Manager, Early College Programs (FT), MFRE19092AA

College of DuPage

12d•$66,487•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
At least three (3) years of experience in secondary or post-secondary education department or early college programming Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment programs required.
Two (2) years of experience collaborating with high schools teachers and college faculty required.
Experience with CRM, ERP, or other applicable technology systems required.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required.
Must have a valid Illinois driver's license for traveling to area high schools and/or other venues.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.
Some college teaching experience preferred.
Dual Credit Program teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day administration and implementation of the College's Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment programs.
Coordinate course offerings, program activities, and services with participating high schools and College academic divisions.
Maintain effective working relationships with high school administrators, teachers, College faculty, deans, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate processes related to high school course offerings, instructor eligibility and credentialing, course documentation, and program records.
Administer onboarding and orientation processes for high school Dual Credit instructors, College liaisons, and other program participants through applicable systems.
Maintain and update program handbooks, manuals, procedural documentation, training materials, and other program resources.
Implement established Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment guidelines, instructional protocols, and program procedures and communicate requirements to participating schools and students.
Monitor program activities for compliance with established College, ICCB, IBHE, HLC, and other applicable requirements and identify issues requiring further review.
Prepare reports regarding enrollment, course offerings, student participation, and program activities.
Track and analyze program data and provide information and recommendations to support program improvement and decision-making.
Coordinate workshops, orientations, information sessions, high school events, and other activities supporting Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment.
Support the development and implementation of program pathways and Program of Study agreements with participating high schools.
Coordinate with the appropriate College staff to support pathways from high school to COD and, where applicable, transfer opportunities to four-year institutions.
Represent the College at high school, community, and College events related to Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment.
Coordinate implementation of technology systems and processes designed to improve program efficiency, recordkeeping, and service delivery.
Monitor expenditures and administer assigned program resources in accordance with established budgets and College procedures.
Supervise and provide direction to assigned staff, including establishing work priorities, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development.
Identify operational issues and opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to the Assistant Director.
Participate in College committees, meetings, and professional development activities as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.