College Liaison

College Liaison

Salary

$50,051.00 - $62,564.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

26-27-00080

Division

Student Services

Department

High School Partnerships

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring a College Liaison. The College Liaison is located in an assigned high school and visits other assigned high schools in Orange or Durham County. The 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. The 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.

The

Examples of Duties

• Engage students, counselors, faculty, parents, and other stakeholders in order to provide information sessions related to college success and opportunities at Durham Tech;
• Work in collaboration with high school counselors and Career Development Counselors 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;
• Coordinate with assigned staff to present CCP options at Information and Orientation meetings
• 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
• Maintain files and records in the One-Drive for documenting progress and outcome data;
• Maintain quality partnerships with secondary school personnel in collaboration with the Director, College Recruitment and High School Partnerships;
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management Team 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;
• 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 in fields related to education, student services, counseling, or advising.

Work Experience:

A minimum of two years of direct experience as a College Liaison in a community college setting

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of dual enrollment principles including equitable access and success, curriculum alignment and academy models.
• Ability to develop and maintain internal and external collaborations with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action;
• Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective advising;
• Excellent computer skills as evidenced by experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word, and virtual platforms
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality; and
• Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of Durham Tech.

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 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, including evening and occasional weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary.

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.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in field related to education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of direct experience working as a College Liaison in a community college setting?

• 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/