Advisor - Dual Credit

## Advisor - Dual Credit Apply:
Pecan Campus, McAllen Texas:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR101566
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** Transcripts
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** Foreign transcripts
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** Job Description
**** Department:
** Dual Credit Pathways - West Region  
** General Statement of Job
** The Advisor
- Dual Credit assists the assigned Success Coach and provides academic advisement, degree planning, college transition, case management and student support services to dual credit students. The Advisor is responsible for building a network with assigned campus principals and counselors with partnering school districts.  
** Specific Duties and Responsibilities*
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* Essential Functions:

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* * Provides academic advising to South Texas College Dual Credit Students which includes selection of courses, degree planning, information on transferring South Texas College credits to colleges and universities, and assistance with academic issues such as study skills, test taking, and academic probation/suspension.
* Builds a network with the principals and counselors that are assigned to promote the completion of dual courses.
* Develops, implements and presents academic and programmatic workshop activities, scheduling and student support services for the Dual Credit Programs.
* Develops and implements the academic advising process for Dual Credit students enrolling at the college; are visible and available to students throughout the year.
* Serves as liaison with faculty and district staff to ensure students succeed in the completion of their chosen course of study.
* Reads, analyzes, and interprets higher education degree plans.
* Assists Dual Credit students and high school staff with financial aid programs, college admission requirements, ACT and SAT registration, scholarship search opportunities, and various loan programs.
* Conducts presentations to dual credit students on advising, college transition, graduation requirements, transfer opportunities, and college resources.
* Communicates frequently and consistently with assigned Dual Credit high schools and schedules workshops and case management events accordingly.
* Tracks and monitors students’ progress and attendance through several report methods such as Argos, Degree Works, and Banner.
* Creates and maintains confidential and computerized student academic files in accordance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
* Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with area school districts, colleges, universities, employers, community leaders, and service providers.
* Promotes and recruits prospective students to the Dual Credit Programs by conducting presentations at the high schools and other community events.
* Attends and may present at local, state and national conferences and other events, as needed.
* Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs, policies, procedures, academic standards, admissions process, entrance tests, degree plans, and courses.
* Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
* Serves as Campus Security Authority.
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
** Required

Education and Experience *
* * Bachelor’s Degree required.
* Two (2) years of experience in advising, registration, financial aid,…