Dual Credit 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

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming lives through learning, creating opportunities for student success, and nurturing prosperity for the Texas Panhandle. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Dual Credit Specialist who will be all-in on our mission and who provides a broad spectrum of support services to high school students, as well as the ISD and Amarillo College faculty and staff. The Dual Credit Specialist will implement a comprehensive program focused on recruiting, enrolling, and advising high school students within the Amarillo College service area. These services include, but are not limited to, advising students on their college pathway, communicating with ISD partners and parents, and implementing other strategies designed to enhance and increase the preparedness levels of high school students to facilitate a smooth transition to the postsecondary environment.

Education:

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 a related field.

*A Bachelor's Degree in any field with two (2) years of experience in higher education can substitute educational requirements.

Experience:

Required: Three (3) years of experience working in a K-12 or higher education setting.

Preferred: Three (3) or more years of experience in higher education academic advising.

Certifications or Licenses:

Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record for at least three (3) years.

• Advise prospective students regarding admission procedures, credit transfer, college policies, financial process, program requirements, registration, and available student support services.
• Understand Amarillo College academic programs and admissions processes, including those for dual credit high school students in academic and/or transfer pathways and workforce/CTE pathways.
• Coordinates dual credit enrollment, early admissions, and registration functions with local high school students for academic and technical/CTE pathways to college.
• Support ISD counselors in monitoring and following up with dual credit students on their academic progress; assist students who are in jeopardy of withdrawing from the college by working in conjunction with an ISD counselor to develop a plan for educational improvement.
• Attend dual credit recruiting events during the school year for Amarillo College.
• Present individual and group presentations, providing information on Amarillo College dual credit programs and services to prospective students and other interested parties.
• Develop, facilitate, and/or present workshops designed to increase student success and retention in the high school to college transition, and matriculation to higher education after graduation.
• Serve as the primary contact for the elementary and middle schools in Amarillo College’s service area.
• Coordinate, organize, and participate in events, activities, and other recruitment opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information on dual credit services to students, parents, ISD employees, and the general public.
• Assist the Amarillo College Dual Credit Department in building relationships with administrators, counselors, and teachers from Amarillo College's service-area ISDs to partner for visits, events, and opportunities on their school campuses.
• Work closely with high school partners to promote and expand opportunities for dual credit in academic and workforce areas based on best practices in the field.
• Assist the Director of Secondary Partnerships and Dual Credit in carrying out activities that support the mission of the Dual Credit Programs.
• Provide outreach services and serve as a liaison to Amarillo College.
• Communicate and interact with college departments to coordinate, collaborate, and communicate regarding programs such as counselor and faculty trainings, and other on-campus recruitment activities and events for Amarillo College.
• Maintain student confidentiality following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for Amarillo College students.
• Maintain confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors, or other employees.
• Develop forms, surveys, brochures, and record-keeping procedures.
• Monitor student progress in the student engagement portal and maintains student records.
• Create regular recruitment activity and campaign reports to document visits, the number of students reached, and follow-up via a communications plan.
• Attend conferences and seek professional development to remain current and gain more knowledge on industry issues and standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules about HB8, the Texas Success Initiative, course transferability, and dual credit.
• Collaborate with Amarillo College departments to promote a college-going culture in the community.
• Work cooperatively to provide appropriate data for the purposes of reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness.
• Work with the Registrar/Director of Admissions to interpret and enforce academic rules and regulations.
• Frequent travel to high schools throughout assigned schools in the service areas to host recruitment and visit with students as needed.
• May work with charter and private schools that offer dual credit classes.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values:Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement!

• Strong Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to display empathy and positive regard for others through written, verbal, and non-verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively solve problems.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and foster collaborative relationships with local educational institutions and partners.
• Working knowledge of state regulations and higher education policies and procedures.
• Ability to design, prepare, and deliver effective presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in student retention and college transition strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and students by demonstrating punctuality, meeting deadlines, using effective problem-solving strategies, and maintaining honest communication.
• Ability to maintain a collegial, approachable, and professional demeanor with co-workers, students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships through integrity, courtesy, and responsible behavior, especially under pressure or in high-demand environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning through professional development, including participation in training sessions, reading relevant materials, and engaging with others in the field.
• Awareness of and ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for frequent customer service and outreach settings.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality standards and maintain organized, clean workspaces.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability to change, current technology competency, and a willingness to learn new skills.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.

Pay grade 11 Amarillo College Pay Grades (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices, buildings, campuses and (occasionally) inter-city locations. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office and lab supplies up to thirty (30) pounds.

Work Conditions: This position operates in a professional office and computer lab. This position may require work outside of the office and with little to no supervision.

Schedule: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays and varying events if necessary).