Early College Coordinator bei Educational Service District 112, WA

About the Department

Under the general direction of the Director of Career Readiness & STEM Initiatives, the Early College Coordinator will assist the College and Career Pathways team with daily operations across all areas of dual credit/concurrent enrollment; coordinate with K12 district and higher education staff to identify and map regional dual credit pathways; lead or co-lead workgroups and professional learning communities around dual credit pathways; develop professional materials in alignment with districts, Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), and workforce partners.

Salary:
The full compensation range for this position is $68,762.89 - $83,670.02. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:
This position will be full-time, 220 days per year. To learn more about the great work our teams are doing across our service region, click here. 

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. Evidence of an Associate's degree or higher (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma)

Position Duties

Essential Function:

1. Coordinate with K12 district partners to identify dual credit opportunities, including AP, CTE Dual Credit, College in the High School, and Running Start. Map alignments and articulations from K12 to postsecondary to high value credential pathways and provide technical assistance in designing advising and family outreach strategies. 
2. Assist K12 districts with Memoranda of Understanding, articulation agreements, curriculum mapping and/or other early college documentation.
3. Coordinate with higher education partners to map regional dual credit pathways at 2- and 4-year institutions. Identify opportunities to develop alignment between higher education partners on regional dual credit pathways and provide technical assistance on recruitment and transcription strategies.
4. Compile, analyze, and create visualizations for regional and state dual credit data in coordination with regional data centers. Lead data-driven decision-making processes to increase student outcomes and identify data gaps in coordination with regional partners.
5. Develop materials and presentations for regional workgroups and PLCs and identify opportunities to share work broadly at the regional, state, and national levels.
6. Provide support to College and Career Pathways team with daily K12 to Career operations, including team and relationship building, professional development, and annual reporting cycles.
7. Liaise with regional workforce boards and employers to identify knowledge, skills and abilities needed to inform and support the creation of career pathways. 

1. Provide advising support and expertise to regional counselors and College and Career Readiness Advisors around selection of dual credit courses for K12 students.
2. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

1. Associate's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
2. Two years of experience working in K12 schools or higher education that includes work with guided pathways and articulation agreements.
3. Demonstrated familiarity with postsecondary pathways, including transcription and alignment of dual credit.
4. Experience in professional development and community engagement, with the ability to interact with and support stakeholders from K12, workforce and higher education.

1. Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
2. Previous experience in project management, preferably in an educational setting.
3. Experience working with diverse, rural populations.

Other Qualifications

Working Conditions:

1. Office environment.
2. Frequent travel across the ESD112 region and the state.

1. Successful completion of a criminal history background check through the Washington State Patrol.