College and Career Counselor/Dual Credit

Location: Farmersville Campus

Primary Location:

501 S Collin Pkwy, Farmersville, Texas, 75442

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Provide onsite resources for college bound students and those weighing college and
career options. Provide career counseling resources for high school students and create a bridge for the transition between high school and
first time in college. Collaborate with ISD partners to improve college and career readiness and serve as liaisons to dual credit enrollment
and student services.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and
  deliver college academic counseling and career guidance to students on their high school campus.
• Work with students to help develop
  the capacity for career self-evaluation, including researching and administering various tools for assessment of interests, values,
  aptitudes and skills.
• Educate students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, testing and
  advising.
• Provide college and career counseling and guidance as needed, including appropriate referrals to other college and
  community resources.
• Assist with college-search and application coaching.
• Develop and deliver on-site presentations as
  requested by schools and community organizations.
• Advise potential and current students within the dual credit population,
  regarding program planning, course selection, schedule changes, transferability, and course withdrawals, as may be assigned.
• Advise
  academically at-risk students regarding continuation in dual credit programs and other college resources by which they can develop the
  academic skills required to successfully complete college-level work.
• Research degree plans, advise on transfer guides to
  university partnerships, advise students on Collin College policies, student handbook rules and procedures, and best practices.
• Research and maintain current information regarding labor market trends and the occupational outlook for a wide range of careers.
• Prepare reports and track key assessment data regarding results and outcomes. Compare outcomes over time and by program. Establish and
  maintain tracking and reporting processes. Must be able to assess current operations and provide evaluative feedback in an effort to improve
  student outcomes to meet strategic goals of the College District.
• Participate in vision and strategic planning, and goal setting of
  the college.
• Establish rapport and develop positive working relationships with the personnel at local institutions in order to
  facilitate implementation of college-related programming. Serve as liaison between high school counselors and administrative staff, and
  Collin College.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records (in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act),
  organizational plans and personnel actions.
• Must have reliable transportation as extensive travel is required throughout Collin and
  Rockwall county.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties to
  maintain all standards in accordance with college policies procedures and core values.

Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities

• Knowledge of all various college departments and degree programs
• Knowledge of the assigned academic
  division
• Knowledge of Pre-requisite courses, grades and other requirements needed for applying to degree programs
• Knowledge of transfer requirements to a 4-year bridge program or other 4-year degree programs
• Knowledge of District rules,
  policies, and practices
• Knowledge of University Partners’ transfer requirements
• Knowledge Collin College
  prerequisites
• Knowledge of transfer equivalencies
• Knowledge of possible degree options
• Must have highly effective
  interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assist students
  with TSI testing, developmental education, Dual Credit, Probation/warning the admissions process, TWC, VA assistance, etc.
• Ability
  to offer some financial aid information
• Ability to explain to a student advantages and future importance of Honors courses
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to new software applications
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse cultural
  backgrounds
• Ability to establish a connection with the student who is struggling academically and to help him or her to formulate
  an action plan to maintain satisfactory progress
• Ability to suggest appropriate methods of remediation
• Able to work varied
  hours to include days, evenings and Saturdays

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Light Work -
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having
to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the
worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping,
standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little
physical effort required.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of related
experience required.

Preferred

Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.

Experience in a career
center, academic advising, or student development/affairs setting that involved academic and career counseling and demonstrated knowledge of
career counseling through the utilization of computerized assessments, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a
criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list
of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right
to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made
by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required &
Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the
types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of
the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer
actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive
position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$59,472.00

Hiring Maximum

$72,527.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date
listed.**

05/06/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any
characteristic protected by applicable law.