Title: High School Initiatives Specialist

Job Summary

The High School Initiatives Specialist is responsible for coordinating the College’s Local Dual Credit offering. Assists with Dual Enrollment and Middle College programs. Serves as a resource to currently enrolled and prospective students, their parents and high schools. This position reports to the Director of High School Initiatives.

Job Duties

• Coordinates Local Dual Credit offering throughout the College’s service area.

• Fosters positive and cooperative relationships with high school counselors by maintaining open and consistent communication.

• Provides guidance to students, parents, high school counselors and contacts regarding the admissions process, including the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant and Middle College Scholarship.

• Knowledgeable of academic major pathways that lead to credential and degree completion to create individual student plans in conjunction with high schools.

• Monitors student progress to ensure they meet the requirements of the programs.

• Assists with creating presentations that educate about JSCC’s Dual Enrollment, Middle College and Local Dual Credit opportunities.

• Assists with planning and coordination of events, activities, and meetings with high schools, students, parents, and Jackson State.

• Participates in high school visits, college and career fairs, Open House, and other events.

• Maintains Local Dual Credit, Dual Enrollment and Middle College procedures according to College and TBR policies and guidelines.

• Maintains a working knowledge of institutional and federal policies as they apply to student services (e.g., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Americans with Disabilities Act).

• Communicates professionally and tactfully with all members of the JSCC community.

• Represents the College when needed at campus and community events.

• Serves on committees as needed and performs other duties directly related to High School Initiatives as assigned by supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of two years full-time work experience in higher education, K-12 education or related field.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with high schools, colleges, prospective students and parents, administration, faculty, staff and the general public.
• Exercises good judgement in evaluating situations, making decisions and maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Supportive and client-centered approach to student services, especially when assisting students.
• Prioritizes projects, attending to multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting institutional and departmental deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft 365/Office products
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 3-5 years’ experience in student guidance, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner and Evisions Argos

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to collaborate with various personalities. Independently evaluates information to make informed decisions. Strong initiative and ability to work effectively in groups and independently. Possesses organizational skills and the ability to manage and execute multiple projects and priorities.

Pay Rate:  $47,031 - $58,788 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Open Until Filled: Yes; for best consideration, apply by: 02/06/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application.  Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.  

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.