Administrative Director, SENCAP – FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Division Dean and Associate Dean, the Administrative Director facilitates and manages dual-credit enrollment and credit courses offered to the high schools participating in the Southeast Nebraska Career Academy Partnership (SENCAP). The Administrative Director works in collaboration with program directors and chairs to plan, organize, and offer courses in area high schools, learning centers, and SCC campuses. Will work with SCC programs to secure qualified dual-credit instructors. The Administrative Director will be working directly with all high schools and homeschool associations in SCC’s 15-county service area to promote dual credit offerings and assist with coordination and registration efforts throughout the year. The Administrative Director will work closely with and support the Associate Dean and serve as a point of contact for the SENCAP team.

This full-time regular position is responsible for program planning and development, which includes working closely with the Program Chairs, Associate Deans, and division deans in the development of career pathways/programs of study and course alignment to post-secondary programs and credentials. Travel between high schools, SCC events, Counselor Day, WLTs, New Student Welcome (NSW’s), conferences/professional development, and college locations will be expected.

Essential Functions

Organize, Coordinate, and Supervise Educational Offerings:

1. Work with the SCC programs and the high schools to develop credit courses for SENCAP in a planned way. Particular attention should be given to planning sequential courses for high school students to maximize enrollment and provide maximum opportunities for these students. This includes scheduling on and off-campus facilities, providing registration assistance, ordering supplies, equipment, and textbooks, and arranging for instructional media and special facility arrangements.
2. Actively recruit qualified secondary instructors, initiate the hiring process, and provide support to adjuncts by third-party faculty.
3. Responsible for the development of additional credit courses offered at high schools or other off-campus locations.
4. Partner with admissions and attend all events at SCC and high school locations.

Registration:

1. Responsible for the creation of the dual-credit course schedule and all facets of student registration. Works in collaboration with registration to ensure student registration is completed.
2. Responsible for managing enrollment, including requests for opening additional sections and cancellation of sections.
3. Work collaboratively with the testing center, transitions, student disability services, and student advising to ensure dual-credit students have access and knowledge about college services while enrolled.

Program Management:

1. Collaborates with the Associate Dean in overseeing the SENCAP Coordinators. Will supervise the SENCAP Faculty Liaisons and Career Explorers.
2. Organize, plan, and assist with large-scale promotional events and other public relations opportunities for SENCAP.
3. Supervise the SENCAP 15-county territory to provide support to high schools and coordinators to ensure strategic objectives are met with each partnering school district.
4. Develop and maintain working relationships with multiple program divisions, K-12 institutions, business/industry professionals, and communities.
5. Responsible for compiling program data, tracking annual enrollment in conjunction with Institutional Research (IR), and making it available to key stakeholders.
6. Work with the Associate Dean on mentoring and onboarding new staff members.
7. Manage adjunct faculty orientation and in-services, submitting regular college documentation, grades, no-shows, etc.
8. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with all College divisions and at all campus and learning center locations.
9. Seek new and updated research on career academies to determine best practices and share with stakeholders.

Strategic Planning:

1. Work with the Associate Dean and SENCAP team to assist with the development of the program’s Strategic Plan objectives and strategies.
2. Gather information on the Strategic Plan annual results and reports.
3. Work with staff to execute and implement planned strategies.

Manage Technical Support:

1. Demonstrate mastery of and experience with technology and the ability to work with technical support personnel within and outside the college to achieve the College’s objectives. Will assist programs in using the mobile technology where needed throughout the college.

Market Program Activities:

1. Plan and develop promotional materials to create awareness about SCC dual credit programs. Must maintain the dual-credit programs website with accurate information and content, and the annual newsletter in coordination with the Marketing and Communications staff.
2. Responsible for the creation and management of the department’s communication with students, including regroup messaging, direct mailing, and program acceptance letters.

Professional Development:

1. Support, attend, and promote professional development.
2. Provide professional development to faculty and adjuncts who teach dual-credit course offerings.
3. Determine training needs from staff input.
4. Actively participate in division, SENCAP, college meetings, and committees.

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field of study.
2. Three (3) years of professional working experience, which includes program planning, secondary/post-secondary teaching, community partnerships, academic leadership, dual credit, and/or administration.