Director, Early College

The Director of Triton College Early College serves as the primary liaison between the college and the partnering high schools to support the planning and implementation of Early College programs, including Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment/Career Academies, and Dual Degree

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

3-5 years related in a community college or high school setting. Demonstrated experience in coordinating, training, and providing support to students within academic or student services programs.

Knowledge:
Demonstrated knowledge of early college models and secondary or post-secondary systems. Familiarity with high schools, college operations, including curriculum alignment, academic programs, academic advising, and courses student support processes. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, be able to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary operational college contact person for all Early College program questions and issues.

2. Develop and maintain partnerships and collaboration among various dual credit stakeholders, including college faculty, staff, administrators, and high school district administrators, faculty and staff, including the Des Plaines Valley Region.

3. Visit area high schools to meet with counselors, students, faculty and parents about Triton College Early College offerings as needed.

4. Organize and conduct meetings, prepare and present training/information for internal college groups as well as high school representatives.

5. Collaborate with high school counselors and dual credit/concurrent enrollment faculty to verify faculty teaching qualifications and the accuracy of all dual credit and dual enrollment, student attendance and grades.

6. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the timely completion or registration activities and the appropriate documents are collected, submitted, and approved accordingly.

7. Assist/manage the registration- related activities/services for students enrolled in Early College programs.

8. Assist in coordinating orientation initiatives for those students enrolled in Early College programs.

9. Cultivate, manage, and maintain dual course listings.

10. Maintain accurate records to support enrollment, performance tracking, and program improvement. Participate in reporting and evaluation activities as required.

11. Assist in supporting the maintenance of the Early College webpages.

12. Other Duties as assigned

Supervision Received:
Dean, Early College

Supervision Provided:
None