Early College Coordinator at Westfield Preparatory High School

Westfield Preparatory High School

Located in Redford Charter Township, MI, Westfield Preparatory High School opened in 2019 and serves 880+ students in 7th-12th grade. At Westfield Prep, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Westfield Preparatory High School:

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Inspire students to think creatively and apply critical-thinking skills to solve problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable about multiple facets of the early college program: program requirements, the opportunities available to students, and state reporting requirements.
• Serve as a program ambassador, sharing the program and its benefits with students, families, and stakeholders,
• Assist students with program and college applications.
• Ensure and coordinate that the early college program runs smoothly.
• Support students in completing a five-year educational development plan, adapting when needed as students progress through the program.
• Meet and communicate with parents about Early College student progress.
• Maintain a positive partnership with the early college post-secondary partner institution(s)
• Serve as a liaison between the high school, the students, and the college partner to:
• Schedule students in college courses and to arrange high school hosted college courses.
• Purchase required course texts and supplies.
• Schedule campus visits and experiences for current and prospective early college students.
• Troubleshoot issues and possible program or student status changes.
• Process college grades and transcript updates
• Assist in state-required count and compliance paperwork and system updates.
• Assist the College and Career Readiness Counselor and the Early College Success Teacher as they run an annual bootcamp/orientation program.
• Work alongside the Early College Success coach and the College and Career Readiness Counselor to address program needs.
• Assist students with practical needs: food service, transportation needs, and 504/IEP accommodations at the college level.
• Address college course attendance issues with students and families

Qualifications:

• Associates or some college required; B.A. (or higher) preferred, from an accredited college or university
• Supervisory experience, preferred NA
• Knowledge of general computer systems and applications; ability to travel to regional professional development trainings; effective communication skills – in writing and in-person, ability to work independently and manage time and tasks, ability to collaborate with district and building colleagues, families, and college partners.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.