LATC- Early College and Dual Credit Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW

Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is seeking a motivated student-centered Early College and Dual Credit Coordinator to lead develop and manage early college and dual credit initiatives in partnership with secondary schools. This position serves as the primary liaison between LATC and K12 partners to expand access to postsecondary education ensure academic quality and support student success for learners earning college credit while exploring career pathways.

The Coordinator also supports middle and high school camps and career exploration activities that align with dual credit and enrollment pathways. This role is responsible for planning promotion compliance reporting communication and continuous program improvement in alignment with institutional priorities state regulations and accreditation standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in education higher education administration student affairs or a related field.
• Three years of related professional experience.
• High level of professionalism initiative and attention to detail.
• Experience in a technical college secondarypostsecondary partnerships dual credit early college programs or academic coordination is a plus.
• Strong organizational written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency with student information systems data collection/analysis/reporting and standard office technology.
• Knowledge of state dual credit regulations and practices and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation standards.
• Understanding of both general education and technical education dual credit courses including transferability.
• Ability to use data to inform decision-making and program improvement.
• Commitment to student success and expanding early college access.

REPORTS TO: Director of Enrollment Dean of Student Services Vice President
Works closely with the Academics Department Admissions Team and Student Services leadership.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early College and Dual Credit Coordinator plays a key role in introducing middle and high school students to Lake Area Tech helping them explore career options and guiding students through dual credit enrollment and participation. The Coordinator builds and maintains strong partnerships between K12 counselors administrators and CTE teachers and LATC academic departments and faculty.

The Coordinator is responsible for:

• Coordinating and overseeing early college and dual credit programs including scheduling advising enrollment billing reporting and program evaluation.
• Serving as a central point of collaboration among faculty administrators students parents/guardians and K12 partners.
• Ensuring compliance with state regulations accreditation requirements institutional policies and memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
• Monitoring student enrollment progress and outcomes; preparing reports; and supporting program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with Student Services Academic Affairs Marketing the LATC Foundation and administrative offices to support a seamless student experience.
• Leading outreach recruitment and communication efforts to promote early college and dual credit opportunities.
• Staying current on best practices state policies and trends in early college and dual credit education.
• Supporting grant initiatives and special projects related to college access and partnerships as applicable.
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of LATCs mission.

DUAL CREDIT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate recruitment registration orientation scheduling advising billing and reporting for dual credit and early college students.
• Serve as the primary contact for secondary school administrators counselors teachers students and families.
• Manage and promote LATC Dual Credit Pathways.
• Coordinate LATCs dual credit data and reporting for the South Dakota Dual Credit Dashboard.

CONCURRENT CREDIT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Academics Department to ensure alignment of learning outcomes curriculum assessments and instructional standards for concurrent credit courses.
• Develop and maintain processes that allow qualified high school instructors to offer LATC concurrent credit.
• Facilitate instructor credentialing onboarding training and ongoing support for high school teachers delivering college-level coursework in coordination with the Academics Department.

CAMPS & CAREER EXPLORATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate select middle and high school outreach programs academic camps and career exploration events aligned with dual credit and enrollment pathways.
• Support communication logistics and execution of camps that align with institutional recruitment goals.
• Coordinate technical education camps and experiences for K12 educators and counselors to increase awareness of student opportunities.
• Collaborate with Admissions on campus visit days college and career fairs high school course planning events and related activities promoting early college experiences at LATC.

SALARY RANGE

$50626 $78316 depending on experience and credentials.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 200-day contract
• Salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board
• Frequent travel to partner high schools and events.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for high school information sessions.

Required Experience:

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