College Pathways Liaison & Dual Credit Outreach

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College is seeking a College Connection Coach to strengthen relationships with K–12 partners and service-area schools, aligning with an ECISD high school to support student pathways to higher education.

The role involves developing and delivering programs to boost college-going culture, assisting with dual credit enrollment, maintaining records, traveling to service-area locations, and serving as a liaison between Odessa College and ECISD to expand educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Requires highly developed skills in project organization and time management.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programming designed to increase the college-going culture and rate for the assigned service area.
• Develop and deliver programming designed to facilitate enrollment in college, including Odessa College Maintain up to date knowledge of Odessa College programs and course offerings.
• Represent the College at college day and evening programs.
• Maintain records and produce follow-up reports regarding activities and future plans.
• Serve as a resource for students that wish to enroll in dual credit; process applications & registrations, answer questions, and streamline the process ensuring access to dual credit opportunities.
• Provide information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, email/mail and personal visits.
• Follow up with mail or phone call, as appropriate. Maintain office space at Odessa College to provide availability to ECISD students, parents, and staff even when not on the ECISD campus.
• Organize Odessa College involvement with ECISD initiatives, career exploration, and celebrations of student success.
• Be a partner and a liaison between Odessa College and ECISD as we embark on improving educational opportunities for all students in Ector County Independent School District.
• Requires regular travel to Odessa College service-area locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Odessa College is seeking a College Connection Coach to strengthen relationships with K–12 partners and service-area schools, aligning with an ECISD high school to support student pathways to higher education.

The role involves developing and delivering programs to boost college-going culture, assisting with dual credit enrollment, maintaining records, traveling to service-area locations, and serving as a liaison between Odessa College and ECISD to expand educational opportunities.