Early College Counselor

Overview

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

• Student Advising and academic goal setting for dual-enrollment and early college pathways
• Progress monitoring and progress reporting
• Enrollment and registration coordination
• Outreach and support to high school students
• Resource coordination and partnerships with K-12 and higher education partners
• Collaboration with college faculty and high school counselors
• Travel to events and student site visits (approximately 5% travel)
• Driving and travel required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Public Administration, or related field
• One year K-12 or higher education experience, ideally in an academic program management or admissions/student services role
• Experience working with high school students and/or dual enrollment initiatives
• Willingness to travel and attend events outside normal business hours (approximately 5% of time)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain commercial auto insurance eligibility

• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with the Alabama high school system
• Familiarity with dual enrollment and early college policies
• Experience collaborating with K-12 and higher education partners

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, to include evenings and weekends as necessary. Hours will vary based on student need and event schedules. Extensive travel by automobile required.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Work at a computer for numerous hours in the day
• Travel to events out of town

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Troy University participates in eVerify.