollment processes
Previous higher education student services experience and/or case management experience
Bilingual language skills

Responsibilities

Employ technology and strategies to help dual credit students navigate through the enrollment and registration process
Work with the Assistant Director and ISD personnel to develop strategic outreach and follow-up plans for dual credit students
Contact dual credit students to complete admissions and enrollment requirements
Assist students with admission and records documents such as change of major, application for diploma, and change of information for Ranger College
Ensure students have a plan to pay
Track and monitor student progress on the roster via case management
Follow communication plan to keep student momentum moving, assisting students as needed to overcome enrollment obstacles
Provide timely responses to emails and phone calls
Clearly communicate enrollment requirements and refer to resources as needed to ensure student success
Gather the appropriate documents for dual credit students who are in need of educational accommodation and refer those students to the Ranger College counselor
Create or update dual credit student files and ensure all required enrollment documents are received
Organize “Alphabetize” all enrollment documents for enrollment purposes
Assist with dual credit enrollment each semester
Receive students’ transcripts from other colleges; examine transcripts of courses, and forward to the registrars office to determine which courses will be accepted routinely for transfer credit, and which courses may articulate into other courses for institutional credit for Ranger College
Provide advising services to dual credit students by case management
Maintain a demeanor of service, professionalism, and positivity at all times
Strive to meet enrollment goals and transition rates
Utilize mass communication (SMS texting programs, email, and phone)
Participate in professional development appropriate to the functions of the position and professional interests
Support the mission, vision, and values of the College and attend College events and meetings
Develop and demonstrate competence in the following areas: ApplyTexas application, Bacterial meningitis requirements, Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirement, Engagement, Interpersonal skills, Be well-informed on all Ranger College dual credit programs and offerings, Develop, implement, and evaluate transition strategies for dual credit high school graduates
Establish and maintain relationships with area school districts; foster strong relationships between the college and area high school counselors
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with he Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for students at Ranger College
Occasional Travel to Ranger College in Ranger may be required
Attend dual credit functions at partnered ISD’s
Travel with Ranger College recruitment team for presentations
Other duties as assigned