The Dual Credit Student Specialist is responsible for supporting high school students as they seek to enroll in dual credit courses in pursuit of post-secondary credentials and careers. This position will ensure dual credit students receive high-quality support and targeted communication that prepares them for success and leads to a more seamless onboarding experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
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Oversee the successful onboarding and enrollment processes of dual credit students at assigned high schools, strategically addressing barriers as they arise;
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Serve as key liaison between partnering high schools, students, parents, and internal stakeholders regarding onboarding and enrollment;
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Facilitate application drives, registration events, and outreach activities for current and prospective dual credit students at more than 20 high schools;
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Review, maintain, and analyze student records, TSI documentation, and related academic materials to determine program and course eligibility;
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Promote and share student eligibility requirements for programs that eliminate or reduce the cost of dual credit;
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Collaborate with Dual Credit Student Success Specialists to ensure alignment and strategic student engagement;
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Be able to serve as lead project manager for office initiatives geared toward improving the student onboarding and registration process;
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Represent the department as needed on institutional, local, regional, state, and national committees and organizations
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Collaboration/Teamwork, Communication (Oral and Written), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Multi-tasking, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management, Adaptability, Confidentiality and Discretion in Handling Sensitive Departmental Information, and Professionalism in an Education Setting.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Contributor
Work Environment: Indoor office setting.May require work outside of regular business hours, weekends, and holidays
Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, bending, lifting up to (~40 lbs.), and repetitive typing
Travel Required: Yes – 20% to service area ISD’s and conferences
If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Social Work or a related field.
Required Experience
Two years of experience in education, mentoring programs, data entry, or a related field.
EXPECTATIONS
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
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Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
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Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
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Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.
