Early College Advising & Outreach Specialist

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a skilled Early College liaison and advisor to improve student progression and retention. You will communicate with course faculty and student advisors, plan intervention activities, and act as a bridge among high school officials, counselors, parents, students and OCtech faculty.

This role includes travel to area schools and evening/weekend availability as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with experience in Student Services; a Master’s degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in student services programs.
• Master's degree preferred or Bachelor's with 5 years in Student Services programs.

Responsibilities

• Improve retention and ensure student progression through communication with faculty and advisors.
• Plan, develop and implement Early College intervention activities.
• Serve as a liaison between high school officials, counselors, parents, students and OCtech faculty.
• Manage an Early College case management assignment.
• Develop and maintain the Early College communication plan for timely follow-up.
• Create and administer integrated advising initiatives to move students from application to degree progression.
• Develop enrollment and advising support to increase Early College student enrollment.
• Design and implement the annual recruitment plan including recruitment and admissions activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a skilled Early College liaison and advisor to improve student progression and retention. You will communicate with course faculty and student advisors, plan intervention activities, and act as a bridge among high school officials, counselors, parents, students and OCtech faculty.

This role includes travel to area schools and evening/weekend availability as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with experience in Student Services; a Master’s degree is