East Georgia State College
Staff - Full-time Dual Enrollment Counselor
East Georgia State College, Covena, Georgia, United States
Job Title
Staff - Full-time Dual Enrollment Counselor
Location EGSC Recruiting Location
Employment Type Regular, Full-Time
Job ID 293492
About Us East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18‑hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from small class sizes and affordability while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.
East Georgia State College prepares traditional and non‑traditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty‑first century. Through a rigorous learning process, students gain the wisdom needed as leaders, parents, and community members. EGSC promotes academic excellence by fostering critical thinking, nurturing cultural awareness, and upholding academic honesty. All members of the EGSC community have a personal interest in fortifying its reputation for academic integrity and excellence.
Job Summary The Dual Enrollment Counselor serves as the primary point of contact for students from admission through enrollment, providing academic counseling to support a seamless transition into the dual enrollment program. The counselor plays an integral role in student recruitment, onboarding, and enrollment efforts by building formative relationships with students and their supporters, helping them navigate program requirements, and complete course registration. This hybrid position uses a territory‑based caseload management approach to student recruitment and enrollment.
Responsibilities
Manage a defined caseload of dual enrollment students based on geographic territory, ensuring consistent, individualized support throughout the student lifecycle
Serve as the primary counselor liaison for assigned school districts, high schools, and independent education partners within the designated territory
Conduct regular check‑ins (in‑person, virtual, or phone) with students, parents/guardians, and school counselors to provide academic planning and registration assistance
Coordinate and lead territory‑specific outreach and recruitment events, including info sessions, fairs, onboarding presentations, orientation workshops, and other activities to strengthen partnerships and enrollment
Maintain detailed documentation of student interactions, academic goals, and progress within the student information system
Monitor academic progress and engagement trends of students within assigned territory, identifying early indicators of risk and implementing intervention strategies
Advise dual enrollment students on course selection that satisfies both high school and potential future degree requirements
Support students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals
Monitor student academic progress and proactively address academic challenges
Maintain and update the approved dual enrollment course list in GATRACS
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Two (2) years of related academic or student services experience
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Demonstrated experience in academic counseling or student development, especially in a dual enrollment or high school partnership context
Salary $24.04 per hour
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to understand, remember, and communicate oral instructions
Ability to understand, remember, and communicate written instructions
Ability to follow directions
Thinking analytically
Examining/observing details
Critical thinking
Making decisions
Ability to write in English
Ability to speak English
Ability to deal with stress and emotions
Working under time pressures
Adjusting to changes
Handling of multiple assignments, conflicting demands or priorities
Maintain attention to detail over an extended period of time
Concentrating, memorizing, recalling information
Simple math calculations
Ability to understand English
Position Context Requirements
In‑person attendance
Off‑site work
Works with, assists or instructs minors
Physical Effort
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Work generally performed in an office environment
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
Travel may be required
Equal Employment Opportunity Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478‑289‑2035. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services. East Georgia State College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, and tobacco‑free institution. Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an open records state. East Georgia State College is an associate and baccalaureate degree‑granting, residential, liberal arts state college of the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation‑related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees. East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees.
Background Check This employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating employment eligibility with East Georgia State College, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check, and/or MVR.
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Location EGSC Recruiting Location
Employment Type Regular, Full-Time
Job ID 293492
About Us East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18‑hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from small class sizes and affordability while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.
East Georgia State College prepares traditional and non‑traditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty‑first century. Through a rigorous learning process, students gain the wisdom needed as leaders, parents, and community members. EGSC promotes academic excellence by fostering critical thinking, nurturing cultural awareness, and upholding academic honesty. All members of the EGSC community have a personal interest in fortifying its reputation for academic integrity and excellence.
Job Summary The Dual Enrollment Counselor serves as the primary point of contact for students from admission through enrollment, providing academic counseling to support a seamless transition into the dual enrollment program. The counselor plays an integral role in student recruitment, onboarding, and enrollment efforts by building formative relationships with students and their supporters, helping them navigate program requirements, and complete course registration. This hybrid position uses a territory‑based caseload management approach to student recruitment and enrollment.
Responsibilities
Manage a defined caseload of dual enrollment students based on geographic territory, ensuring consistent, individualized support throughout the student lifecycle
Serve as the primary counselor liaison for assigned school districts, high schools, and independent education partners within the designated territory
Conduct regular check‑ins (in‑person, virtual, or phone) with students, parents/guardians, and school counselors to provide academic planning and registration assistance
Coordinate and lead territory‑specific outreach and recruitment events, including info sessions, fairs, onboarding presentations, orientation workshops, and other activities to strengthen partnerships and enrollment
Maintain detailed documentation of student interactions, academic goals, and progress within the student information system
Monitor academic progress and engagement trends of students within assigned territory, identifying early indicators of risk and implementing intervention strategies
Advise dual enrollment students on course selection that satisfies both high school and potential future degree requirements
Support students in establishing realistic and attainable academic and career goals
Monitor student academic progress and proactively address academic challenges
Maintain and update the approved dual enrollment course list in GATRACS
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Two (2) years of related academic or student services experience
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree
Demonstrated experience in academic counseling or student development, especially in a dual enrollment or high school partnership context
Salary $24.04 per hour
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to understand, remember, and communicate oral instructions
Ability to understand, remember, and communicate written instructions
Ability to follow directions
Thinking analytically
Examining/observing details
Critical thinking
Making decisions
Ability to write in English
Ability to speak English
Ability to deal with stress and emotions
Working under time pressures
Adjusting to changes
Handling of multiple assignments, conflicting demands or priorities
Maintain attention to detail over an extended period of time
Concentrating, memorizing, recalling information
Simple math calculations
Ability to understand English
Position Context Requirements
In‑person attendance
Off‑site work
Works with, assists or instructs minors
Physical Effort
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
Work generally performed in an office environment
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
Travel may be required
Equal Employment Opportunity Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478‑289‑2035. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services. East Georgia State College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, and tobacco‑free institution. Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an open records state. East Georgia State College is an associate and baccalaureate degree‑granting, residential, liberal arts state college of the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation‑related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees. East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees.
Background Check This employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating employment eligibility with East Georgia State College, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check, and/or MVR.
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