The Concurrent Enrollment Advisor position is a full-time, 12-month position that is responsible for coordinating, developing, and maintaining concurrent credit and dual credit courses. The position works closely with leadership at partner high schools to build concurrent pathways for high school students and facilitates the institutional processes related to enrollment and graduation. The position ensures that all federal, state, and institutional guidelines related to the enrollment of concurrent students are followed. The position is governed by state and federal regulations, as well as institutional policies.

Salary: Annual salary of $37,000. Plus, excellent benefit package.

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·         build relationships with high school partners to best assess the needs of students/districts

·         coordinate with college deans, program directors, and registrar to offer courses that respond to those needs

·         implement recruitment strategies to grow concurrent enrollment

·         facilitate registration, advising, and graduation processes for concurrent students

·         develop and maintain a degree plan (GPS) for all concurrent students

·         complete graduation checklists and degree audits

·         oversee orientation of concurrent students

·         facilitate formal agreements with high school partners

·         work cooperatively with the registrar, admissions, and Secondary Technical Center staff

·         assist advising staff during peak registration periods

·         perform other duties as assigned

·         ability to deal tactfully and sensitively with students, parents, counselors, faculty, and staff

·         ability to work independently with attention to details and deadlines

·         demonstrate excellent organizational skills

·         conduct college business professionally and ethically in a way that reflects the college’s core values

·         excellent public speaking skills

·         communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public

·         ensure that all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

·         technical skills that will facilitate learning to use Jenzabar

Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field with strong computer skills.

Master’s degree in a field related to education, higher education, student affairs, or counseling. Experience in an education setting is preferred, particularly in advising, concurrent enrollment, or a related student affairs setting.

·         occasional travel to area high schools

·         occasional evening events/meetings will be required

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to drug testing.