Early College Counselor
Troy University
Legal
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | SF2482P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Early College Counselor |
| Position Type | Professional/Salaried |
| Department | Admissions - Troy |
| Division | Student Affairs |
| Campus | Troy |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | Essential Functions: -Student Advising: Provide individualized academic advising to students, helping them set goals and select courses that align with high school graduation requirements and college pathways. -Progress Monitoring:Track and review students’ academic performance, attendance, and engagement in college courses. Maintain communication with students, parents, and relevant school personnel regarding academic progress. -Enrollment and Registration: Assist students with college registration each term and coordinate with high school and college staff to ensure course scheduling aligns with their academic plans. -Outreach and Support: Conduct orientation sessions for new students and informational sessions for parents to ensure a smooth transition into the Early College Program. -Resource Coordination: Connect students with tutoring, disability services, and other support resources as needed. Serve as the primary contact for students and families, addressing any questions or issues that arise. -Collaboration: Work closely with high school counselors, college faculty, and support staff to develop a supportive learning environment and ensure that students have the resources they need to thrive. |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1.Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Public Administration, or other related field. 2.Minimum of one year K-12 or higher education experience, ideally in an academic program management or admissions/student services role 3.Experience working with high school students and/or dual enrollment initiatives 4.Willingness to travel and attend events outside normal business hours (approximately 5% of the time) 5.Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation communication skills 6.Ability to work independently and as part of a team 7.Must have transportation, current valid driver’s license, maintain commercial auto insurance eligibility requirements |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Familiarity with the Alabama high school system 2. Familiarity with dual enrollment and early college policies 3. Experience collaborating with K-12 and higher education partners 4. Master’s degree preferred |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving is a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | -Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm to include evenings and weekends as necessary -Hours will vary based on student need and events -Extensive travel by automobile will be required |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | -Some travel, occasionally overnight -Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 03/09/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/46811 |
Reference Letters
Reference Letters
| Solicit References Through the System? | No |
|---|---|
| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Social Media website
- Indeed
- Other employment website (please specify below)
- Employee Referral (please specify below)
- Local newspaper (please specify below)
- Professional journal (please specify below)
- Other source (please specify below)
- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Public Administration, or other related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of one year K-12 or higher education experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have transportation, current driver’s license, and ability to meet and maintain commercial auto insurance eligibility requirements?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Letter of Reference 1