Director of Dual Credit Programs

Position Summary

The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is accepting applications for the Director of Dual Credit Programs. This position is stationed on the Mount Vernon Campus and is responsible for overseeing Running Start, College in the High School (CHS), and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit programs across the college service district. The Director ensures that Dual Credit students have access to a comprehensive range of services that support their enrollment, retention, and seamless transition into Skagit Valley College as degree-seeking students.

The successful candidate will lead strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, high school administrators, counselors, and educators to promote dual credit opportunities. Additionally, the Director will coordinate the oversight of student recruitment, engagement, and enrollment while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies. This position also supervises program staff and provides guidance on dual credit program development and assessment. The Director coordinates with Skagit Valley College departments, including Academic Affairs, to leverage resources to align dual credit programs with institutional goals and academic standards.

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Dual Credit Program Management

• Collaborate with SVC administrators and staff to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with state guidelines (RCWs, WACs) and NACEP accreditation standards for Running Start, CHS, and CTE Dual Credit;
• Contribute to the development and achievement of enrollment targets for Dual Credit populations consistent with SVC’s Strategic Enrollment Management plan;
• Foster relationships with school district leaders (principals, counselors) to advance student achievement goals;
• Develop and implement strategies to expand summer dual-credit offerings;
• Maintain the Running Start, CHS, and CTE websites, marketing, and communications to effectively provide information and increase student engagement;
• Represent Dual Credit Programs at college meetings, state-level regulatory discussions, and public events;
• Develop and implement communication strategies to engage high school counselors, principals, parents, and students regarding dual credit opportunities and college programs;
• Track student progress and provide mentorship and referrals at critical transition points;
• Ensures compliance with FERPA and maintains confidentiality of student records;
• Oversee registration assistance for dual credit students;
• Prepare required state reports and ensure program compliance;
• Provides administrative direction and supervision to staff;
• Assigns projects and objectives; conducts performance evaluations; and develops, motivates, and trains staff.

• Coordinate and facilitate orientation and transition activities for dual credit students, including program overview and expectations and application and registration;
• Maintain partnerships with high school staff to facilitate seamless information sharing and student support;
• Collaborate with SVC outreach and recruitment, entry services, and advising to support application processes and academic planning;
• Develop intervention strategies supporting academic progress and retention;
• Coordinate with Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, and Advising to develop processes and procedures to ensure smooth student transitions;
• Assist with developing bilingual communications, tools, and resources to engage bilingual students and families;
• Conduct annual program reviews to evaluate effectiveness and identify program needs;
• Coordinate with Academic Affairs and other SVC departments to align dual credit offerings with institutional academic standards and priorities.

• Partner with Enrollment Services to identify and recruit dual credit students into Running Start and CIHS and CTE educational program pathways at SVC;
• Represent the Running Start, CHS, and CTE in daily business, at staff or college meetings, and at meetings or conferences with the public;
• Develop communication plans for prospective and current dual credit students, including high school counselors, principals, and parents;
• Collaborate with SVC marketing and outreach teams to develop marketing strategies to support the enrollment of Dual Credit students;
• Schedule and attend outreach and recruitment information to potential dual credit students during HS information nights, College and Career Fairs, and in-person and online information sessions;
• Attend and participate in a variety of community meetings and events to recruit and outreach to a wide range of prospective and potential Running Start students.

• Collect and analyze data to monitor enrollment trends and revenue goals;
• Provide quarterly reports on dual credit enrollment;
• Conduct annual evaluations of Running Start, CHS, and CTE Dual Credit program effectiveness;
• Use data-driven insights to develop recommendations for increasing student access and success in dual credit programs.

• Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of Dual Credit program staff, including classified and part-time employees;
• Develop work plans in collaboration with SVC Outreach and Recruitment aligned with the college’s Strategic Enrollment Management plan;
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff and facilitate training for SVC personnel presenting at partner high schools.

• Knowledge and familiarity with current theories, research, and practice in admissions and dual enrollment;
• Running Start, College in the High School, and CTE Dual Credit program knowledge;
• Institutional best practices to facilitate access and support student achievement;
• Experience using student management systems;
• Higher education principles, practices, procedures, and policies;
• Recruitment, admissions, records, and registration functions in a higher education environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills that foster effective communication in individual and group settings;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Excellent coaching, leadership, and supervisory skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds;
• Promotion and public relations skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Demonstrated skills and experience in team building and staff development;
• Strategies for monitoring continuous improvement in service and efficiency;
• Strong presentation skills to individuals as well as groups.

• Understand and work to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Prioritize and assign work;
• Plan and manage time effectively.
• Solve problems effectively and efficiently using principles of collaboration and continuous improvement;
• Resolve conflicts;
• Supervise, train, and motivate staff and students in leadership, organizational, and communication skills;
• Exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting college policies and procedures;
• Proficiently use MS Office software (particularly Outlook and Excel);
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (particularly in working with school teachers and administrators), project management, and organizational skills;
• Interpret regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience in a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis;
• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated experience working with K-12 schools, including understanding of K-12 structures, policies, and collaboration practices;
• Proven ability to develop and implement equity-centered practices and to address access issues for historically marginalized populations;
• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with accreditation standards (preferably National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)) and Running Start regulatory compliance.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure, About SVC

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary rate for this twelve-month, 100% full-time position is $75,000 - $78,000 annually depending on experience;
• Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30. This position will be filled as soon as practical after a candidate is identified and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period.
• This position is exempt from civil service. This position is eligible for overtime.
• Salary, retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

• Meet the minimum qualifications and;
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.eduthat includes the following:
  • The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
  • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume);
  • A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).

• Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  
  Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.