Classification: Staff |
Status: Full Time |
Minimum Salary: $39,000 |
Description of Job Duties
- Travel is required throughout the week to the following high school campuses: Mount Vernon, Winnsboro. Pittsburg, Como-Pickton, and the NTCC Campus
- Build strong relationships with high school students and their families, particularly within the Hispanic and underserved communities.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages open dialogue and trust.
- Engage and respond to written, email, voicemail, and verbal requests for information about Dual Credit and Postsecondary transition
- Communicate regularly with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student progress
- Conduct regular follow-ups with high school students and their parents, offering guidance, support, and assistance.
- Schedule and facilitate one-to-one advising sessions to discuss academic and career goals, course selection, and the college application process.
- Track and report interactions with students and parents
- Work collaboratively with students and their families to identify challenges and opportunities related to pursuing higher education.
- Provide relevant information and support to address these challenges effectively.
- Organize and coordinate activities at targeted high schools to raise awareness about college opportunities.
- Collaborate with school administrators and teachers to conduct workshops, seminars, and informational sessions for students and parents (some evening presentations may be required)
- Assist students and their families in completing financial aid applications, including the FAFSA and scholarship applications.
- Provide guidance on available financial resources and scholarship opportunities.
- Serve as the primary college contact person for high school students
- Continuously engage admitted students to ensure they meet critical enrollment milestones.
- Develop strategies to prevent "summer melt" by addressing any barriers to enrollment.
- Represent the Dual Credit Department and attend meetings as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience and Other Qualifications Required
- Bachelors Degree Required
- Experience working with High School students
- Knowledge of College entrance requirements
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience working with underserved communities, particularly Hispanic and first-generation college students.
- Ability to work and manage job duties independently and work as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively to manage a large student roster
- Ability to take initiative in serving the students and providing support
- Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with school faculty/staff/administrators
- Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications
Excellent Employee Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance details »
Work/Life Balance Perks for Employees
Dollar Lunch, Fit Center Access, Educational Benefit, Government Verizon Phone Plan, Discount Purchase Programs, Discount Facility Rentals, Vacation & Sick Leave details »
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following:
- Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
- Resume
- At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)
- Transcript(s)