Dual Credit Partnerships Lead — Equity & Access

Illinois Central College; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking a Dual Credit Liaison to collaborate with Early College, Academic Affairs, and partner high schools, expanding dual credit opportunities and equitable access across the ICC district.

The role supports MFQ guidance, credentialing, and pathways to credentialed instructors, with a grant-funded remit and end date in 2027. Strong communication and relationship-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a subject area offered via dual credit.
• Three years of teaching experience at community college and/or university level.
• Three years of experience working with faculty and students.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to estal (sic)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for partner high school faculty by providing support for dual credit programs, course offerings, instructional requirements, ICC's Minimum Faculty Qualifications (MFQ), credentialing pathways, teaching expectations, and effective pedagogical practices.
• Travel throughout the district to meet with high school faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders to support dual credit initiatives and strengthen partnerships.
• Promote and communicate professional development opportunities available to dual credit instructors through the Teaching and Learning Excellence (TLE) division and the Academic Support Center (ASC).
• Document and maintain current college processes, procedures, and resources related to dual credit faculty credentialing and support.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, promotion, and facilitation of faculty development events and training opportunities throughout the grant period.
• Leverage grant-funded resources to support high school and college faculty seeking to obtain qualifications to teach dual credit courses.
• Support the implementation of the Access and Equity in Dual Credit Project Grant, with a focus on increasing equitable access to dual credit opportunities for historically underserved student populations.
• Prioritize outreach, relationship-building, and support for high schools serving rural communities, low-income students, first-generation students, students with disabilities, and other underserved populations with limited access to dual credit programming.
• Support the expansion of Type A Dual Credit courses taught at high school locations by qualified high school instructors.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to increase student access to Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) transfer courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway courses aligned with ICC academic programs.
• Collaborate with Early College, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Services, and partner school districts to strengthen pathways from dual credit participation to ICC enrollment, credential completion, university transfer, and career attainment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to monitor grant activities, key performance indicators, faculty qualification progress, professional development participation, and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Monitor progress toward grant objectives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts designed to expand dual credit access, faculty capacity, and student success throughout the district.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Illinois Central College is seeking a Dual Credit Liaison to collaborate with Early College, Academic Affairs, and partner high schools, expanding dual credit opportunities and equitable access across the ICC district.

The role supports MFQ guidance, credentialing, and pathways to credentialed instructors, with a grant-funded remit and end date in 2027. Strong communication and relationship-building are essential.