Dual Enrollment Student Liaison

Job Scope 

The Dual Enrollment Student Liaison is a vital resource and point of contact for all students enrolled in the Accelerated College Education (ACE) program at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Responsible for the administration of communications and advising of students in the program, this role supports students, families, and school districts in navigating the complex college environment, ensuring student success. Developing relationships with high school administrators and faculty is a crucial element of the position.  The Dual Enrollment Student Liaison will spend a great deal of time in the high schools, engaging with students and staff. Additionally, this role works to increase access by identifying grant-eligible students who may not traditionally enroll in dual enrollment programs and promote an understanding of how dual enrollment credits can help all students with their chosen career pathway.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. In collaboration with the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruiting and the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, creates communication plans for families, students, and school districts, informing these stakeholders on how dual enrollment credits translate into degree requirements.
2. Understands the ACE application and enrollment process and assists students with this process.
3. Develops and implements advising strategies for students at different credit thresholds.
4. Creates pathway roadmaps per partnering school district, showing how dual enrollment credits are applied to Penn Highlands programs of study.
5. Provides career assessment to high school students, helping them identify academic or workforce goals.
6. Conducts information sessions and outreach events for students, families/supporters, and high school staff explain dual enrollment programming, benefits, expectations, and workforce readiness skills.
7. Coordinates and communicates with the Career and Technology Centers (CTCs) to inform students of the SOAR and program-to-program articulation agreements that will assist students in post-secondary education.
8. Coordinate closely with internal college departments (i.e. Academic Affairs, Registrar’s Office, etc.) to assist in identifying areas for program-to-program articulation agreements with local CTCs, advocate for dual-enrollment students, and ensure a high-quality and consistent student experience.
9. Collaborates with Academic Affairs to ensure compliance on assessment activities and NACEP standards.
10. Supports and participates in ACE recruitment, enrollment, and onboarding events, as part of the School Partnerships team.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports

• None