Statewide Dual Credit Director

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange seeks a Statewide Dual Credit Director to serve as the primary contact for designated high school partners outside the immediate LSCO service area. This full-time role provides strategic support to faculty, students, and administrators at offsite campuses with emphasis on dual credit CTE programs.

Statewide travel is required to partner schools; you will assist with admissions, registration, advising coordination, and ensure policy alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of three years in higher education, K-12 support services, or advising roles.
• Experience with dual credit, early college, or college readiness initiatives preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Banner, Blackboard, and Argos is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison to remote high school partners; support dual credit programs.
• Coordinate recruitment programs and marketing strategies for dual credit pathways.
• Support instructors and counselors with dual credit implementation and policy guidance.
• Provide remote and in-person student support, including orientation and registration processes.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Banner

Blackboard

Argos

Excel

Job description

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-882-3905.

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Clery Compliance & Title IX Office, located in the Ron Lewis Building, Room 222C, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing [e-mail] .

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Job Summary

General Description

The Statewide Dual Credit Director serves as the primary point of contact for designated high school partners located outside the immediate service area of Lamar State College Orange. This full-time position is responsible for providing strategic support to faculty, students, and administrators at offsite high school campuses, with an emphasis on supporting dual credit high school CTE programs. The director will assist with academic support services, registration processes, advising coordination, and serve as a liaison to ensure consistent communication and alignment with institutional policies and procedures. Statewide travel to partner high school campuses is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as the dedicated liaison to assigned remote high school partners offering dual credit courses, with an emphasis on supporting cosmetology programs.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Dual Credit Partnerships to coordinate and implement various recruitment programs and marketing strategies for academic and technical dual credit pathways at remote high school partners.
• Support high school instructors and counselors with dual credit implementation, troubleshooting, and policy guidance.
• Provide remote and in-person student support, including orientation to dual credit expectations, registration processes and general academic advisement.
• Coordinate communication and support between high school staff and LSCO departments (e.g., Admissions, Registrar, Advising, Learning Technology).
• Assist in monitoring student progress and grade reporting in coordination with instructional and administrative staff, working closely with the Director of DualCredit Services.
• Support students and faculty during key academic periods such as registration, drop/add, and final grading through virtual or onsite assistance, working closely with the Director of Dual Credit Services.
• Facilitate periodic check-ins (virtual or on-site) to ensure dual credit program fidelity and support.
• Develop and maintain documentation, FAQs, and resource guides tailored to remote partner needs.
• Represent the college at statewide events or meetings as requested.

Other Job Functions

• Perform other dues as may be assigned.
• Serve on committees as requested.
• Maintain accurate logs of services provided and interactions with stakeholders.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

General Qualifications Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

Minimum of three years in higher education, K-12 support services, or advising roles. Experience working with dual credit, early college, or college readiness initiatives strongly preferred. Skills in Microsoft Office applications. Three or more years of customer service experience and proficient skills in Banner, Blackboard, Argos, Excel preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Self-starter who demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills necessary to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities. The individual should have a working knowledge of Texas dual credit policies and best practices, or the ability to quickly develop this expertise. Success in this role requires the ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, along with a strong commitment to student success and program quality.The position requires excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation. The Specialist must be a proactive problem-solver who can work independently while contributing to collaborative team environment.

Supplemental Information

Location

This position will require extensive travel to high school campuses located outside the immediate LSCO service area, spanning the state.

Physical Requirement

Requires constant movement and observation, operating computers, and audiovisual equipment, as well as various other instructional and office machines.

Security-Sensitive

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

Working Conditions

Must have access to a stable internet connection, a quiet workplace, and be comfortable using video conferencing tools and cloud-based systems. The employee must establish and maintain a private, secure work area in compliance with FERPA guidelines and institutional data security policies. May require occasional evening or weekend hours to accommodate school events or advising sessions. Frequent travel to assigned high school campuses is required; reliable transportation is necessary.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.