Wake STEM Early College High School (WSECHS) Liaison Job at North Carolina State University
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG192171EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Wake STEM Early College High School (WSECHS) Liaison
Anticipated Hiring Range
$50,000 - $60,000 (Dependent on education and experience)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some nights/weekends
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
College Of Education
About the Department
About the NC State College of Education
As one of the nation’s top-ranked public colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.
The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought-leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 100 active projects totaling more than $85 million with a three-year average of $26 million in grants awarded, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY22, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $15.9 million.
The college has over 1,900 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
The college has over 17,000 living alumni, with over 5,000 working in public schools in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.
About the Wake STEM Early College High School
The Wake STEM Early College High School is a small public school of choice; a joint project between the Wake County Public School System and NC State University. STEM is the theme of our school’s program in addition to our identity as an early college. Early college means students take college courses at NC State as well as the courses required to earn a high school diploma over a five year period. Exploration of the Grand Challenges for Engineering is a common instructional focus that extends through various courses in our program. Because engineering involves so many areas of math and science it is a great scaffold on which to build a STEM education.
About Our Commitment to
DEI
NC State University and the College of Education are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their experience, research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Our community values diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. As a public university — a university of the people — it’s essential to welcome and support everyone in our community. That’s why a commitment to a stronger and more inclusive institutional culture is enshrined in the NC State’s strategic plan (
https://strategicplan.ncsu.edu/current-plan) and we expect everyone in the Wolfpack community to champion this work and to give of their time, effort and talent to support it.
Essential Job Duties
Position Description/General Scope of Duties:
The Wake STEM Early College High School (WSECHS) Liaison will seek, facilitate, and support opportunities to align and engage the expertise, talent and resources of NC State University and Wake STEM Early College High School/Wake County Public Schools to promote the missions of both entities; foster and maintain positive relationships between the faculty, staff and students of NC State University and the faculty, staff and students of the early college high school; facilitate a successful transition for WSECHS students from high school classes to university courses, enabling them to graduate from the program with a high school diploma and up to two years of transferable college credit; and identify and facilitate ways for the early college to engage with existing programs at NC State University.
This position is a senior level advising position to high school and college students in accordance with best practices and university policies and serves as the primary advocate for NC State University’s WSECHS students on NC State University’s campus. This position will work to translate success for WSECHS into success for NC State University through promotion of the university’s alignment with and support of the program.
Essential Job Duties:
- Work with campus departmental partners and the WSECHS Principal to:
- Determine readiness levels of WSECHS students to succeed in NC State University courses
- Determine course needs/wants for WSECHS students
- Evaluate NC State University courses and develop an advising plan for WSECHS students that provide appropriate course recommendations.
- Determine available courses and sections and select appropriate courses
- Determine process for enrollment in courses and implement registration process
- Serve as academic advisor and manage university course enrollments for WSECHS students (with parent participation) which includes a meeting with each student a minimum of two times a semester (beginning and mid-semester) and maintaining documentation of meetings, and
- Assist the Principal with management of academic early alert/progress notifications for all WSECHS students enrolled in university coursework (mid-semester report for all courses).
- Facilitate and promote the use of tutoring and learning packages available to WSECHS students taking university courses, as necessary.
- Collaborate with WSECHS staff to align coursework and instruct ED 103 (fall semesters) and ED 104 (spring semesters) for all WSECHS juniors, a one credit orientation course designed to help them as they transition to the NC State environment, explore majors and careers, and develop long-term plans for academic success.
- Work with the WSECHS guidance counselor to develop long-term plans of study that combines secondary and post-secondary coursework.
- Work with the WSECHS career development coordinator to develop career exploration experience for students.
- Work with NC State University departments and units to meet the needs of the WSECHS and NC State University as it relates to necessary regular interactions between the two entities, including developing policies and procedures for enrollment issues, registration overrides, etc.
- Initiate and facilitate collaboration between the WSECHS and NC State University academic departments and campus units to align talent and resources to support the WSECHS mission.
- Provide leadership in the development of updated Memorandums of Agreement.
- Support, plan, and participate in summer camp orientations that introduce incoming students to both the WSECHS and NC State University.
- Develop and provide an orientation to help transition students from high school classes to university courses.
- Meet weekly with the WSECHS principal to address challenges, align resources, and generally plan for the long-term success of the program.
- Periodically attend professional development with the WSECHS faculty to provide updates on NC State University/ WSECHS challenges, successes, logistics, etc., while assessing WSECHS needs in relation to the partnership.
- Attend parent meetings to provide information and answer questions.
- Provide guidance and supervision for WSECHS Graduate Assistantship (GA) whenever a GA is assigned to work with the WSECHS students.
- Plan and implement various activities to support and promote the ECHS program.
- Visit other WSECHS programs and attend various workshops and seminars to enhance knowledge of WSECHS.
- In collaboration with WSECHS administration, conduct a year-end assessment and program evaluation based on data collected, relative to WSECHS student success and program implementation. Develop presentations and progress reports based on assessment of the WSECHS program for key university and WCPSS officials as appropriate.
- Facilitate NC State University development and revision of policies and procedures to address issues associated with the existence of an early college on campus, including but not limited to: university course enrollment, campus safety, parking, IDs, facility access, etc.
- Establish committees as necessary to address early college issues and make recommendations to appropriate offices.
- Update, manage, and refine the NC State University WSECHS website as a tool to inform and educate the NC State University community as well as the larger community about the WSECHS and its alignment with the university.
- Serve as primary liaison between NC State University and Wake County Public Schools on issues related to the potential future expansion of the WSECHS.
- Manage WSECHS’s Academic Affairs budget.
- Serve as liaison between NC State University and Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) with regard to specified fees (paid by WCPSS) related to NC State WSECHS student enrollment in the NC State University courses.
- Negotiate for and secure classroom, facility, and recreational field reservations for WSECHS activities in the short and long term, including but not limited to:
- Science/Chemistry labs
- Additional classrooms
- Recreational Fields
- Various venues across campus for all WSECHS meetings requiring attendance for more than 20 people, including commencement, awards ceremonies, full cohort or full school assemblies, open houses, parents
- meetings, etc. (several per semester).
- Assist with other projects as needed and/or assigned
- Perform additional summer month assignments, as needed and/or assigned
Other Responsibilities
- Assist with other projects as needed and/or assigned (5%)
- Perform additional summer month assignments, as needed and/or assigned (5%)
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or Higher Education
- Three years of prior experience as a college or university academic advisor and experience with college registration and course enrollment processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices that promote college student success
Other Required Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to provide clear, correct, and respectful communications in a timely manner
- Ability to work in a time sensitive environment with multiple deadlines and competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and senior administrators across campus departments and units.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years experience working in high school or post-secondary education
- Program assessment experience
- An understanding of NC State policies and procedures
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) academic background
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Visa Sponsorship: We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
Working Location: This position requires an on campus presence to effectively perform the essential duties of the position. As such, employees must reside within a commutable distance and must report to campus regularly to perform certain work-related tasks as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
No
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
10/20/2022
Anticipated Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references.
Position Details
Position Number
00102451
Position Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department ID
130101 - College Of Education
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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