Dual Credit Outreach and Advising Specialist

Amarillo College; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo College is seeking a Dual Credit Specialist to recruit, enroll, and advise high school students within the College's service area. You will coordinate with ISD partners, communicate with parents, and support college staff to ensure a smooth transition to postsecondary success.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education or related fields, with experience in higher education advising preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Higher Education, or related field.
• A Bachelor's Degree in any field with two years of experience in higher education can substitute educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective students regarding admission procedures, credit transfer, college policies, financial process, program requirements, registration, and available student support services.
• Coordinate dual credit enrollment, early admissions, and registration with local high school students for academic and technical/CTE pathways.
• Support ISD counselors in monitoring and following up with dual credit students; assist students at risk of withdrawing by working with an ISD counselor.
• Attend dual credit recruiting events and present information on Amarillo College dual credit programs and services to prospective students.

Skills

Student advising

Public speaking

Relationship building

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education / related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Amarillo College is seeking a Dual Credit Specialist to recruit, enroll, and advise high school students within the College's service area. You will coordinate with ISD partners, communicate with parents, and support college staff to ensure a smooth transition to postsecondary success.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education or related fields, with experience in higher education advising preferred.