Understanding User Roles and Access Levels
DualEnroll uses a role-based access system to ensure users can access the features they need while maintaining appropriate security controls. This article explains each role's capabilities and typical responsibilities.
College Super Admin
Primary Administrator Role
- Full access to all platform features
- Can create and manage other college users
- Manages institutional settings and configurations
- Access to all reports and data
- Can modify workflows and notifications
College Admin
Standard Administrator Role
- Access to most platform features
- Cannot create new college users
- Can manage courses and sections
- Full access to registration processing
- Can run reports and view all data
- Manages high school relationships
College Course Reviewers (Faculty Liaisons)
Academic Oversight Role
- Review high school instructor qualifications
- Manage course-specific approvals
- Monitor syllabus submissions
- Conduct professional development
- Access limited to assigned instructors/courses
- Can view relevant documents and histories
Deans
Academic Administration Role
- Participate in instructor credentialing process
- Review departmental course approvals
- Access limited to their academic area
- Can view relevant documents and histories
College AR Staff
Limited Administrative Role
- View-only access to registration data
- Can run financial reports
- Cannot modify settings or approve items
- Focused on payment processing tasks
High School Administrator
School Leadership Role
- Full access to their school's dual enrollment activities
- Can manage school user accounts
- View all student registrations for their school
- Access to school-specific reports
- Cannot appear in counselor selection during student signup
High School Counselor
Student Support Role
- Review and approve student registrations
- View student documents and status
- Access to counselor-specific reports
- Appears in counselor selection during student signup (optional)
- Limited to their assigned school
- Can be assigned with or without email notifications when a registration reaches the counselor steps
Career Center Staff
Specialized Support Role
- Manage career center course offerings
- View relevant student registrations
- Access to applicable reports
- Limited to career center activities
District Administrator
District Oversight Role
- View activities across all district schools
- Access district-level reports
- Cannot modify individual school settings
- Monitor district-wide enrollment trends
Best Practices for Role Assignment
When Assigning Roles
- Start with minimum necessary access
- Consider job responsibilities
- Align with existing organizational structure
- Document role assignments
- Review access periodically
Role Management Tips
- Limit number of Super Admin users
- Assign specific reviewers to specific disciplines
- Keep role assignments current
- Remove access promptly when needed
- Train users on their role's capabilities
Common Questions
What if someone needs multiple types of access?
- Contact DualEnroll support for guidance: roles are customizable on an as-needed basis
- May need to create multiple accounts
- Document reason for multiple roles
How do I know which role to assign?
- Consider primary job function
- Review responsibilities list above
- Start with more limited role if unsure
- Can upgrade access later if needed