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Senior Coordinator, Early College

Inside Higher Ed, Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83401

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The Early College department at College of Eastern Idaho is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team! The Senior Coordinator position will be responsible for supporting dual credit instructors and faculty liaisons in ensuring compliance with CEI Policies, Early College Procedures, and NACEP accreditation standards. This role requires exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills. The position is 32 hours a week.

What We Offer At the College of Eastern Idaho, we’re dedicated to providing open access to affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of our students, regional employers, and the community. To support our dedicated faculty and staff, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees:

Affordable Health Plans: with three medical plan options to choose from.

Supporting Work‑Life Balance: earn sick leave with no accrual limit starting day one; staff accrue vacation leave starting at 15 days a year with a tiered system (faculty excluded).

Retirement Savings: faculty and exempt staff are enrolled in the Fidelity 401(a) plan; non‑exempt or vested employees are enrolled in the PERSI base plan.

Life Insurance: no‑cost coverage for you and your dependents with the option to add more.

Educational Savings: significant tuition fee discounts for qualifying employees and their dependents.

Exclusive Discounts: enjoy local discounts on cell plans, movie tickets, gyms, and more.

Typical Job Functions

Serve as the primary point of contact for dual credit instructors and faculty liaisons.

Provide onboarding, training, and general support to dual credit instructors, including the use of Canvas LMS and other CEI systems.

Provide onboarding, training, and general support to faculty liaisons.

Manage and maintain instructor course schedules.

Track and report completion of tasks and metrics required for compliance with institutional policies and department procedures.

Assist with tracking and maintaining documentation required for NACEP accreditation.

Consult with and advise program director regarding curricular alignment, distribution of resources, and budget priorities related to faculty and courses.

Plan and execute the annual Dual Credit Professional Development Day conference.

Track completion of instructor professional development requirements.

Track and send reminders to instructors about critical deadlines (e.g., midterm and final grades, syllabus submissions).

Coordinate grade verification processes with college staff as needed.

Coordinate various reports and submit them to department leadership.

Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in department strategic planning and convey expertise to inform Early College vision & goals.

Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

3 years of employment within an educational setting.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently.

Demonstrated experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Mastery of Microsoft Office applications.

Demonstrated experience organizing events.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Incumbent must reside in Idaho (CEI doesn’t sponsor H‑1B Visas).

Additional Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum 3‑year teaching experience within secondary or post‑secondary education strongly preferred.

Experience in higher education, dual credit programs, or academic coordination.

Experience using LMS systems.

Basic AI proficiency.

Familiarity with Idaho teacher standards.

Familiarity with instructional design, pedagogy, and student development theories.

Familiarity with accreditation standards (NACEP) and educational compliance requirements.

Bilingual (Spanish).

Physical Demands and Work Environment Sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, gross manipulations, climbing, crawling, squatting, driving, stooping, crouching, climbing ramps, stairs, ladders, and standing or sitting (combination). Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily from occasional temperature changes. On‑site work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.

Background Investigations Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background Checks.

EOE/ADA‑Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations. Link to Annual Security Report for CEI: https://www.cei.edu/students-right-know

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

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