Dual Enrollment Counselor (Giles Campus)

Job Responsibilities

The Dual Enrollment Counselor provides a broad range of support services for students enrolled in early college/dual enrollment courses and programs, including enrollment assistance, academic and career advising, coaching, mentoring, and follow-up. The counselor designs and offers information and orientation sessions for prospects, parents, and secondary school representatives.

Provides enrollment assistance and career/academic advising for early college/dual enrollment prospects and students; assists early college/dual enrollment students with identifying and accessing on-campus support services.

Assists with developing and implementing program outreach strategies for identifying, evaluating, and orienting new dual enrollment students; participates in events to promote the program; communicates with prospective students, school counselors, and other officials; assists with assessing and tracking student outcomes and participation in the program; supports recruiting efforts to matriculate at SCC beyond high school graduation.

Works collaboratively with key SCC departments to expand/improve procedures that manage early college/dual enrollment programs and ensure students, parents, and school officials are informed. Participates in applicable professional development opportunities and shares information and strategies learned with the SCC community.

Maintains records and generates reports in an efficient, effective manner; maintains an active file on each dual enrollment student; prepares and submits reports and summaries documenting student and program outcomes in a timely manner.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of experience in student services programs, teaching, or counseling youth.

Additional Comments

May need to occasionally attend meetings/conferences/workshops out of town. Evening and weekend hours to address special events will occasionally be required.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.