Director of Dual Credit
- Employer
- Lamar Institute of Technology
- Location
- Beaumont, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
WHY WORK AT LIT?
LIT is a Texas state agency, and our employees enjoy excellent State health insurance benefits, participation in the State’s pension plan for retirement, and generous time off. Below are a few examples of these superb benefits!
1. There is NO WAITING PERIOD for health insurance coverage, and Employee-Only medical coverage premiums are 100% paid by the state!2. LIT employees enjoy SEVENTEEN (17) built-in days off, including TWO (2) weeks off for Winter Break!3. Vacation Time – LIT employees accrue hours every month, with a maximum earning potential of approximately SIX WEEKS off per year! This is in addition to the built-in days off!4. Sick Time – LIT employees accrue hours every month, and there is NO MAXIMUM accrual!5. LIT helps pay for you and your immediate family’s education!6. Other benefits offered include flex and health savings accounts, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) and short and long-term disability insurance.
NOTE: Employment classification may impact some or all of the benefits listed above and therefore may not be applicable in some cases. Please contact LIT HR to find out more.
Job Summary:The Director of Dual Credit is responsible for building and expansion of LIT’s Dual Credit and ECHS programs with regional school districts. He/she will be responsible for providing innovation for dual credit enrollment growth and student retention. The Director of Dual Credit will assist with dual credit grant research, development and implementation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise Dual Credit department
- Serve as liaison between regional high schools and LIT
- Establish and maintain partnerships with regional school contacts
- Facilitate the development of dual credit agreements between regional school districts and the Institute
- Facilitate professional development activities between postsecondary instructors and secondary teachers for curriculum alignment and instructional standards
- Work in collaboration with the VPES, Associate Dean of Academics, department chairs, and faculty in the dissemination of dual credit opportunities and participation guidelines to regional school districts
- Work in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academics and department chairs to develop dual credit programs and curriculum
- Work with school districts to assist with dual credit application process via ApplyTexas
- Work with Associate Vice Presidents and Provosts to create Dual Credit Guidelines and Procedures Manual for partner districts
- Assist local district personnel with recruiting efforts for dual credit programs, including parent informational nights
- Coordinate the integration of dual credit programs with student services, academic affairs, and other areas of the college
- Assist with creation of collateral for recruiting and information purposes
- Assist with recruiting and development of dual credit adjunct faculty at local districts
- Serve as the primary writer of dual credit grant opportunities in collaboration with the school district personnel, VPES, faculty, staff, and/or industry
- Monitor pending dual credit grant proposals
- Oversees a calendar of regular partnership meetings with key personnel at each partner school
- Attend community and parent events for dual credit and ECHS partners
- Other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least three years of related experience and/or training to the duties and responsibilities
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment with students, staff, faculty, business and industry officials, and the general public
- Ability to relate to students between the ages of 13-21, as well as nontraditional program participants
- Experience collaborating with multiple organizations and stakeholders
- An understanding of THECB and TEA purpose and guidelines pertaining to dual credit
- Ability to develop comprehensive training programs and implement such programs
- Grant development/writing/management experience
- General knowledge of proposal guidelines
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Ability to use various computer software programs
- Travel as required
Physical Requirements:This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.EEO Statement:
Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- One to three years of supervisory experience
- Experience using Banner
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary:$70,000-80,000
Quick Link:https://jobs.lit.edu/postings/986
Open Date:06/02/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
Organization
Mission Statement
Lamar Institute of Technology provides quality education and training that enable a diverse student population to achieve its career goals. Programs are enhanced by developing and maintaining partnerships with business, industry, and the community. Faculty are dedicated to teaching, advising, and scholarship. Both faculty and staff work to serve the Institute and the community.
History
Lamar Institute of Technology traces its roots back to March 8, 1923, when the South Park School District in Beaumont authorized its superintendent to proceed with plans to open a “junior college of the first class.” On Sept. 17, 1923, South Park Junior College opened with 125 students and a faculty of 14. Located on the third floor of the South Park High School building, the college shared the library and athletic facilities with the high school. In 1932, separate facilities were provided, and the name of the institution was changed to Lamar College, to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the “Father of Education” in Texas.
On June 8, 1942, as a result of a public campaign, a new campus was purchased, and classes were held for the first time on the present-day campus in Beaumont, After World War II, the college grew to 1,079, and a bill to make Lamar a state-supported senior college was introduced in the House of Representatives. The legislature approved the Lamar bill (House Bill 52) on June 4, 1949, creating Lamar State College of Technology effective Sept. 1, 1951. Lamar was the first junior college in Texas to become a four-year, state-supported college. Uniquely, Lamar retained much of its traditional community college mission, particularly in vocational programs, while continuing to grow with strong programs in engineering, sciences, business, and education.
In 1962, a graduate school was established, offering master’s degrees in several fields. The Doctorate in Engineering was established in 1971. In the same year, House Bill 590 became law, changing the institution’s status to university. Lamar State College of Technology, with an enrollment of 10,874, officially became Lamar University on Aug. 23, 1971.
Vocational subjects were among the first courses offered by Lamar and played an important role in the development of Lamar. A Division of Vocations was established in 1946 and became the Lamar School of Vocations in 1955. In 1970, the name was changed to the School of Technical Arts, and in 1972, it became the College of Technical Arts. During 1971, the college began awarding Associate of Applied Science degrees in certain two-year programs.
In 1969, an extension center was opened in Orange, and in 1975, the long-standing private two-year Port Arthur College became Lamar University at Port Arthur. The Lamar University System was established by the 68th Session of the Texas Legislature with the passage of SB 620, which took effect in August 1983. On September 1, 1995, the Lamar University System was abolished, and the components became members of The Texas State University System.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommended in 1990 that all two-year programs at Lamar University-Beaumont be combined into Lamar University Institute of Technology. The programs in the former College of Technical Arts, Allied Health, Office Technology, and Restaurant/Institutional Food Management were placed in the new institute.
On September 1, 1995, the Institute of Technology was established as an educational center of Lamar University and a member of The Texas State University System. The Texas Legislature changed the name of the institution to Lamar Institute of Technology in 1999.
Location
Lamar Institute of Technology, a member of The Texas State University System, and a state-supported institution, is located in Beaumont, Texas, one of the world’s largest petrochemical centers. Beaumont is a progressive city in the Sunbelt, offering private and public schools, churches, museums, shopping districts, and a wide range of leisure-time activities to serve the metropolis of 114,000. A Jefferson County entertainment complex, a civic center, convention center, a performing arts theater, a downtown dining and entertainment district, and coliseum will draw professional entertainers and a wide variety of business, social, and professional groups to the city. Beaumont is convenient to major recreation facilities of Southeast Texas, including the Gulf of Mexico, large lakes and the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Accreditation
Lamar Institute of Technology is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate level. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lamar Institute of Technology.
The Lamar Institute of Technology Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Respiratory Therapy Program and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs . The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology. The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management accredits the Health Information Technology program.
On December 4, 2000, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted separate accreditation to Lamar Institute of Technology.
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