Designs, plans, and creates mechanisms to set-up, implement and report credit and related programming offered via the OCAT; works with departments and external partners to identify and develop opportunities for additional programming to be offered through OCAT.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Generates student credit hours through work with academic departments and external partner organizations and institutions.
Develops and implements program plans for recruitment and delivery of College Credit Plus (CCP) programming. Coordinates logistical elements and provides customer relations. Implements application and registration processes, and student onboarding sessions at remote sites.
Collaborates with others to increase CCP students? matriculation to YSU.
Conducts information sessions for students and parents to advise them about the opportunities, benefits, and consequences of dual enrollment coursework.
Administers computer-based placement testing services, including group testing administration, at remote sites to CCP students; administers remote placement testing to incoming YSU freshmen as needed.
Advises and assists current and prospective CCP students regarding interpretation of placement assessment, development of desired career and academic goals, and course scheduling and registration.
Regularly monitors advisees? progress, including responding to CRM Advise alerts. Serves as an advocate to help students navigate college policies and procedures. Collaborates with student support areas as needed to direct students to additional academic support services.
Assists in transitioning advisees to college-based advising upon indication of degree attainment while in high school.
Maintains student files, records, and data in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.
Assists in the development of marketing materials to include but not limited to news releases, brochure copy, social media, and websites.
Identifies and explores funding opportunities; supports grant-writing activity.
Writes and submits reports as requested.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Travels as required. Potential for early mornings, late evenings, and occasional Saturdays.
Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over student employees.
Reports to: Director
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Completes required proctor training to administer computer-based placement testing services. Valid driver?s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.
Skill in: oral and written communication skills; project design and management; use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: ability to relate well with faculty and academic administrators, as well as students from high school to graduate level; exhibit a strong commitment to diversity; collaborate with partners; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree; three or more years of experience working in high school and/or college scheduling, testing and advising and/or experience with guidance counseling procedures in a higher education or high school setting.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in education or related field; experience with technology including audience response systems, Apple products, and presentation equipment; one or more years working in the College Credit Plus program either with students or school counselors.
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