High School Coordinator

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a High School Coordinator in the Student Affairs Division. This individual will assist state, secondary, and postsecondary instructional leadership in the planning and development of career programs of study, including dual, joint, enrollment opportunities to high school students in service delivery area that leads to either an industry recognized credential, postsecondary certificate of credit, diploma or associate degree.  The position will also be the main point of contact for GEAR UP Georgia students, and the various entities that work directly with GEAR UP Georgia. This position is full-time/exempt.

**Note: This position requires travel throughout various High Schools within the region to include: Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County**

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements career and technical programs of study
• Tracks data for dual, joint, and articulated credit enrollees and graduates for completion/graduation from the technical college
• Coordinates the development and implementation of dual and joint enrollment programs at college
• Serves as primary point of contact for and collaborates with high school administrators, counselors, and staff to promote Career and Technical Education, dual enrollment, etc. between high schools within the service delivery area and the college
• Maintains up-to-date written procedures for dual and joint enrollment
• Coordinates articulation testing with local high schools within service delivery area
• Coordinates with appropriate high school management and college management to finalize dual enrollment and articulation agreements within service delivery area
• Coordinates with all appropriate personnel at high schools in service delivery area regarding the registration and withdrawal of students in dual enrollment program
• Provides information to potential students and their parents on dual enrollment program offerings at the college to ensure they have adequate information to make informed decisions
• Coordinates placement testing for dual, joint enrollment students
• Coordinates with college personnel regarding placement testing, admissions, and financial aid to assure seamless enrollment of dual enrollment students to college
• Coordinates between dual enrollment students and high schools when there is an issue regarding testing, registration, schedules, and/or grades
• Assists in attaining textbooks for dual-enrolled students; to include coordinating book orders with campus library and ensuring student accounts remain accurate, and delivering textbooks for dual-enrolled students
• Serves as liaison with educational, industrial, and community partners to encourage cooperation and partnerships for dual enrollment within service delivery area
• Coordinates efforts with college Director of Marketing to provide information on dual enrollment opportunities within service delivery area
• Coordinates requests for articulation credit; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of college’s admission and financial aid guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of how high school and college calendars, registration, graduation requirements and schedules work together
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree *and* Two (2) years of work experience in a secondary or post-secondary education environment

• Preferred experience working in Dual Enrollment or participating in Dual Enrollment as a student.

Salary is $46,000 - $49,000 annually dependent on education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health, and Flexible Benefits Program. 

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.**

Employment Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. 

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Karen Thomas, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1813, and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.