Early College Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK : Advises students and prospective students regarding college programs, enrollment, and registration and oversees the implementation of Dual Enrollment initiatives including Early College courses at high schools and LRCC. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA) at Lakes Region Community College (LRCC). This position will work year round 20 hours per week. If interested, please apply through our website at https : / / www.lrcc.edu / about / employment -opportunities /

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Serves as liaison to designated high schools, working with school counselors and administrators to facilitate the development, implementation and continuation of Early College access programs.
• Serves as liaison to the CCSNH Director of College Access and NHED Programs and Initiatives and attends system-wide meetings related to Early College programming.
• Works with high school academic departments to facilitate academic course offerings.
• In conjunction with academic support staff, coordinates course registration, roster distribution, course assessment, and final grade paperwork with the College’s academic support team.
• Conducts informational and regular visits to high schools to promote Early College among students, faculty, and administrators including recruiting, counseling, guiding and advising students in the areas of course selection, career direction, program interests and academic suitability.
• Coordinates with Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs on the approval and certification process to ensure that participating secondary teachers meet the faculty standards of LRCC and confirm faculty assignments for Early College at the High School courses.
• Oversees, coordinates and distributes course vouchers for eligible secondary teachers.
• Prepares contracts for stipends for participating LRCC faculty partners of Early College at the High School offerings with follow-up to assure Early College procedures are being completed.
• Collaborates with the LRCC Enrollment Center to promote initiatives and programs.
• Collaborates with the Enrollment and Student Success Centers to orient Early College on campus students to LRCC and advises students on course selection and academic suitability.
• Coordinates with appropriate college areas to collect and maintain data related to all Early College initiatives and outreach (e.g. programs offered and student performance data).
• Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in counseling, psychology, business administration, marketing, education or a related discipline.

Experience : Three years' experience in admissions placement, recruiting, academic program planning, advising or counseling, or related field in a business or educational setting.

Licensure / Certifications : Valid driver’s license or access to public transportation. This position requires traveling throughout NH and VT on a regular basis.

Recommended Work Traits : Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Understanding of the mission of Early College and community colleges. Ability to collect and data and analyze to ensure accuracy. Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with diverse populations. Ability to present program information effectively and accurately with various groups including youth and the adult academic community. Strong writing and verbal skills and an ability to speak in front of large groups of high school students. Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills. Knowledge of admissions and academic / career advising. Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques. Ability to build relationships and maintain rapport with students, faculty and staff. Ability to communicate effectively and prepare written reports. Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the College management.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check.