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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. Job Duties • 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. • Provides 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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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. Job Duties • 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. • Provides 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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