Director of Early College Programs

Job Summary

College of Eastern Idaho is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the Early College division as the Director of Early College Programs. This includes management of day-to-day operations for the growing dual enrollment program, oversight of program staff & faculty, coordination with secondary partner schools, and providing access to a variety of college-level opportunities extended to high-school-age students.

The Director of Early College Programs will advocate the value of dual credit as an access point for students into higher education, establish and maintain partnerships with area high schools, oversee dual credit faculty, and work with staff to ensure exceptional student services are built into program structures. The Director of Early College works closely with CEI staff, faculty, institutional leadership, and related state offices to provide students with access to advanced coursework and state funding, to ensure program quality standards, and to promote a culture of authenticity for the student experience.

The successful candidate for this position will have a passion for student access and success, a proven history of effective and collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of regional, state, and national trends and policies that impact dual enrollment. The director will report directly to the Associate Vice President of K14 & Rural Initiatives, and will represent the Early College division in leadership groups within the college and with external organizations.

What We Offer

At the College of Eastern Idaho, we're dedicated to providing open access to affordable, high-quality education that meets the needs of our students, regional employers, and the community. To support our dedicated faculty and staff, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees :

Affordable Health Plans : With three medical plan options, you can select healthcare coverage that best meets your needs. See rates here .

Supporting Work-Life Balance : Earn sick leave with no accrual limit starting day one. Staff accrue vacation leave starting at 15 days a year with a tiered system (Faculty excluded from vacation leave).

Retirement Savings : Faculty and exempt staff are enrolled in the Fidelity 401 (a)plan. Non-exempt or vested employees are enrolled in the PERSI base plan. View contribution rates here .

Life Insurance : no-cost coverage for you and your dependents with the option to add more.

Educational Savings : Significant tuition fee discounts for qualifying employees and their dependents.

Exclusive Discounts : Enjoy local discounts on cell plans, movie tickets, gyms, and more.

We value your contributions and are committed to your well-being and success. Visit our Benefits Guide for more information : Benefits Guide

Typical Job Functions

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the department.

Supervise staff, manage outreach activities, and ensure strategic execution of departmental and institutional priorities.

Build & maintain a culture that is focused on student access, authentic experience, and high-quality college-level support services.

Implement and maintain standards and processes to ensure the integrity of credit earned through early college programming.

Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and nations standards (e.g. NWCC, 3Y, NACEP)

Manage program budgets.

Use data-driven insights to refine successful practices and guide future initiatives.

Build & maintain positive partnerships with high schools to increase access to dual enrollment opportunities.

Coordinate with CEI departments to identify course offerings that are aligned with state guidelines, student goals, and post-secondary priorities.

Coordinate with CEI departments and secondary school partners to establish curricular parity for dual enrollment coursework.

Work with high school faculty and administrators to develop strategies that promote Dual Credit and encourage intentionality of offerings.

Implement marketing strategies and oversee student recruitment.

Oversee departmental rules and regulations and implement transparent methods of communication to message information to a variety of audiences.

Track enrollment data and assess program effectiveness.

Prepare annual reports.

Maintain a culture of strong customer service with high communication standards.

Support student success through the establishment of guided pathways from dual enrollment offerings to postsecondary education and training.

Ensure coordination of matriculation efforts across CEI divisions.

Manage dual credit faculty recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance.

Oversee the coordination of dual credit liaison requirements and compliance.

Promote and provide discipline-specific professional development for dual credit instructors.

Collaborate with CEI departments to design, operationalize and evaluate early college access points, procedures, and institutional impact.

Manage the distribution and collection of MOU documents with the high schools

Attend meetings and serve on institutional committees as assigned.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of progressive leadership experience demonstrated through increased responsibilities, participatory governance and / or activities

Strong public speaking skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong computer and technology skills

Experience with successful oversight of department budgets

Experience leading successful teams

Experience with successful strategic planning, deadline-sensitive implementation of processes, and / or project management

Experience with successful collaboration across multiple stakeholders

Ability to take initiative and work independently

Ability to oversee multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Ability to seek out, receive, and give feedback

Incumbent must reside in Idaho (Currently CEI doesn’t sponsor H-1B Visas)

Additional Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree

Experience working in a community college setting

Experience working with dual enrollment programs

Experience working with K12 personnel, curriculum, and standards

Familiarity with NACEP and national standards

Experience with empathetic approaches to conflict resolution

Ability to gain and retain large amounts of knowledge across a variety of topics

Bilingual (Spanish)

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Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, gross manipulations (involves hands), climbing, crawling, squatting, driving, stooping, crouching, climbing ramps, stairs, ladders, and standing or sitting (combination). Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and / or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

Onsite work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.

Background Investigations :

Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and / or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225 : Background Checks

EOE / ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.

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