Coordinator, Dual Enrollment - Middle College Programs

About the position The Coordinator, Dual Enrollment - Middle College Programs plays a crucial role in supporting dually enrolled high school students and those in Community College of Philadelphia's middle college programs, such as the Parkway Center City Middle College and MaST (MC2) program. This position is responsible for acting as a liaison between students, their families, high schools, and the College, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to achieve academic success. The Coordinator will facilitate ongoing communication and contact with students to monitor their progress and provide guidance on course selection, credential attainment, and post-secondary transitions. The Coordinator will work closely with the Office of K-16 Partnerships and relevant high school staff to provide comprehensive support for dual enrollment and middle college students. This includes assisting with course registration, evaluating credit profiles, and ensuring that students are on track to meet their academic goals, including high school diplomas, certificates, or associate degrees. The role also involves addressing student conduct issues in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia and the College's Dean of Students' office. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Coordinator will conduct one-on-one meetings with students to discuss their academic progress and future plans, collaborate with high school faculty on academic programming, and develop tools to help students access necessary support services. The position requires planning and executing special events, such as parent orientations and recruitment sessions, while maintaining accurate records and reports. The Coordinator must adhere to FERPA regulations and demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of students and staff. Responsibilities • Coordinate and maintain communication with College faculty and staff, and high school faculty and staff, regarding student course and program progress. , • Coordinate the course selection, registration, and credit profile evaluation process of dual enrollment and middle college students to ensure progress toward program completion and diploma, degree or certificate attainment. , • Respond to issues related to student conduct in support of the School District of Philadelphia's student code of conduct, as well as the College's student code of conduct, in consultation with Office of K-16 Partnerships, Dean of Students' office, and high school administration. , • Partner with high school faculty and staff to create and monitor personalized academic plans for all students and communicate with relevant high school staff about student academic and program progress to ensure academic and student success. , • Conduct 1-1 meetings with dual enrollment and middle college students to review and support academic progress and plans for post-graduation and transfer. , • Collaborate with high school faculty and staff in the planning and execution of academic and social programming during College semester ‘break' weeks. , • Develop plans and tools to ensure that students access and utilize all available and needed academic and social-emotional support services at the College and high school to promote academic and student success. , • Facilitate/coordinate the delivery of seminars, workshops and other activities relevant to ensuring academic and student success. , • Conduct periodic “homeroom/advisory” meetings with groups of students to monitor program attendance, share announcements/information about program activities, etc. , • Plan and execute special program events, facilitate/coordinate annual parent orientation/information sessions for incoming students and their families, new student recruitment sessions as well as ongoing information sessions, as needed. , • Provide all relevant information and updates to relevant offices at partner high school(s), students and their families concerning student progress and activity, program requirements and post-secondary transition. , • Prepare and maintain required reports and appropriate records. , • Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds; , • Adhere to FERPA regulations as they pertain to maintaining the security and confidentiality of all student records; , • Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and core values of the School District of Philadelphia, partner high school(s), middle college program, and the Community College of Philadelphia; , • Other duties as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration or related field required. , • Two (2) years of relevant work experience with students at the K-12 level or college level required. , • Knowledge of K-12 secondary school graduation requirements required. , • Effective in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is required. , • Demonstrated proficiency utilizing MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. , • Demonstrated professionalism and sound decision-making skills required. , • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills required. , • Must be detail oriented with strong procedural and implementation skills required. , • Ability to collaborate and work effectively within a team required. , • Ability to work independently and take initiative required. , • Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required. Nice-to-haves • Master's degree in school counseling, education, higher education administration or related degree preferred. , • School counselor or teacher certification or eligibility preferred. Benefits • College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance , • Tuition remission (for classes at the college) , • Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution) , • 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5% , • Flexible spending accounts , • Paid vacation, holiday and personal time , • Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions , • Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years , • Spring Break: 1 week in March , • Summer Hours: 4-day work week (closed on Fridays) from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August Apply tot his job