Jacksonville State University

Dual Enrollment Academic Counselor

Position Description

Jacksonville State University invites applications for the Dual Enrollment Academic Counselor. The Dual Enrollment Academic Counselor will report to the Dual Enrollment Coordinator for Academic Affairs and will join a team committed to our students’ success.

In this role, the Counselor will work with Dual Enrollment students to provide additional academic resources and support. We recognize Dual Enrollment is high stakes, as our students are completing high school graduation requirements at the same time as they are earning college credit. This role is a trusted team member who will provide our high school partners with timely information.

Our team has built a reputation as a responsible Dual Enrollment partner. Through initiatives like our Jax Track advisement model, we provide intentional academic advisement to ensure students are completing a planned pathway to their future. We also want to build confidence in our students and credibility with our stakeholders.

Jax State's Dual Enrollment program is one of the largest in the state; however, this team also wants to ensure we are making every student count. With the university posting overall record enrollment for the past five years, the Dual Enrollment Academic Counselor will join the Friendliest Campus in the South at an exciting time and will play an integral role in shaping and expanding this program for the future.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV with three professional references
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study
• Valid driver’s license

 Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in higher education
• Experience in Navigate Student Success Program preferred

Position Duties

• Check registration reports to ensure that students are taking courses that align with the ALSDE Dual Enrollment Equivalency List
• Provide progress reports, midterm grade reports, and final grade reports to the high school partners
• Work with faculty to ensure they are trained to provide success reporting and updates on Academic Alerts/Cases in Navigate
• Schedule and conduct student success appointments with the student and high school guidance counselor to discuss academic concerns
• Assist with Virtual Gamecock Orientation modules for Dual Enrollment students
• Create a Peer Mentor program with current JSU students who are former JSU Dual Enrollment students
• Provide in-field student success coaching, when needed, to partner high schools that have been identified as high-need through Navigate reporting analytics
• Document Navigate communication with DE students (texts, emails, communication campaigns), appointment summaries, and work with Student Success Technology Office to ensure successful tracking of student needs
• Work collaboratively with the division of Student Success to ensure DE program is consistent with JSU Student Success/Advisement models, and attend all their professional development events
• Direct DE students to other JSU resources and work with those units (tutoring, Online@JSU, IT Support, Writing Center, Academic Departments, etc.)
• Refer high-credit DE students to their JSU academic advisors when they have met most of their high school graduation requirements
• Create partner high school annual report card infographic handouts
• Advise DE students on courses to take within their Jax Track
• Work with any DE software/management systems
• Assist with all DE events, such as orientations, registration events, partner luncheon, professional development, etc.
• Travel to partner high schools as needed for registration, advisement, student success, and other duties or events
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Some evenings and weekends required

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 10,300 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.