ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DUAL ENROLLMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT

Position Title: Assistant Director, Dual Enrollment & Achievement

Department: Dual Enrollment & Achievement

Reports To: Director Dual Enrollment & Achievement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Grade 18

Position Summary

The Assistant Dual Enrollment & Achievement serves as the strategic partner, representing the department, to promote program enrollment, retention, and completion by working with students, faculty, staff, and education partners. This position provides guidance and support for the day-to-day operations of the Catalyst programs and workforce initiatives within the department. The Assistant Director is responsible for creating and sustaining comprehensive educational pathways that facilitate student transitions from high school to college and career readiness, integrating support services to enhance student achievement and success. Lastly, the Assistant Director manages communications plans for the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Catalyst programs, including on boarding, registration, advising, support services, and career exploration of all Catalyst cohorts.
• Establishes key performance indicators and benchmarks, measures program effectiveness, and implements program improvement initiatives;
• Supports the mission of the college to promote college access by supporting college-going opportunities for our K-12 community;
• Provide and create opportunities for career exploration through events such as Career Fair, promotion of Catalyst program, K-12 information presentation, including college access and college-going knowledge, and supporting community and school career days;
• Develop and maintain career pathways including supporting knowledge of curriculum/course sequencing planning particularly in workforce pathways;
• Establish and maintain relationships with instructional partners, program chairs, high schools, higher education institutions, industry partners, and community organizations to support and expand program offerings;
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners and internal departments to work collaboratively to support students and families in the Catalyst and Dual Enrollment programs;
• Provide leadership to staff and initiatives within the office in the absence of the Director;
• Represents Dual Enrollment & Achievement in community activities that may include CTE advisory boards, advisory committees, and training/presentations;
• Manage the overall budget for Catalyst programs, ensuring efficient use of resources and fiscal accountability;
• Supports student success initiatives for the department.
• Other duties as assigned;

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• 1-2 years supervisorial experience;
• 2-5 years of experience working with students in secondary or post-secondary education;
• Experience with planning events and programming;
• Experience in academic advising in K-12 and/or higher education preferred;
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work habits;
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Strong human relations skills;
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook);
• Ability to delegate and manage time;
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and individuals/persons or groups in social, behavioral, and personal problem solving;
• Computer and audiovisuals equipment skills;
• Demonstrated ability working with culturally diverse populations; and
• Other qualities, experiences, and skills that enhance one's value to the institution.
• Position is 100% on-site presence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of dual credit and/or Career Education programs preferred;

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with frequent interaction across campus departments

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds