College Access Specialist Job Victoria area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

College Access Specialist

The College Access & Community Partnerships Department is recruiting for one full time College Access Specialist. This position is responsible for ensuring that high school students and incarcerated residents enrolled in college courses receive the support and resources needed to succeed. It involves building relationships and collaborating with Student Services offices, high school counselors and administrators, correctional administrators and staff, and college faculty and staff.

Key responsibilities include facilitating enrollment, registration, advising, and monitoring academic progress for dual credit students and incarcerated residents. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

About Our Institution

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners.

VC features five academic divisions:

Academic Support & Student Success

Allied Health

Career & Technical Education

Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community. Living in the Area Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with public and correctional school administrators and teachers to promote expanded higher educational credit and continuing education opportunities.

Monitor student progress in applicable credit courses and provide support and resources as needed including proctoring.

Coordinate dual credit events, information sessions, and outreach activities to increase awareness and participation in the program.

Maintain accurate records and data related to dual credit and incarcerated students and courses.

Stay current on best practices and trends in dual credit and correctional education programs and higher education policies.

Collaborates with various Student Services offices to ensure that students' processes and documents, such as applications, financial aid, and degree plans, are completed accurately, efficiently, and promptly.

Serve as a resource and point of contact for dual credit and incarcerated students, families, and institutional partners.

Serve on VC committees as needed.

Adheres to FERPA regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of College Access and Community Partnerships

This position will access student records at times and will follow all FERPA guidelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in education, counseling, or a related field; 5 years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
Experience working in higher education, admissions, or student services preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Knowledge of college admissions processes and academic advising best practices.
Familiarity with dual credit and correctional education programs, and policies.
Willingness to travel, work evenings and weekends, and flexible hours to meet program demands is required.
Must have reliable transportation and valid TX driver's license.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. On occasion, when setting up for events, the position will require lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

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