Tennessee Board of Regents
Director of High School Initiatives
Tennessee Board of Regents, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
Overview
Title:
Director of High School Initiatives Job Summary This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing all early post-secondary opportunities for Jackson State Community College. This position manages all aspects of the dual enrollment and middle college program by establishing and maintaining partnerships with K-12 school districts in the Jackson State’s 10 county service area. Responsibilities
Facilitate the implementation of initiatives and strategies related to dual enrollment and middle college. Work collaboratively with high school administration to develop the academic schedules. Work with the academic deans to provide dual enrollment courses, including instructor staffing. Develop and coordinate marketing, recruiting and outreach activities to enhance knowledge of and participation in dual enrollment and middle college programs. Provide orientations and support for new instructors, students, and parents. Administer the Dual Enrollment and Middle College Scholarships. Work collaboratively with Campus Directors to coordinate all early post-secondary opportunities in their service areas. Work closely with admissions, financial aid, and business office to facilitate dual admissions, student support, and payments. Serve as liaison between area school systems, high school administration, counselors, teachers, and parents. Coordinate academic resources for students and track their academic progress. Assist with the transition of dual enrollment students matriculating to Jackson State. Develop and maintain Memoranda of Understanding with area school systems. Work collaboratively with Middle College administration to provide course schedule planning and student advising. Related duties as assigned. Maintain digital records appropriate to the Academic Affairs unit. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of 2 years' experience working in higher education with high school partnerships. Experience with administering the Dual Enrollment/Middle College grant. Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution. Two (2) or more years of community college experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technology Skills: Banner, MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems. Effective verbal and written communication skills with diverse individuals. Time management and organizational skills to meet planning and other assigned deadlines. Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing at times. Prolonged screen time. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Repetitive Movement. Pay Rate:
$63,853 - $79,815 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.) Position Close Date:
Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by, 9/24/2025. Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy. A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
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Title:
Director of High School Initiatives Job Summary This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing all early post-secondary opportunities for Jackson State Community College. This position manages all aspects of the dual enrollment and middle college program by establishing and maintaining partnerships with K-12 school districts in the Jackson State’s 10 county service area. Responsibilities
Facilitate the implementation of initiatives and strategies related to dual enrollment and middle college. Work collaboratively with high school administration to develop the academic schedules. Work with the academic deans to provide dual enrollment courses, including instructor staffing. Develop and coordinate marketing, recruiting and outreach activities to enhance knowledge of and participation in dual enrollment and middle college programs. Provide orientations and support for new instructors, students, and parents. Administer the Dual Enrollment and Middle College Scholarships. Work collaboratively with Campus Directors to coordinate all early post-secondary opportunities in their service areas. Work closely with admissions, financial aid, and business office to facilitate dual admissions, student support, and payments. Serve as liaison between area school systems, high school administration, counselors, teachers, and parents. Coordinate academic resources for students and track their academic progress. Assist with the transition of dual enrollment students matriculating to Jackson State. Develop and maintain Memoranda of Understanding with area school systems. Work collaboratively with Middle College administration to provide course schedule planning and student advising. Related duties as assigned. Maintain digital records appropriate to the Academic Affairs unit. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Minimum of 2 years' experience working in higher education with high school partnerships. Experience with administering the Dual Enrollment/Middle College grant. Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution. Two (2) or more years of community college experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technology Skills: Banner, MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems. Effective verbal and written communication skills with diverse individuals. Time management and organizational skills to meet planning and other assigned deadlines. Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing at times. Prolonged screen time. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Repetitive Movement. Pay Rate:
$63,853 - $79,815 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.) Position Close Date:
Open until filled. For best consideration, please apply by, 9/24/2025. Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy. A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
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