Manager, Dual Credit

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Established in 2012, Lone Star College-University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College-University Park is known as the "community's college," providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four-year universities or lead to direct employment. Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager, Dual Credit provides strategic leadership for college readiness, dual credit, and Early College programs. This role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that prepare K-12 students for success in higher education. The Manager is responsible for managing staff and resources to ensure program effectiveness, maintenance of campus relationships with K-12 partners, and program alignment with institutional goals. Additionally, the Manager serves as a liaison to various LSC departments to meet program objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides leadership and direction for the planning, design, administration, and evaluation of the dual credit program, ensuring alignment with the college's goals and vision
• Develops and maintains student services and instructional support for high school partnerships, including dual credit, Early College High Schools, and Home School programs, ensuring their alignment with institutional priorities
• Oversees the enrollment process for dual credit students and ensures practices and procedures are aligned with college expectations and priorities. Manages student financials processing for dual credit students receiving third-party funding
• Collaborates with Deans and department chairs to resolve implementation issues at the high schools; Collaborates with Student Services and Business Office staff to develop efficient processing of dual credit student enrollment requests
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates department staff; delegates responsibilities, provides clear guidance, establishes priorities, and sets deadlines to ensure the timely and efficient completion of work
• Works closely with high schools and other internal and external partners to develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures for the dual credit and Early College High School programs
• Oversees the organization of campus visits for high school students, counselors, dual credit faculty, and other ISD personnel; manages college's dual credit events at high school including information sessions, application days, and student registration events
• Develops and communicates procedural changes that align with partnership goals; represents the college at ISD functions and LSCS meetings
• Oversees selection of promotional items for purchase for dual credit program events
• Maintain program compliance with college, SACSCOC, state and federal policies
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of judgment
• Excellent decision making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong social/interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a demanding work environment
• Excellent decision making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Hiring salary range is $54,528 - $62,708

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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