Dual Credit Specialist

Amarillo College•Amarillo, TX

22h

About The Position

The Dual Credit Specialist at Amarillo College provides support services to high school students, school-district partners, and college faculty and staff. The role implements a comprehensive program to recruit, enroll, and advise high school students in the Amarillo College service area, including advising on college pathways and helping students prepare for a successful transition to postsecondary education. The specialist coordinates dual-credit enrollment and registration, supports students’ academic progress, builds relationships with school partners, and plans and delivers recruitment events, presentations, and workshops. The role also maintains student records and confidentiality, prepares recruitment reports, collaborates across college departments, and stays current on relevant Texas higher education policies and dual-credit practices. Frequent travel to assigned high schools is required, and the schedule may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree in any field plus two years of higher education experience may substitute for the stated educational requirement.
Three years of experience working in a K-12 or higher education setting.
Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and a clean driving record for at least three years.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local educational institutions and partners.
Working knowledge of state regulations and higher education policies and procedures.
Ability to design, prepare, and deliver effective presentations to varied audiences.
Ability to uphold confidentiality standards and maintain organized workspaces.
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability to change, current technology competency, and willingness to learn new skills.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events when necessary.
Ability to travel frequently between offices, buildings, campuses, and occasionally inter-city locations.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or maneuver office and lab supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Higher Education, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in higher education academic advising.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in student retention and college-transition strategies.

Responsibilities

Advise prospective students on admission procedures, credit transfer, college policies, financial processes, program requirements, registration, and student support services.
Understand Amarillo College academic programs and admissions processes, including dual-credit academic, transfer, workforce, and CTE pathways.
Coordinate dual-credit enrollment, early admissions, and registration with local high school students.
Support ISD counselors in monitoring students’ academic progress and help develop improvement plans for students at risk of withdrawing.
Attend dual-credit recruiting events during the school year.
Deliver individual and group presentations about dual-credit programs and services.
Develop, facilitate, and present workshops that support student success, retention, transition to college, and post-graduation matriculation.
Serve as the primary contact for elementary and middle schools in Amarillo College’s service area.
Coordinate, organize, and participate in events, activities, and recruitment opportunities.
Respond to inquiries about dual-credit services from students, parents, ISD employees, and the public.
Build relationships with service-area ISD administrators, counselors, and teachers and coordinate school-campus visits, events, and opportunities.
Work with high school partners to promote and expand dual-credit opportunities in academic and workforce areas.
Assist the Director of Secondary Partnerships and Dual Credit with activities supporting the Dual Credit Programs.
Provide outreach services and serve as a liaison to Amarillo College.
Coordinate with college departments on programs such as counselor and faculty training and on-campus recruitment activities.
Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and protect confidential information about students, supervisors, and employees.
Develop forms, surveys, brochures, and record-keeping procedures.
Monitor student progress in the student engagement portal and maintain student records.
Prepare recruitment activity and campaign reports documenting visits, students reached, and follow-up communications.
Attend conferences and pursue professional development to stay current on industry issues and standards.
Maintain knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules related to HB8, the Texas Success Initiative, course transferability, and dual credit.
Collaborate with college departments to promote a college-going culture in the community.
Provide appropriate data for reporting, institutional research, and institutional effectiveness.
Work with the Registrar/Director of Admissions to interpret and enforce academic rules and regulations.
Travel frequently to high schools in assigned service-area schools for recruitment and student visits; may also work with charter and private schools offering dual credit.
Perform other work-related duties as required and engage with Amarillo College’s core values.