Dual Credit Advisor: Student Success & Partnerships

BCTC Real Estate Program; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College in Lexington, KY is seeking a Dual Credit Advisor (Student Support Specialist III) to liaison with secondary schools for articulated and dual enrollment programs. You will support recruitment, advising, registration, and matriculation of dual credit students.

This on-site position reports to the Associate Dean of Dual Credit and requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with several years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with four years of related experience.
• Preferred: six years related experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective, new, and returning dual credit students regarding eligibility, enrollment, academic planning, college policies, and available resources.
• Support student onboarding, registration, orientation, and ongoing academic success through proactive communication and individualized assistance.
• Connect students with appropriate college and community resources and maintain documentation of advising interactions and interventions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned high school partners, maintaining regular communication with administrators, counselors, and dual credit instructors.
• Meet with high school partners to plan annual course offerings, coordinate scheduling, and align dual credit opportunities with high school pathways and college credentials.
• Collaborate with college departments to support timely application processing, enrollment, scholarships, billing, roster verification, and other dual credit processes.
• Support outreach and recruitment efforts focused on dual credit enrollment, retention, credential completion, and transition to college.
• Maintain accurate student and program information and assist with other dual credit operational needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Community college advising

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Work ethic

Integrity

Commitment to mission

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field

4 years related experience

Job description

Bluegrass Community & Technical College in Lexington, KY is seeking a Dual Credit Advisor (Student Support Specialist III) to liaison with secondary schools for articulated and dual enrollment programs. You will support recruitment, advising, registration, and matriculation of dual credit students.

This on-site position reports to the Associate Dean of Dual Credit and requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field with several years of related experience.