Dual Credit Enrollment Specialist

South Texas College; Trevino Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Dual Credit Enrollment Specialist to serve as a liaison to public schools and community agencies regarding the College's Dual Credit Programs. You will support students, parents, and district partners with recruitment, enrollment, and program guidance.

You will build networks with campus principals and counselors, conduct presentations at high schools and events, and coordinate enrollment activities to ensure timely admissions for Dual Credit students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in student services, required.
• Experience in a higher education institution, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and recruits prospective students to the Dual Credit Programs by conducting presentations at the high schools and other community events.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, and instructors.
• Facilitates various events and conducts presentations including parent meetings and college fairs at middle schools and high schools in Hidalgo and Starr counties to promote Dual Credit Programs.
• Facilitates career exploration and planning activities to guide students in the selection of Dual Credit Programs pathway and South Texas College major.
• Conducts presentations to school district students on South Texas College Dual Credit Programs including registration and enrollment policies and processes.
• Meets regularly with school district officials to communicate enrollment deadlines and procedures for Dual Credit Programs and to coordinate enrollment activities for prospective and continuing Dual Credit students.
• Facilitates admission application and registration events at high school sites to ensure timely enrollment of students in college courses.
• Assists in the submittal of admission documentation to determine Dual Credit eligibility of high school students and works with school district staff to obtain pending enrollment documentation.
• Develops and provides individual high school sites with updates, and reports as it relates to Dual Credit Programs enrollment.
• Provides general information on policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Provides training and guidance to students and high school staff on JagNet, and Workday Software.
• Coordinates onboarding events and programs for Dual Credit students at South Texas College campuses such as campus tours, new student orientation, and registration drives.
• Maintains confidential and computerized student information in accordance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Coordinates inquiries and develops targeted enrollment communications to both students and parents. Maintains knowledge of the College's programs, policies, procedures, academic standards, admissions process, entrance tests, degree plans, and courses.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Counseling & advising

FERPA knowledge

MS Office

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JagNet

Workday

Job description

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Job Description

Department: Dual Credit Scheduling & Enrollment Services

General Statement of Job

The Dual Credit Enrollment Specialist serves as liaison to public schools and community agencies regarding the College's Dual Credit Programs. The Specialist provides support to students, parents, and school district partner stakeholders as it relates to program recruitment, enrollment and support services. The Specialist is responsible for building a network with assigned campus principals and counselors with partnering school districts.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Promotes and recruits prospective students to the Dual Credit Programs by conducting presentations at the high schools and other community events.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, and instructors.
• Facilitates various events and conducts presentations including parent meetings and college fairs at middle schools and high schools in Hidalgo and Starr counties to promote Dual Credit Programs.
• Facilitates career exploration and planning activities to guide students in the selection of Dual Credit Programs pathway and South Texas College major.
• Conducts presentations to school district students on South Texas College Dual Credit Programs including registration and enrollment policies and processes.
• Meets regularly with school district officials to communicate enrollment deadlines and procedures for Dual Credit Programs and to coordinate enrollment activities for prospective and continuing Dual Credit students.
• Facilitates admission application and registration events at high school sites to ensure timely enrollment of students in college courses.
• Assists in the submittal of admission documentation to determine Dual Credit eligibility of high school students and works with school district staff to obtain pending enrollment documentation.
• Develops and provides individual high school sites with updates, and reports as it relates to Dual Credit Programs enrollment.
• Provides general information on policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Provides training and guidance to students and high school staff on JagNet, and Workday Software.
• Coordinates onboarding events and programs for Dual Credit students at South Texas College campuses such as campus tours, new student orientation, and registration drives.
• Maintains confidential and computerized student information in accordance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Coordinates inquiries and develops targeted enrollment communications to both students and parents. Maintains knowledge of the College's programs, policies, procedures, academic standards, admissions process, entrance tests, degree plans, and courses.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in student services, required.
• Experience in a higher education institution, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and internet research skills.
• Excellent counseling and advising skills.
• Maintains familiarity with the College's programs, policies, procedures and academic standards.
• Knowledge of specific needs for Special Populations.
• Bilingual, Engl