HEOP Counselor

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a partnership between Alfred University and the New York State Education Department (NYSED). This program is designed for students who have the potential and drive to further their education, but due to limited academic and financial resources, would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend college. The goal of HEOP is to enroll, retain and graduate promising students who will succeed at the college level and beyond.
The HEOP Counselor assists in the provision of individual and group advising to selected HEOP students. They provide programming geared to promoting students' academic success. They conduct academic skills assessment and coursework evaluation. They provide support, motivation, and guidance in decision-making. This position reports to the Director of HEOP and it is a full-time, on-site position. The working hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings when necessary.

Rate:$22.25-$23.54, 35 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Provide academic, personal, financial, crisis, and career advisement leading to the retention and graduation of a caseload of HEOP students as assigned by the Director, as well as maintain accurate case files on each student in the caseload
• Participate with the Director in the recruitment of prospective HEOP students by representing the program at College Fairs and Scheduled high school visits as assigned by the Director
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing the four-five-week HEOP Summer Program
• Attend weekly staff meetings, one-on-one meetings with HEOP Director, professional development opportunities and serve on college committees as assigned
• Assist students with financial aid concerns by partnering with the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of Student Accounts, and the office of the Registrar to ensure students have completed all necessary paperwork and met all institutional and federal deadlines
• Monitor student progress through ongoing communication with faculty, tutors, staff, and administrators, and counsel students on academic probatio
• Safety:
  Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Assume other related duties/responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the HEOP Director

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of programs and activities, conferences, and training
• Ability to sit at a desk and/or look at screens for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

• Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people's lives
• Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students
• Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience
• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
• Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in a social science or counseling field required
• A minimum of one year's experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds preferred
• Genuine interest in working with college students as well as the ability to work well with, and relate to, a diverse population of students
• Have an energetic, engaging, positive personality and character with the ability to encourage students to seek guidance and participate in the program

• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new programs
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the highest standards of professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to engage in active listening, be a team player, and reinforce boundaries with students
• Full availability from June through August in preparation for and during the HEOP Summer Program
• Knowledge of Banner, Canvas, Degree Works, and Microsoft Office

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Personal…