Title:

Dual Credit Advisor (Student Support Specialist III)

Salary Range:

$3,490 - $4,363 per month

Contract Term Length:

12

Months Standard Hours:

37.5 per week

Work Location:

On-Site FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt College:

Bluegrass Community & Technical College Campus Location:

Bluegrass C&TC -

Leestown Campus Department:

Academics, & Student Services Total Rewards Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary The Dual Credit Advisor serves as a liaison between the college and secondary schools for articulated credit, dual credit, and dual enrollment programs. Working collaboratively with high school administrators, principals, guidance counselors, and dual credit instructors, the Advisor supports the recruitment, application, advising, registration, and matriculation of dual credit students. The Dual Credit Advisor provides students with information about college resources, monitors academic progress, offers individualized and group academic advising and guidance, and supports students as they transition to college following high school graduation. The Advisor also assists students and families in understanding college procedures and policies and responds to questions from students, parents, high school counselors, dual credit instructors, and other stakeholders. The Dual Credit Advisor reports to the Associate Dean (AD) of Dual Credit.

Job Duties:

Advise prospective, new, and returning dual credit students regarding eligibility, enrollment, academic planning, college policies, and available resources. Support student onboarding, registration, orientation, and ongoing academic success through proactive communication and individualized assistance. Connect students with appropriate college and community resources and maintain documentation of advising interactions and interventions. Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned high school partners, maintaining regular communication with administrators, counselors, and dual credit instructors. Meet with high school partners to plan annual course offerings, coordinate scheduling, and align dual credit opportunities with high school pathways and college credentials. Coordinate approved courses and instructors and support dual credit instructor onboarding in collaboration with the Dual Credit team. Collaborate with college departments to support timely application processing, enrollment, scholarships, billing, roster verification, and other dual credit processes. Support outreach and recruitment efforts focused on dual credit enrollment, retention, credential completion, and transition to college. Maintain accurate student and program information and assist with other dual credit operational needs. Support traditional advising during peak seasons as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (Education, Counseling, or related field) and four-years related experience, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (Education, Counseling, or related field) and six-years related experience, or equivalent.

Additional Skills Requested:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Record of successful experience as community college advisor or instructor Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others Strong computer skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong work ethic Personal and professional integrity Commitment to mission of comprehensive community college Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.