Job Details

Director, High School Transition and Dual Enrollment


Campus: College of San Mateo

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: 35

Grade: 193E

Category: Academic Supervisor

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Director, High School Transition and Dual Enrollment supports the seamless transition from secondary to post-secondary education. The Director serves as the primary administrator on the design, implementation, and evaluation of Dual Enrollment programs and early college programming and oversees matters relating to planning, developing, budgeting, implementing, complying with rules and regulations, monitoring, and evaluating programs and activities. This position will lead and sustain the infrastructure required to support and expand Dual Enrollment that includes concurrent enrollment and early college along with high school partnerships while promoting educational access and equity. To help support early college initiatives and high school-to-community college transition, the Director works closely with the Office of Instruction, Academic Deans and Faculty, Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and Counseling.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Duties and Responsibilities are representative and not intended to cover all duties the incumbent performs. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Serves as the primary administrator on the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Dual Enrollment Program. This position will oversee matters related to planning, developing, budgeting, implementing, complying with rules and regulations, monitoring, and evaluating programs and activities
2. Develops and implements services, strategies, projects, goals, and objectives for the program
3. Responsible for developing a collaborative working environment with Faculty, Deans, and Vice Presidents in instruction and student services related to Dual Enrollment and Early College initiatives
4. Collaborates with the Community Outreach office to help high school students transition into first-year programs, including the Promise Scholars Program
5. Collaborates with ACCEL and CTE Strong Workforce initiatives and other regional joint ventures to support transitions into college and/or CTE Pathway programs
6. Supports the implementation of local and statewide initiatives such as AB288 (College and Career Access Pathways), non-AB 288, California Community College Linked Learning Initiatives (CCCLLI), and Dual Enrollment/Early College efforts in San Mateo County
7. Meets with high schools/district administrators and conducts needs analyses to prepare Memorandums of Understanding acceptable to the College and high schools/districts
8. Prepares recommendations and/or contracts as appropriate and submits them to the administration and/or the Board of Trustees for consideration
9. Ensures student support structure is established for each signed agreement, including but not limited to counseling, matriculation, tutors, and books. Works with College staff and faculty to facilitate the enrollment of high school students participating in a career pathway
10. Works collaboratively with instructors, staff, and high schools/districts to ensure that current and future dual enrollment courses and activities meet Career Access Pathway Act requirements and comply with established standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
11. Serves as a liaison between institutions for course scheduling, curriculum, conflict resolution, resources, and personnel to assure clear communications and enrollment practices. Resolves problems raised by faculty and students of the program
12. Provides and coordinates support services; assists program participants with obtaining and maintaining program enrollment, goals, and progress. Provides program information to students, parents, and the community
13. Establishes and maintains program timelines and priorities; participates in the coordination of course offerings and ensures faculty coverage for each course
14. Directs and participates in the preparation and maintenance of various narrative and statistical records and reports. Submits mandated reports to appropriate personnel according to established timelines
15. Facilitates and coordinates admission, program registration, and articulation of programs between the College and high schools/districts
16. Conducts site visits and strengthens communication between the College, high schools/districts, and their respective academic and student affairs departments. Visits the high schools and ensures courses offered in the high school are the same as the courses offered on the College campus
17. Develops and coordinates marketing, recruitment, and outreach activities to facilitate and enhance knowledge of and student participation in Dual Enrollment Programs
18. Develops and monitors budgets, coordinates expenditures, and maximizes financial resources. Assists with the invoicing of expenses related to program activities
19. Conducts end-of-term student evaluations for each dual enrollment course offered as needed. Surveys and collects data on students and alumni, and may conduct annual surveys of participating high school instructors, principals, and guidance counselors
20. Ensures verification of instructor qualifications and adherence to faculty evaluation schedules for all Dual Enrollment instructors
21. Provides training and professional development related to Dual Enrollment
22. Leads, supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel
23. Participates in and chairs committees, task forces, and special assignments. Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas
24. Learns and applies emerging technologies as necessary and performs duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner
25. Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. Dual Enrollment programs, program development related to student development, student success, and/or first year advising programs and experience or training in enrollment services
2. Evidence-based strategies/programs that promote student success and completion

Skills and Abilities:

1. Effectively train, direct, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of assigned faculty and staff in compliance with District policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements
2. Design and implement strategies to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for faculty, staff, and students served by assigned program
3. Motivate students in their academic goals and engage them through student life
4. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with District and college administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public
5. Evidence of grant development and writing skills, including fundraising and cultivating funding resources
6. Use a variety of computer software to compose and prepare correspondence, memoranda, presentations, publicity materials, spreadsheets, web design applications, page layouts, and reports
7. Multitask and prioritize high-volume workloads with attention to detail
8. Plan, implement, and coordinate various events, evaluating their overall effectiveness and impact

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution OR the equivalent
• Two (2) years of related work experience that has included program planning
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity and expression, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with physical and learning disabilities

Preferred

• Advanced degree in student services, counseling, student development, or similar program related to student programming and advising

Additional Requirements:

• Provide own transportation and travel countywide.

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Frequent travel on and off-sites of the District and San Mateo County
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 pounds
• Communicate and interact with others; compose oral and written communications and reports
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Use math/mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.


Closes: 8/10/2026

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