Dual Credit Advisor

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a Dual Credit Advisor to provide proactive advising and caseload management for dual enrollment students. The role involves guiding students from application through progression, collaborating with high schools, families, faculty, and university departments.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with strong knowledge of advising practices and FERPA compliance; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in higher education, education, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group academic advising on planning, course selection, and transfer options.
• Manage a caseload; monitor enrollment, progress, and completion; document advising contacts.
• Coordinate interventions and refer students to tutoring, testing, accessibility, counseling, and other support services.
• Assist students with application, onboarding, and enrollment tasks.
• Explain policies (e.g., FERPA) and navigate university systems with students.

Skills

Academic advising

Student development

FERPA awareness

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

Banner

Slate

Navigate360

Canvas

Job description

Posting Details

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

TSU203790

Official TSU Title

Dual Credit Advisor

Grant Title

n/a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

The Dual Enrollment Academic Advisor provides proactive academicadvising, case management, enrollment support, andcollege-readiness guidance to prospective, new, and continuing dualenrollment students, The advisor manages an assigned caseload andcollaborates with students, families, high school partners,faculty, University departments, and community partners to supportstudents from application and registration through academicprogress, completion, and transition to Texas Southern University,another postsecondary institution, or the workforce.

Essential Duties Summary

• Provide individual and group advice on educational and careerplanning, course selection, degree pathways, and transferoptions.
• Manage an assigned caseload; monitor enrollment, attendance,academic progress, persistence, and completion using Universitysystems; and document advising contacts and outcomes,
• Respond to early alerts and academic concerns, coordinateinterventions, and refer students to tutoring, testing,accessibility, counseling, and other support services,
• Assist students with application, onboarding, college-readinessrequirements, orientation, registration, and enrollment
• Explain University policies and procedures, including FERPA,registration changes, withdrawal, repeated coursework, academicstanding, transcripts, and degree requirements; teach students tonavigate University systems and resources independently.
• Serve as a liaison to assigned high schools and districts,providing accurate information on requirements, timelines,services, and student progress as appropriate,
• Conduct high school visits, advising and registration events,orientations, parent/family sessions, workshops, and other dualenrollment activities,
• Assist graduating students with transition to Texas SouthernUniversity or other postsecondary institutions.
• Support dual enrollment recruitment, retention, completion,student communications, reporting, assessment, and continuousimprovement.
• Maintain current knowledge of TSU programs, policies, dualenrollment requirements, and student services; complete requiredtraining and professional development.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$45,486.69-$57,995.53

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in higher education four-year College oruniversity or equivalent, education, counseling, student affairs,educational leadership, or a related field . Proof of enrollment ina master’s Program may suffice.

Required Licensing/Certification

Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of academic advising, student development, collegeaccess, and student success practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families,educators, faculty, University personnel, and communitypartners.
• Strong customer service, organization, interpersonalcommunication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple student cases and priorities whilemaintaining confidential student information in accordance withFERPA and University requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and studentinformation/advising systems; familiarity with Banner, Slate,Navigate360, Canvas, or comparable systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Texas dual credit requirements, the TexasSuccess Initiative, and the Texas Common Course Numbering Systempreferred.
• Ability to travel to partner schools and work occasionallyevenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of criticalinfrastructure, which may include communications systems, computernetworks and systems, cybersecurity systems,
• electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatmentsystem.

Work Experience

Preferred

• One (1) year of related professional experience in academicadvising, student services, admissions/enrollment, college access,student success, secondary education, higher education, or arelated area preferred.
• Experience with high school or college-aged students, dualcredit/early college programs,
• K- 12/postsecondary partnerships, or student caseloadspreferred.
• Experience working in an educational setting

Working/Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in the university, high school, and communitysettings and requires regular interaction with students, families,school personnel, faculty, and staff. Local travel and occasional evening or weekend work may berequired. Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonableaccommodation and occasionally move materials weighing up to 25pounds.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a workenvironment that is free from discrimination for all personsregardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protectedveteran status in its programs, activities, admissions oremployment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictlyobserved in all University employment-related activities such asadvertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employmenttraining, compensation, promotion, termination, and employmentbenefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment anddiscrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protectedveteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance withthe provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date

09/25/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

Posting Supplemental Questions

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
   • Yes
   • No
   • In Progress
2. * Do you have a Master's Degree or higher from an accreditedcollege or University?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have one year of related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience working in a higher educationenvironment?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Official Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Reference Letter 1
3. Reference Letter 2
4. Reference Letter 3