Early College Pathways & Dual Credit Coordinator

South-Suburban-College; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health benefit

Vacation and personal days

Holidays and breaks

Job summary

South Suburban College seeks a program coordinator to support high school students in Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment, coordinating articulation agreements, class schedules, instructor credentials, enrollment applications, information sessions, and related events.

The role involves liaising with counselors and secondary schools, monitoring participation data, coordinating testing procedures, promoting enrollment, and guiding students through onboarding events to ensure smooth transitions into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, public service, public policy or related field.
• 1-3 years direct experience with dual credit, dual enrollment and/or articulation/curriculum development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to connect to individuals and groups.
• Read, analyze, and interpret data, research and trend information related to recruitment, enrollment, retention and conversion.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn new software programs.
• Prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and develop/present reports.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and students.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must be self-directed and innovative, able to assess current operations to improve future goals.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Spanish-speaking (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates college transition plans for early college students to ensure seamless transition into SSC upon high school graduation.
• Monitors data related to early college participation, credit hours, and progression.
• Coordinates college readiness testing procedures with participating secondary schools.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Recruitment to promote and enroll students in early college programs.
• Converts early college students into full/part-time status through enrollment and onboarding events.
• Prepares reports ensuring compliance with Illinois Community College Board guidelines.
• Acts as liaison to counselors and secondary school counselors for clear pathways to early college credit.
• Plans professional development and mentoring between faculty and high school instructors.
• Manages articulation process for new/continuing dual credit courses and communications with Admissions and Records.
• Coordinates onboarding of new dual credit instructors.
• Coordinates all early college special events.
• Adheres to efficient practices and quality customer service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Prioritize tasks

Organization

Professionalism

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education / public service / public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

South Suburban College seeks a program coordinator to support high school students in Dual Credit and Dual Enrollment, coordinating articulation agreements, class schedules, instructor credentials, enrollment applications, information sessions, and related events.

The role involves liaising with counselors and secondary schools, monitoring participation data, coordinating testing procedures, promoting enrollment, and guiding students through onboarding events to ensure smooth transitions into