Dual Credit Success Advisor

South Texas College; Hidalgo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College seeks a Dual Credit Advisor to work with Success Coaches and provide academic advisement, degree planning, college transition, and student support for dual credit students. The role builds partnerships with campus principals and counselors across districts and conducts workshops to support program completion.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, have 2+ years of advisory experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of Degree Works; bilingual- English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent counseling and advising skills.
• Knowledge of Degree Works and/or other online advisement tools.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish, preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising to Dual Credit students including course selection, degree planning, and transfer information.
• Builds networks with campus principals and counselors to promote program completion.
• Develops and presents academic workshops and student support services for Dual Credit Programs.
• Implements advising processes and maintains visibility to students year-round.
• Serves as liaison with faculty and district staff to ensure degree progress.
• Reads and interprets degree plans; monitors progress and attendance using reporting tools.
• Assists with financial aid information, college admissions, and scholarship opportunities.
• Conducts presentations on advising, transition, graduation requirements, and resources.
• Maintains confidential FERPA-compliant student files and partners with area school districts.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Counseling and advising

Degree Works knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Time management

Independence and teamwork

Evening/weekend availability

Willingness to travel across district

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Degree Works

Argos

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Texas College seeks a Dual Credit Advisor to work with Success Coaches and provide academic advisement, degree planning, college transition, and student support for dual credit students. The role builds partnerships with campus principals and counselors across districts and conducts workshops to support program completion.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, have 2+ years of advisory experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of Degree Works; bilingual- English/Spanish