Dual Enrollment Manager

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title:

Dual Enrollment Manager

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salary

Exempt Status:

Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

P3

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$85,095.00-$113,425.00

Salary Ranges:

All Compensation Grades

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Dean of the Faculty

Summary:

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty, the Dual Enrollment Manager oversees and expands Gallaudet University’s dual enrollment program by assessing K–12 school needs, developing courses and instructional initiatives, establishing dual credit agreements, managing university–school partnerships, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

Job Description:

• Manages the development, expansion, and administration of Gallaudet’s dual enrollment/credit program in accordance with guidelines and standards established by the university.
• Completes negotiations with and coordinates the efforts of relevant parties including school superintendents, principals, other school district leaders, teachers, and Gallaudet personnel including administrators and faculty; develops solutions that comply with all applicable accreditation requirements and secures final approvals; and determines the approaches to move forward within Gallaudet's administrative, educational, and financial systems.
• Manages, organizes, and coordinates program review and evaluation processes, including negotiating the official partnership agreement between Gallaudet and high school programs, securing signatures, informing students and teachers of the registration process and grade recording, and preparing student participation reports.
• Works cooperatively with the Enrollment Marketing department and University Communications, providing program expertise and timely information to support their recruitment and marketing strategies for the Dual Enrollment/Credits program, including web content, publications, and outreach materials.
• Works directly with students and cooperatively with the university departments for registration, enrollment, and advising staff to ensure that special assistance is provided for dual enrollment/credits students, including communications with deaf schools/programs in a timely manner to collect admission and registration materials to meet specified registration deadlines; and leads retention efforts as appropriate.
• Participates in equity, inclusion, and other strategic efforts and conversations related to the Dual Enrollment/Credits program and makes recommendations; and develops and recommends program vision and goals.
• Contributes to the achievement of the university’s recruitment and retention goals by identifying new dual credit courses, locations, and delivery methods; works closely with deaf schools/programs to respond to their needs; collaborates with the Admissions and Recruitment department and the Registrar’s office; and encourages dual credit students to consider attending the university upon graduation.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading; develops professional contacts with colleagues, including but not limited to attending conferences, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or other courses as appropriate.
• Interviews, trains, supervises, and develops job descriptions, hire letters, and contracts for K-12 teachers and college faculty who work with the program.
• Manages and prepares the budget for the Dual Enrollment/Credits programs; and monitors budget expenditures and prepares reports.
• Develops an on-campus summer training program for K-12 teachers and college faculty in order to prepare them for instruction of students in the Dual Enrollment/Credits program; and works with on-campus units to ensure lodging and meals for participants in the summer training program.
• Develops a year-round virtual training program for those who have completed the summer training program in order to ensure they are up to date in terms of training, procedures, and other relevant information.
• Travels, when appropriate, to confirmed K-12 Dual Enrollment/Credits partner sites, once Enrollment Marketing has identified and qualified the lead, to meet with school administrators, teachers/instructors, and other school officials to finalize partnership agreements and plan for program participation as needed.
• Supports Enrollment Marketing's outreach to prospective high school partners with program expertise and data, is consulted on and serves as a primary reviewer of outreach content and materials before use, and assumes ownership of a prospective partnership once Marketing hands off a qualified lead.
• Counsels prospective students who are participants in our Dual Enrollment/Credits program on reasons to attend Gallaudet, and works with the Enrollment team and Registrar’s Office to ensure proper documentation of participants in the Dual Enrollment/Credits program.
• Collaborates with University faculty, staff, administrators, Clerc Center staff, and Gallaudet’s Regional Centers to exchange ideas on operations and improve the Dual Enrollment/Credits program.
• Provides program content and timely updates for the Dual Enrollment/Credits website, which is maintained by University Communications.
• Develops a master calendar and timeline for the Dual Enrollment/Credits program to ensure future expansion and greater cost-effectiveness.
• Supports Enrollment Marketing's promotion of Gallaudet to high school officials and students by providing accurate, current program information for their outreach messaging.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of four years of professional teaching experience in a K–12 setting.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree.
• Teacher Certification.
• Experience with student services, project management, or a related field.
• Experience managing activities and programs in a K-12 setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong presentation, negotiation, and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of University programs and services.
• Strong knowledge of using data management systems for tracking purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents, and groups.

Additional Job Details:

• Selected candidates will be asked to respond in writing to a work-related question.
• The incumbent must be able to travel and work on weekends as needed.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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