Dual Enrollment Student Liaison (Johnstown)

Job Scope

The Dual Enrollment Student Liaison is a vital resource and point of contact for all students enrolled in the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Responsible for the administration of communications and advising of students in the program, this role supports students, families, and school districts in navigating the complex college environment, ensuring student success. Developing relationships with high school administrators and faculty is a crucial element of the position. The Dual Enrollment Student Liaison will spend a great deal of time in the high schools, engaging with students and staff. Additionally, this role works to increase access by identifying grant-eligible students who may not traditionally enroll in dual enrollment programs and promote an understanding of how dual enrollment credits can help all students with their chosen career pathway.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruiting and the Executive Director of Marking and Communications, creates communication plans for families, students, and school districts, informing these stakeholders on how dual enrollment credits translate into degree requirements.
2. Understands the ACE application and enrollment process and assists students with this process.
3. Develops and implements advising strategies for students at different credit thresholds.
4. Creates pathway roadmaps per partnering school district, showing how dual enrollment credits are applied to Penn Highlands programs of study.
5. Provides career assessment to high school students, helping them identify academic or workforce goals.
6. Conducts information sessions and outreach events for students, families/supporters, and high school staff explain dual enrollment programming, benefits, expectations, and workforce readiness skills.
7. Coordinates and communicates with the Career and Technology Centers (CTCs) to inform students of the SOAR and program-to-program articulation agreements that will assist students in post-secondary education.
8. Coordinate closely with internal college departments (i.e. Academic Affairs, Registrar’s Office, etc.) to assist in identifying areas for program-to-program articulation agreements with local CTCs, advocate for dual-enrollment students, and ensure a high-quality and consistent student experience.
9. Collaborates with Academic Affairs to ensure compliance on assessment activities and NACEP standards.
10. Supports and participates in ACE recruitment, enrollment, and onboarding events, as part of the School Partnerships team.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports

• None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, social sciences, or related field required.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Experience in secondary or higher education preferred.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats to a wide variety of audiences and potential ability to build strong working relationships with educational partners.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn College specific software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Clearance
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to use personal vehicle for business travel.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting.
• Must be able to talk, hear, operate a computer, and drive a vehicle.
• Occasional lifting up to 10lbs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Additional Notes

1. Please note that employment applications referencing ‘see resume’ or similar phrases are considered incomplete and may not be considered.
2. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
3. Employment is contingent upon submission and satisfactory review of any background check clearances as may be required by Pennsylvania Act 153. Please refer to our Pre-Employment Background Check Information page for more detailed information.
4. Successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College for any position now or in the future.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College promotes a drug-free workplace.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.