Dual Enrollment Advisor

Pearland, TX, United States

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Varies: Main campus/Online/ Alvin ISD/ Danbury ISD/ Pearland ISD High Schools/ UHCL-Pearland/ TDCJ

Job Type: Full-time (Staff)

Job Number: FY2324-195

Department: Academic Affairs/Instruction

Division: College Access & Partnerships

Opening Date: 06/19/2024

Job Summary

Minimum salary - $52,236.13

Salary offer commensurate with education and related work experience.

This is a Full-Time Professional position. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.

May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland.

Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.

Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information ().

Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.

This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Essential Duties

SUMMARY

Using an advising case-management model, the Dual Enrollment (DE) Advisor works with high school students enrolled in the DE program to develop an academic pathway success plan. The DE program provides an opportunity for eligible high school students to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and college credit for the course. While DE courses are mostly taught on the high school campuses, students can also earn credit on the ACC college campus. The DE program offers both academic and technical courses. The DE Advisor assists students with admission, registration, degree and career planning and assists students with transitioning to college. The DE Advisor also provides educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. Additionally, the DE Advisor provides college and community support resources to assigned case-loads as needed while working out of assigned local high school. The DE Advisor also maintains contact with faculty, staff, and ISD administrators and provides consultation as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following.

Guide students through the admissions and onboarding process

Assist students in course selection and schedule planning

Aid students in determining field of study

Provide students with information on university transfer options

Interprets standardized tests and communicates local college readiness standards to students, faculty, ISD administrators and the community

Perform degree audits and review transcripts to prepare students for graduation

Participate in recruiting events to share program and admissions information with prospective students and families

Regularly communicate with administration, and faculty to learn more about new policies and procedures as well as staying abreast of changes in programs and degree plans

Respond to parent inquiries regarding DE program

Fosters retention of identified groups of students through mentoring, academic enhancement seminars and monitoring of student grades

Works in collaboration with Associate Principals and Lead Counselors to plan, schedule, and monitor enrollment for college courses at the high school

Handles early alerts from faculty and others for assigned advising case-load

Conducts presentations and programs related to student success, student onboarding and new student orientation

Coordinates projects and special events as assigned

Maintains a broad range of contacts which includes potential students, community members, college and high school personnel, and government officials

Work location and hours vary. This position requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings, and weekends

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling or other closely related field

• Minimum of two (2) years advising, counseling, or providing case management student success support to high school level or college students (such as college and career, financial aid, career counseling, or other forms of admission/college readiness support or relevant experience).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent computer skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently at an off-campus location

• Ability to manage a high work volume with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, school district partners and other staff members.

• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to communicate virtually using a variety of available platforms.

• Familiarity with Skyward and/or Colleague.

Preferences Minimum two (2) years working in student services at community college or university preferred.

Bilingual - Spanish

Welcome to Alvin , Texas ! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.

The College

Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.

Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.

Vision Statement

"Alvin Community College will provide high-quality academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities that promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development."

Mission Statement

"Alvin Community College exists to improve the lives of its students and community by providing affordable, accessible, inclusive, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves."

Benefits

Alvin Community College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more.

Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements.

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I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. Yes

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I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents all match and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format. Yes

No

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Education or closely related field? Yes

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Do you have at least two (2) years advising, counseling, or providing case management student success support to high school level or college students (such as college and career, financial aid, career counseling, or other forms of admission/college readiness support or relevant experience).? Yes

No

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Do you have all the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for this position? Yes

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