Educational Planner, Dual Credit - Grant Funded

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Engage potential and current dual credit and early college high school (ECHS) students in the college-going culture through educational planning/academic advising, registration, Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) testing, and career exploration. In conjunction with the director, dual credit and coordinator, dual credit, serve as a liaison between the high schools and San Jacinto College to inform high school students about dual credit opportunities that the College offers.

Responsible for assisting in the recruitment, application, and enrollment of dual credit students at the College. Establish and maintain relationships with secondary education institutions and personnel. Assist with the delivery of orientation sessions for dual credit and ECHS students, both at the high schools and on the college campus.

Facilitate timely exchange of information with K-12 partner institutions. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES : Essential Job Functions Provides educational planning/academic advising, monitor academic progress, and assist dual credit and ECHS students in accessing student success resources. Registers students for dual credit and ECHS entities; complies with all rules regarding course prerequisites and skills levels, as agreed upon by the College for dual credit and ECHS students.

Provides transfer and career pathway advising; guide transition to university, military or career. Enters student information in Banner Student information system; maintains student files and records; documents all pertinent student information; updates system to reflect changes to student status. Plans, implements, and conducts retention and completion activities.

Additional Job Functions: Assists with graduation application process and commencement activities. Prepares materials and presents at student recruitment activities, parent information sessions, orientation and other campus events for dual credit and ECHS programs. Assists with TSIA testing for dual credit and ECHS students at a variety of sites.

Works cooperatively with counterparts on the other campuses to achieve the College’s annual goals and objectives.