Dual Enrollment Specialist/Academic Advisor Location 8731 South Frontage Road Mayhew, MS Job Type Full-time Job Number 00463 Department Instruction Division Academics-Golden Triangle Opening Date 09/02/2026 Description Benefits Description 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. Duties Essential Job Functions 1. Works with the admissions department and local high schools to onboard new students in the dual enrollment program; 2. Works with the Director to coordinate the activities of the district's Dual Enrollment Program; 3. Establishes and maintains contact with high school administrators as assigned by the director; 4. Develops marketing strategies and presentations as assigned by the director; 5. Coordinates in-service training for secondary/postsecondary administrators/counselors; 6. Assists with staff development on both secondary and post-secondary levels; 7. Coordinates articulation processes and holds annual meetings; 8. Assists with the purchase of educational materials that are related to the dual enrollment program; 9. Disseminates curriculum, counseling, and other program materials to district schools; 10. Attends national, state, and regional meetings to stay abreast of the dual enrollment initiative; 11. Coordinates, monitors, and assists in evaluation of the project and sites; 12. Gathers data and information related to dual enrollment as requested and needed; 13. Assists with college-wide recruiting and retention activities. 14. Advises students about content and structure of postsecondary programs including graduation and/or transfer requirements for a particular program of study. 15. Audits, monitors, and evaluates individual student academic progress. 16. Provides information to students regarding degree requirements and advise appropriately with regard to academic progress or deficiencies. 17. Completes and maintains required student reports and records; 18. Participates in the development and delivery of New Student Orientation; 19. Advise students in the registration process and through; 20. Maintains familiarity with the current Articulation Agreement and all 2+2 agreements between the College and other postsecondary institutions; 21. Assists in the development and execution of short- and long-range plans for the Counseling Center and College. Physical Demands and Environmental The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and communicate (talking and hearing). The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work Environment The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate, and will include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, computers, calculating equipment and other office equipment. An employee will primarily operate within an office environment but may occasionally step outside to attend meetings or perform specific job-related tasks.

Qualifications and Required Documents Education:

Master's degree in education or counseling preferred, Master's degree required

Skills:

Strong work ethic, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, required; Office management skills, required; Work Experience include required number of years documented experience in a comparable/related position: 3 years relevant work experience required

Other Qualifications:

Documented experience of working with high school students, teachers, counselors, administrators and parents.

Other Requirements:

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. NA Employer East Mississippi Community College Address P.O. Box 158 Scooba, Mississippi, 39358 Phone 662-476-5274 Website http://www.eastms.edu