Job Description

Staff Associate, Coordinator of Early College and Dual Enrollments Programs in the College of Continuing Studies

Department Summary:

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater’s accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our https://www.bridgew.edu/bsuvalues, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The College of Continuing Studies offers access to Bridgewater State University by providing pathways to degrees and credentials for post-traditional students. We offer high-quality, flexible programs and courses—on campus, online, and at our satellite locations—that allow students with complex lives to achieve their educational and professional goals.

Position Summary:

The Coordinator of Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs is responsible for the daily administrative operations and communications with our early college and dual enrollment partners and students. The Coordinator of Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs will be committed to extraordinary customer service for all prospective students, staff, and faculty at BSU and our partner schools. The coordinator should be an equity-minded individual who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse identities and life stages of our community members.

The Coordinator of Early College and Dual Enrollment will be responsible for assisting high school students with completing the proper application, processing applications, ensuring students receive BSU credentials, follow up with partner school liaisons, third party partners, students, and staff to ensure students have access to technology and other academic resources necessary for success. This person will work with the Registrar and partner school liaison to ensure students are registered for appropriate classes, work with faculty on technology and access issues. Duties will also include quality control and error resolution of applications, recruitment activities and events, and enrollment events both on and off site. This position will also be responsible for student tracking and data collection, and grant development. They will also assist in the development and coordination of the course schedules for our partners schools.

As a member of the College of Continuing Studies Team, the Coordinator of Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs will assist in office coverage, including our reception desk, phones, and general email accounts on an as needed basis.

This is an exempt, APA unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

Position Type: APA Professional

Essential Duties:

When you join the team at Bridgewater State University, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

1. Act as liaison with partner schools to assess early college and dual enrollment program and student needs. Maintain regular communication with the appropriate administrative teams at partner schools. Ensure that early college and dual enrollment programs embody the BSU principals of equity and inclusion.

2. Assist the dean and director of CCS admission with strategic planning for early college and dual enrollment programming.

3. Assist the dean, scheduling team, and CCS department chairs with coordinating early college and dual enrollment course offerings.

4. Track early college and dual enrollment data including student progress and success.

5. Assists in the developments of early college and dual enrollments grants

6. Coordinate third-party partner services for students.

7. Act as student support coordinator for early college and dual enrollment students.

8. Act as early college and dual enrollments liaison with university service offices.

9. Coordinate and assist with processing of early college and dual enrollment admissions.

10. Coordinate and assist with processing of early college and dual enrollment registration.

11. Coordinate dual enrollment and early college communications and events with undergraduate admissions office.

12. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion

• Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to learn or experience working with higher education or secondary education programing.

• A dedication to equity and inclusion in education.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, organization skills and attention to detail are required, as is flexibility. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Fluency in more than one language (Spanish or Portuguese are a plus).

• Experience working with early college or dual enrollments programs. 

Work Environment:

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcm.maxient.com%2Freportingform.php%3FBridgewaterStateUniv%26layout_id%3D18&data=04%7C01%7CHRICHARDSGAY%40bridgew.edu%7Cae02968cb954465a33ee08d97c70c24d%7C48ec3bf8d1654eabbbeef8d5307f46e1%7C0%7C0%7C637677645998136535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=EVfCi7aR57zPQiGhKaSVgRxnTXX5NBrxzf4N1lS3VfQ%3D&reserved=0

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement This position must comply with the University Covid-19 Attestation requirement. All employees must be fully vaccinated and complete the Covid-19 Attestation upon hire.Medical or Religious ExemptionsAn employee may request an exemption to the vaccination requirement based on the existence of medical contraindication to vaccination. In addition, an employee may request an exemption to the vaccination requirement based on a sincere religious belief. In both cases, an employee will be required to submit documentation to support the request for an exemption. Employees who secure an exemption may be required to take additional precautions in the workplace and are strongly encouraged to test weekly through the university’s Wellness Center. We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included.

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

Posting Number: S00920P

Open Date: 02/16/2023

Close Date: 3/19/2023

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.

a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3988243

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

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