Dual Enrollment Liaison

Description

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Dual Enrollment Liaison serves as a support person and an intermediary between the Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) Dual Enrollment Instructors and the Division Directors at Hagerstown Community College (HCC). The DE liaison is the main contact point between representatives of HCC and Dual Enrollment Instructors at WCPS. The liaison should possess strong organizational and interpersonal relationship skills in order to provide guidance, leadership, and support to faculty, ensure that appropriate collaborative support mechanisms are in place for a successful educational experience, organize meetings and training opportunities for Dual Enrollment Instructors, confirm hiring obligations (e.g. D2L training) are complete of WCPS Dual Enrollment instructors, ensure that course materials and technologies are current and available to WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors, maintain records of required tasks and responsibilities, and provide feedback and guidance for improvements to faculty performance.

Please note, this is a temporary, part-time position available for up to 29 hours per week.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. The DE Liaison reports directly to the Director of Early College.

B. The DE Liaison coordinates most closely with the Division Directors, WCPS (Washington County Public Schools) Dual Enrollment Instructors, the Early College Office, and the Distance Learning Office.

C. The DE Liaison may also interact with Admissions, Registration & Advising, and other Liaisons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

A. Support the Division Director and related college offices (HR, IT, etc.) to complete the on-boarding process in a timely manner upon hiring.

B. Collaborate with the Division Director and faculty to ensure that all relevant course-specific HCC materials, such as syllabi, assignments, exams, and online course shells are up to date and disseminated to WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors.

C. Serve as main point of contact between Dual Enrollment Instructors and HCC Early College Office, and other HCC departments to provide answers to instructors' questions, concerns, and issues related to Dual Enrollment offerings (registration, materials, technology, advising, resources, etc.).

D. Meet regularly with WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors and Division Directors; maintain accurate records to ensure responsibilities and required tasks are met for reporting to the Division Director.

E. Provide training to WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors about college, division and course-related policies and procedures, including those that are outlined in the Blueprint Faculty/Staff Guidebook. Set up or provide DE Instructors with training in the use of HCC technology, e.g., email & the LMS (Learning Management System). Make sure that instructors are informed about expectations regarding the adoption of HCC syllabi, course materials, submission of rosters and attendance information, grade submission, and compliance with course-specific requirements (grading methods, use of rubrics, late-work policies, etc.). Train instructors to complete Outcomes Assessment requirements.

F. Work with the Division Director and faculty to coordinate and plan relevant professional development meetings between HCC Faculty/Staff and WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors.

G. Work with the Division Director to develop clear and direct feedback to WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors that provides guidance for improvements with a well-defined plan of action to assist the Division Director's evaluation of instructional performance.

H. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Teaching experience, college teaching and/or administrative experience, especially at the community college level, preferred. Knowledge of, or experience with, the K-12 education system is desirable.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience using D2L or a similar LMS preferred. Excellent technical, organizational, and follow-through skills are needed. Must have a Driver's license and insured vehicle. Must be available during some daytime hours.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work will be conducted across multiple high school locations within Washington County, Maryland and on Hagerstown Community College campus, and remotely. Travel is necessary to attend multiple high school locations within Washington County, Maryland. This role is suited for individuals who are adaptable and can efficiently manage responsibilities with a high level of autonomy.

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