Director of Dual Credit

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between regional high schools and LITE
• Establish and maintain partnerships with regional school contacts
• Facilitate the development of dual credit agreements between regional school districts and the Institute
• Facilitate professional development activities between postsecondary instructors and secondary teachers for curriculum alignment and instructional standards
• Collaborate with the Provost, Deans of Instruction, department chairs, and faculty in the dissemination of dual credit opportunities and participation guidelines to regional school districts
• Collaborate with the Deans and department chairs to develop dual credit programs and curriculum
• Work with school districts to assist with dual credit application process via ApplyTexas
• Create and maintain Dual Credit Guidelines and Procedures Manual for partner districts
• Aid local district personnel with recruiting efforts for dual credit programs, including parent informational nights
• Coordinate the integration of dual credit programs with student services, academic affairs, and other areas of the college
• Aid in the creation of collateral for recruiting and information purposes
• Coordinate dual credit grant opportunities in collaboration with the school district personnel, Provost, faculty, staff, and/or industry
• Oversee a calendar of regular partnership meetings with key personnel at each partner school
• Attend community and parent events for dual credit and ECHS partners

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of related experience and/or training to the duties and responsibilities
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, business and industry officials, and the general public
• Ability to relate to students between the ages of 13-21, as well as nontraditional program participants
• Experience collaborating with multiple organizations and stakeholders
• An understanding of THECB and TEA guidelines pertaining to dual credit
• General knowledge of proposal guidelines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to use various computer software programs