Program Associate for Dual Credit

Central Connecticut State University • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join Academic Affairs as a full-time Program Associate for Dual Credit. We seek applicants who will provide services to prospective and participating students, parents, school districts, secondary school counselors, and high school teachers to expand programming, enhance Central's visibility, and build a pipeline for undergraduate enrollment. This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping innovative pathways that help high school students access and succeed in higher education, while contributing to the University's mission of expanding educational opportunity and impact. Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more. About Central's Academic Affairs Academic Affairs at Central is responsible for supporting and advancing the University's mission by overseeing areas such as academic programming, curriculum development, faculty affairs, and institutional accreditation to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship. Academic Affairs collaborates with the University's colleges and schools, departments, and campus offices to uphold academic standards, support student success, and promote continuous improvement across all academic initiatives. Position Profile The Program Associate for Dual Credit will serve as the primary support coordinator for specialized accreditation processes associated with dual credit programs and as an advising resource for dual enrollment students. The incumbent will design, coordinate, and participate in outreach and engagement activities for dual and concurrent enrollment students, parents, faculty, and other related groups to support student success. They will collaborate with academic departments, the Provost's office, the Office of the Registrar, and campus partners to expand dual enrollment opportunities with high schools through the establishment of new partnerships and maintenance of existing partner relationships, support timely enrollment processes for all dual enrollment program participants, and develop and coordinate pre-collegiate programs for middle and high school students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of program management, systems management, and student services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply Federal and State laws and regulations, including FERPA as well as university and CSCU policies and procedures.
• Ability to apply best practices in working with and addressing the needs of specialized student populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multicultural and social justice competencies.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices of university administration including customer service delivery.
• Proficient in computerized systems, platforms, and software.
• Interpersonal and presentation skills required.
• Oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and prepare data and reports and other materials.
• All applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of professional direct student-facing experience in administration, operations, program development, and/or service delivery related to outreach & engagement, advising, or accreditation within a college/university and/or K-12 public school setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support coordinator for specialized accreditation processes associated with dual credit programs
• Act as an advising resource for dual enrollment students
• Design, coordinate, and participate in outreach and engagement activities for dual and concurrent enrollment students, parents, faculty, and other related groups to support student success
• Collaborate with academic departments, the Provost's office, the Office of the Registrar, and campus partners to expand dual enrollment opportunities with high schools through the establishment of new partnerships and maintenance of existing partner relationships
• Support timely enrollment processes for all dual enrollment program participants
• Develop and coordinate pre-collegiate programs for middle and high school students

Benefits

• paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
• medical, dental, and prescription plans
• group life insurance
• retirement
• retiree health care
• tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts
• long and short term disability insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services