This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.
Salary Range: $58,809year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Professional Counselor provides counseling services to assist students identify, mitigate and/or remove barriers that impede their ability to reach their academic, career, and personal goals.
DUTIES
Responsible and accountable for a caseload of at-risk students (i.e., probation, suspension, repeaters, early alert) by providing counseling on disciplinary probation or suspension, as referred by the Dean of Student Services, to address behaviors in violation of the Student Code of Conduct
Responds to early alert referrals requiring counselor intervention and work with faculty to assist students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges
Responds to a crisis and Campus/College-critical incidents requiring counseling services (e.g., classroom/group debriefing, supportive counseling)
Provides community resources and follow-up as needed
MARGINAL DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
May supervise part-time employee(s)
Delegation of Work:
May occasionally assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
Provides recommendations on hiring employees, scheduling work hours, and granting time off
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
Knowledge of MS Office programs
Knowledge of Information Management Systems
Knowledge of Counseling Theory
Skills:
Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility to meet priority deadlines and unexpected events
Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
Ability to exhibit a detail-oriented focus and is committed to a high level of service to students
Ability to understand the critical importance of confidentiality and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
The work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
EEO/AA
Required Education:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, higher education, social work, psychology, human services, and marriage and family therapy