Dual Enrollment Counselor

Dual Enrollment Counselor Job ID: 302909 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us   Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location   Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA  Department Information   Office of Advising 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 position is essential in fostering student engagement, academic success, and retention within the dual enrollment pathway. 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 go