Dual Enrollment Pathways Liaison

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal

• to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life. We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm. NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. **
• Dual Enrollment Pathways Liaison ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• This posting will close on: 06/19/2026 **No further applications will be accepted on or after this date*
• ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Benefits Snapshot The College offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire, NCC tuition waiver and an abundance of time off – up to 25 days’ vacation/floating, 10 sick days, four (4) day workweeks during Summer, paid holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s) – among other things! Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/employee-benefits/index.html for more details on the full array of benefits.
• Primary
• Function: The primary function of the Dual Enrollment Pathways Liaison is to support and expand dual enrollment opportunities in Allied Health, Education, and General Education through strategic outreach, advising, and coordination. The role involves developing and implementing targeted recruitment initiatives, advising high school students on academic pathways, and serving as the main liaison between the college and partner high schools in Chester, Pike, and Wayne counties. This position also ensures effective program coordination by maintaining accurate records, supporting grant reporting, and facilitating continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback and collaboration. *This is a temporary grant funded position. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Responsibilities

Outreach and Recruitment: (a) Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to promote dual enrollment opportunities in Allied Health, Education, and General Education to high school students, families, and counselors; (b) Coordinate and participate in high school visits, college fairs, information sessions, and other recruitment events; and (c) collaborate with K-12 partners to identify and recruit students aligned with academic and career pathway programs. Student Advising and Support: (a) Provide individualized advising to prospective and current dual enrollment students on course selection, degree pathways, and transfer opportunities; (b) support students through the application, registration, and onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into college coursework; and (c) monitor student progress and engagement, providing proactive outreach and referrals to academic support services as needed. High School Coordination: (a) Serve as the primary point of contact between the college and assigned partner high schools in the Chester, Pike, and Wayne County areas; build and maintain strong relationships with high school counselors, administrators, and teachers to facilitate communication and collaboration; and (c) provide training and updates to high school partners on dual enrollment procedures, policies, and pathway options. Program Coordination and Reporting: (a) Assist in the development and maintenance of pathway maps and advising tools for dual enrollment students; (b) maintain accurate records of student interactions, enrollments, and outcomes for grant reporting and assessment purposes; and (c) gather feedback from students and high school partners to inform continuous improvement of dual enrollment processes and services. Organizational Relationships: (1) Responsible to the Dean, School of Education & Academic Foundations for the satisfactory performance of assigned responsibilities. (2) Works very closely with the leadership of the partner high schools. (3) Works with the administrative and support staff in the development and delivery of courses, programs, and services. (4) Relates role to missions and goals of the College and the partner school districts. Performance Standards: Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: (1) mutually agreed upon objectives have been attained within a specific time frame; (2) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level consistent with performance objectives; (3) effective cooperative relationships exist with the other members of the administrative teams at the college and the partner district.

Qualifications

(1) Education: (a) attainment of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) approved Institutional Accreditor preferably in education, communication, psychology, social work, or a related field; master’s degree preferred; (2) Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: (a) excellent communication skills both oral and written; (b) ability to relate to youth, parents, staff, educators and the community in general; (c) able to organize and work effectively with groups; (d) work effectively with diverse populations including students, faculty, administrators and community groups; (e) knowledge of dual enrollment, early college programs, academic pathways, and transfer planning; (f) excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and school personnel; (g) Effective meeting facilitation and data driven decision making; (h) ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively across departments and institutions; (j) strong ability to problem solve and work as part of a team; and (k) comfort presenting to large and small groups, both in person and virtually. (3) Experience: (a) 1-2 years of experience working with high school or community college students, particularly in advising, recruitment, or student support roles; (b) demonstrated capacity to serve in an administrative capacity; (c) program development and partner management experience desired. Welcome to the career site for Northampton Community College. We are an innovative, student-centered institution with an exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. We invite you to view our open positions and feel free to apply for any positions in which you are interested in and qualified for. If you are a current employee of NCC, please login to your Workday account and use the internal career worklet to apply. Northampton encourages candidates to provide qualifications beyond the standard on-line application. A personalized cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 professional references, are examples of information that serve to highlight your accomplishments and distinguish yourself from other applicants. When viewing specific job opportunities, be sure to take note of any additional special materials candidates are asked to supply. We appreciate your interest in employment at Northampton Community College and wish you the best in your career search. Title IX Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources. Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online. Click here to view. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as : campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing kmorris@northampton.edu.