Program Specialist - Admissions & Registration

Big Bend Community College invites applications for a Program Specialist 2 in the college's Admissions & Registration Department. This position manages admissions and enrollment processes for new and continuing students, including specialized programs such as Running Start, College in the High School, and international admissions. This role serves as a primary point of contact for students and external partners, ensuring accurate records, compliance with policies, and a seamless admissions and enrollment experience.

This position reports directly to the Director of Enrollment Services & Registrar and is part of our supportive Student Services team, which includes Financial Aid, Counseling, Advising, Disability Support Services, and others.

To work at the college, you will participate in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of Big Bend Community College, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason for deepening our commitment to this movement.

Big Bend Community College’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision
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To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by September 10, 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

• Coordinate and administers admissions and enrollment processes for new students and specialized programs, including Running Start, College in the High School, and international admissions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students, staff, high school partners, and external organizations regarding admissions, enrollment, and program-related processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures to ensure effective operation of specialized admissions and enrollment programs while maintaining compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting admissions and enrollment programs; recommend and implement process changes to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate special initiatives and projects related to Running Start and other specialized enrollment programs.
• Review and investigate potentially fraudulent admission applications; processes suspected fraud cases in accordance with SBCTC guidelines and refers findings to appropriate authorities.
• Prepare, validate, and submit required enrollment, billing, and compliance reports, including Running Start enrollment and reimbursement reports, National Student Clearinghouse reporting, and other state and federal reporting requirements.

• Maintain accurate student admissions and enrollment records in accordance with college policies, state regulations, and records retention requirements.
• Utilize ctcLink and other information systems to compile, analyze, and produce reports supporting enrollment management, program administration, and compliance activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of student data and enrollment information used for internal decision-making and external reporting.
• Monitor enrollment trends, reporting requirements, and operational procedures to support institutional effectiveness and compliance.

• Provide guidance and consultation to students, employees, faculty, administrators, and community partners regarding admissions, enrollment, residency, registration, records, and specialized program requirements.
• Communicate admissions and enrollment information through various formats, including email, phone, virtual meetings, presentations, and in-person interactions.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local school districts, community…