Lead College Liaison

Lead College Liaison

Salary

$47,131.00 - $58,913.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

26-27-00023

Division

Student Services

Department

High School Partnerships

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring a Lead College Liaison. In addition to the assigned responsibilities of the College Liaison, the Lead College Liaison is responsible for managing all paperwork related to CCP enrollment, coordinating the schedule for information sessions, orientation, and advising sessions for students from schools without an assigned Liaison. Additionally, the Lead College Liaison will be responsible for coordinating the CTE pathways work for the department. The Lead College Liaison works collaboratively with faculty and staff of Durham Tech and assigned high schools to promote and deliver a seamless educational transition process for high school students who are dually enrolled. The Lead College Liaison is responsible for the coordination and implementation of student recruitment, enrollment plans, and strategies designed to increase high school graduate enrollment and student success at Durham Tech

Examples of Duties

• Check dual enrollment email and CFNC site to manage paperwork related to CCP enrollment. Subject to change based on implementation of CRM for entire college.

• Coordinate with assigned staff to present CCP options at Enrollment Interest and Orientation sessions.

• Assist with the creation and implementation of long-term strategic plan for CCP CTE pathway development.

• Collaborate across the college and with secondary partners to develop CCP pathways and course of study maps.

• Collaborate with Coordinator, Student Recruitment and Marketing and Communication to maintain the department website, specifically CCP pathways.

• Establish rapport and engage students, counselors, faculty, parents, and other stakeholders to provide enrollment interest sessions related to college access, success, and all opportunities available at Durham Tech;

• Maintain partnerships and collaboration with high school counselors, Career Development Counselors, and other high school employees to identify and advise students regarding opportunities at Durham Tech, to include Career and College Promise;

• Work in collaboration with high school Career Development Coordinators and Career and Technical Education teachers to promote CTE degree options/careers and develop career plans;

• Participate in school-related activities in which Durham Tech can be promoted (parent nights, grade-level meetings, financial aid events);

• Advise prospective students through the recruitment and enrollment process (application, including program major and RDS, FAFSA, and RISE placement, ConnectSession, advising and registration);

• Maintain records for enrollment, tracking, and audit reporting purposes;

• Conduct orientations for CCP students

• Maintain OneDrive file documenting progress and outcome data;

• Maintain quality partnerships with secondary school personnel in collaboration with the Director, High School Partnerships;

• Collaborate with Admissions to ensure college recruitment and enrollment goals are met;

• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities, as directed by the Director, College Recruitment and High School Partnerships;

• Must complete mandatory training;

• Other duties as assigned by the Director, College Recruitment and High School Partnerships; Vice President, Student Engagement, Development and Support Division; and President of the college.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (or Higher) with related experience in fields related to education, student services, counseling, registrar's office, or advising.

Work Experience:

A minimum of two years of experience as a College Liaison or at a higher education institution with an understanding and knowledge base of supporting high school students' transition from high school to college.

Supplemental Information

1. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills;

2. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills;

3. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines;

4. Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action;

5. Excellent classroom management skills;

6. Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective advising;

7. Ability to make presentations to large audiences;

8. Excellent computer skills as evidenced by experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word;

9. Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality; and

10. Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Staff person must be physically able to travel locally to high schools and other activities related to recruitment and enrollment. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;
• Ability to lift, at times, 15 lbs.; and
• Good eye/hand dexterity.

Normal Working Hours:

A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including evening and occasional weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary. Availability for both day and evening employment on any Durham Technical Community College site (or arranged off-campus site) is required.

Travel:

Local travel is required, including between campus locations. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for special trainings/conferences

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our Employee Benefits and Retirement page.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Do you have a bachelors degree(or Higher) and related experience in education, student services, counseling, a registrars office, or academic advising?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least two years of experience as a College Liaison or at a higher education institution, with knowledge of supporting high school students in their transition from high school to college?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Durham Technical Community College

Address 1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Phone 919-536-7244-5101

919-536-7200

Website https://www.durhamtech.edu/