Dual Credit Success Coach

South Texas College; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a Dual Credit Success Coach to liaise with partnering school districts, manage student casework, and monitor progress to maximize success.

The role includes leading program initiatives like Summer Bridge, Early College and P-TECH, and supervising Dual Credit Advisor staff to ensure effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Advises dual credits students on requirements and expectations of college-level courses to ensure readiness.
• Coordinates and supervises the implementation of instructional plans and student initiatives to prepare students for college courses with partnering schools.
• Serves as primary contact for TEA leadership meetings with high schools to comply with Blueprint institution requirements.
• Coordinates Summer Bridge program activities and related college events with partnering districts.
• Develops, leads and facilitates professional development workshops for districts and higher education staff involved in Dual Credit initiatives.
• Provides information on policies related to academic probation, suspension, and progress.

Job description

Job Description

Department: Dual Credit Pathways - East Region

General Statement of Job

The Dual Credit Success Coach serves as a liaison between South Texas College and dual credit partnering school districts; manages dual credit students case management and monitors their progress to ensure maximum success. The Dual Credit Success Coach provides leadership and direction to the Dual Credit Programs by developing and implementing successful programmatic initiatives for current and potential school districts. Further, the Success Coach collaborates with South Texas College Department Chairs, school district stakeholders and College Staff to ensure proper implement and supervision of elements critical to dual credit students' success. This includes, but is not limited to, Summer Bridge, Early College and P-TECH High School student recruitment and Texas Education Agency Leadership Meetings. The Success Coach is responsible for the coordination of the successful implementation of the programs, and all student initiatives that help prepare the students for college courses. Supervises assigned Dual Credit Advisor staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Advises dual credits students on requirements and expectations of college-level academic and workforce courses to ensure students are fully prepared for fulfilling the requirements.
• Coordinates and supervises the successful implementation of the Instructional Plans, and all student initiatives that help prepare the students for college courses with the partnering schools.
• Serves as primary contact for Texas Education Agency leadership meetings with partnering school district designated high schools to comply with Blueprint Institution of Higher Education requirements.
• Coordinates Summer Bridge Program for partnering school districts with the implementation of activities and other college related events.
• Develops, leads and facilitates professional development workshops for school districts and higher education faculty and staff designated to participate in the Dual Credit Programs initiatives.
• Provides general information on policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Collaborates with South Texas College faculty and staff designated to provide instruction and support services for academic and student initiatives and activities.
• Creates and fosters partnerships with area school districts, colleges, universities, employers, and service providers for collaborative student success efforts.
• Coordinates and facilitates degree audits for dual credit students and school staff and meets with schools individually to guide them through their selected degree pathway, course schedule, degree completion and transferability.
• Develops and presents seminars to students and high school administrators, teachers, and staff on higher education processes, including policies and procedures.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data related to student progress and the overall performance of the dual credit students.
• Provides training and guidance to students and high school staff on Blackboard, JagNet, and Degree Works.
• Provides support to schools with parental involvement projects including presentations on college admissions, requirements and program expectations.
• Maintains knowledge of the College's programs, policies, procedures, academic standards, admissions process, entrance tests, degree plans, and courses.
• Uses discretion and independent judgment for duties; consults with Director for unusual or problematic concerns.
• Manages confidential and computerized