Dual Enrollment Specialist/Academic Advisor

East Mississippi Community College•8731 South Frontage Road Mayhew, MS

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates the dual enrollment activities with all secondary schools within the EMCC district in coordination with the director of dual enrollment. Responsible for instructional, and career counseling and other duties as related to these functions.

Requirements

Master's degree in education or counseling preferred, Master's degree required
Strong work ethic, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, required
Office management skills, required
3 years relevant work experience required
Documented experience of working with high school students, teachers, counselors, administrators and parents

Responsibilities

Works with the admissions department and local high schools to onboard new students in the dual enrollment program
Works with the Director to coordinate the activities of the district’s Dual Enrollment Program
Establishes and maintains contact with high school administrators as assigned by the director
Develops marketing strategies and presentations as assigned by the director
Coordinates in-service training for secondary/postsecondary administrators/counselors
Assists with staff development on both secondary and post-secondary levels
Coordinates articulation processes and holds annual meetings
Assists with the purchase of educational materials that are related to the dual enrollment program
Disseminates curriculum, counseling, and other program materials to district schools
Attends national, state, and regional meetings to stay abreast of the dual enrollment initiative
Coordinates, monitors, and assists in evaluation of the project and sites
Gathers data and information related to dual enrollment as requested and needed
Assists with college-wide recruiting and retention activities
Advises students about content and structure of postsecondary programs including graduation and/or transfer requirements for a particular program of study
Audits, monitors, and evaluates individual student academic progress
Provides information to students regarding degree requirements and advise appropriately with regard to academic progress or deficiencies
Completes and maintains required student reports and records
Participates in the development and delivery of New Student Orientation
Advise students in the registration process and through
Maintains familiarity with the current Articulation Agreement and all 2+2 agreements between the College and other postsecondary institutions
Assists in the development and execution of short- and long-range plans for the Counseling Center and College
Supports the College mission implicitly and explicitly in the daily execution of all duties and responsibilities
Actively participates in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program
Participates in Institutional Effectiveness activities
Represents the College in a professional manner as evidenced by dress, demeanor and the discharge of daily responsibilities
Fulfills other duties as assigned by the President and/or supervisor