Higher Education Specialist at Compton Unified School District
About the Employer
CUSD Non-Discrimination Statement The Compton Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (Including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Ja'Maiia Bond, Sr. Director, 2300 West Caldwell Street, Compton, CA 90220, (310) 639-4321 Ext. 63107, Title IX Coordinator: Carlos Moran, Executive Director, 501 Santa Fe Ave., Compton, CA 90221, (310) 639-4321, Ext. 55041, camoran@compton.k12.ca.us, and Section 504 Coordinator: JaMaiia Bond, 2300 West Caldwell Street, CA 90220 (310) 639-4321 Ext. 63107.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Higher Education Specialist supports the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of dual enrollment programs serving high school students. This position works collaboratively with secondary school partners, college faculty, admissions and records, counseling, and instructional staff to ensure equitable access, smooth enrollment processes, and high-quality student support. In addition, the Specialist provides advising and guidance to students and families regarding post-secondary pathways, courseselection,policies,andtransitiontopostsecondaryeducation,whilealsoensuringcompliancewith state, district, and institutional requirements.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’sDegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity Experienceworkingwithdualenrollment,admissions,collegeadvising,outreach,orstudent services. Experience working with high school and/or college-aged students. Knowledgeofcollegeenrollmentprocessesandstudentsupportservices. Experience: ExperienceworkinginacommunitycollegeorK-12/collegepartnershipenvironment. Advising or counseling experience with diverse student populations. Familiaritywithstatedualenrollmentlegislationandreportingrequirements. Experience using student in formation systems (e.g.,Banner Aeries, Canvas, or similar). Bilingual speaking skills (preferred, not required).
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’sDegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity Experienceworkingwithdualenrollment,admissions,collegeadvising,outreach,orstudent services. Experience working with high school and/or college-aged students. Knowledgeofcollegeenrollmentprocessesandstudentsupportservices. Experience: ExperienceworkinginacommunitycollegeorK-12/collegepartnershipenvironment. Advising or counseling experience with diverse student populations. Familiaritywithstatedualenrollmentlegislationandreportingrequirements. Experience using student in formation systems (e.g.,Banner Aeries, Canvas, or similar). Bilingual speaking skills (preferred, not required).