Dual Credit Success Advisor

South Texas College; Weslaco (TX); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South Texas College is seeking a Dual Credit Advisor at the Mid Valley Campus in Weslaco. The role provides academic advising, degree planning, college transition support, and case management for dual credit students.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with high schools, delivering workshops, guiding financial aid and admission steps, and tracking student progress. Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in student services are required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Two (2) years of experience in advising, registration, financial aid, counseling, or student services and experience working dual credit programs and/or students, preferred.
• Experience in a higher education institution, preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Excellent counseling and advising skills.
• Knowledge of specific needs for Special Populations.
• Knowledgeable in 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from groups of students, parents, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsabilités

• Provide academic advising to Dual Credit Students including course selection and degree planning.
• Build networks with assigned high schools' principals and counselors to promote dual credit completion.
• Develop and present academic/workshops and support services for dual credit programs.
• Develop and implement the advising process for Dual Credit students enrolling at the college.
• Serve as liaison with faculty and district staff to ensure student success in chosen course of study.
• Read, analyze, and interpret degree plans and assist with financial aid and admission requirements.
• Conduct presentations on advising, college transition, graduation requirements, and transfer opportunities.
• Track student progress and attendance using reporting tools; maintain confidential FERPA files.
• Develop partnerships with area school districts and external stakeholders; recruit students for Dual Credit.
• Attend conferences and events as needed; stay informed of college policies and courses.

Connaissances

Advising

Degree planning

Student services

Communication

Bilingual (EN/SP)

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Outils

Degree Works

Description du poste

South Texas College is seeking a Dual Credit Advisor at the Mid Valley Campus in Weslaco. The role provides academic advising, degree planning, college transition support, and case management for dual credit students.

Responsibilities include building partnerships with high schools, delivering workshops, guiding financial aid and admission steps, and tracking student progress. Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in student services are required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.