Job Details

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/4

Salary Range: $75,328

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: 5171 S Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Brief Description of Duties:
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is charged with providing a robust, post-secondary experience for residents of the District of Columbia who are enrolled in secondary school. The Director of College Readiness and Community Outreach will serve under the direct supervision of the UDC Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and will act as a bridge between pre-college students in the public-school systems in the District of Columbia and Academic Affairs. The College Access and Readiness for Everyone (CARE) program provides relevant college readiness programming and related community outreach functions on behalf of the students and this unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction for all programs related to college readiness, transition from pre-college to college, and CARE Dual Enrollment records maintenance and management.
• Supports the Office of Academic Affairs and UDC Deans in expanding partnerships and programs of study with public secondary schools across the city.
• Creates and recommends policies and programs to enhance K-12 / Community College interactions.
• Supports the Office of Academic Affairs with community outreach functions.
• Acts as the spokesperson for college readiness programs and represents the Office of Academic Affairs at meetings and conferences.
• Manages the preparation of reports and compliance documents for UDC college readiness programming, including dual enrollment.
• Serves as a primary liaison to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding dual enrollment.
• Assists in building partnerships with high schools, GED programs, and community organizations to support a sustainable college readiness program.
• Develops relevant and innovative pre-college and college curricula that blend academic and job-related skills.
• Creates detailed strategies in Academic Affairs that are student-centered, competency-based, and data-driven.
• Facilitates regular network meetings with stakeholders and community members to share best practices.
• Leads the development of a coherent organization-wide support plan around college readiness.
• Coordinates the CARE Dual Enrollment Program.
• Participates in relevant meetings and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in higher education administration.
• Previous experience as a counselor/advisor or administrator in secondary or post-secondary education.
• Employment experience in both high school and higher education preferred.
• Ability to use information technology effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Information to Applicants:
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave, and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g., H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants.
Drug-Free Workplace: The individual selected for this position will be required to notify their immediate supervisor in writing within five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) ###-####.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

The University of the District of Columbia is a public historically black land-grant university in Washington, DC. Established in 1851, it is the only public university in the city.