Project Achieve Counselor​/Advisor

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Job Title Project Achieve Counselor/Advisor Job Grade AS23S Division Student Life and Wellbeing College/Dept Learning Communities Department Project Achieve

Requisition Number  FTE (full-time equivalency) 1.0 Work Schedule Primarily M-F, 8am-5pm;
Occasional evening/weekend programming. Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 04- 10/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? No Pay Information $46,000 Pay Schedule Annually FLSA Designation Exempt Position Summary

Assist program participants with personal and life skills issues. Enhance the academic development of program participants by providing individual and group instruction and mentoring. Conduct small group and individual instructional sessions to help program participants' master skills necessary to successfully complete university course requirements. Conduct needs assessments as appropriate. Provide academic and course advising. Assist program participants in preparation for placement exams.

Consult with faculty and program staff regarding progress of participants. Maintain a database appropriate for collecting and analyzing student data for staff, departmental, institutional and federal reporting. Serve on assigned university committees and other related projects as appointed by the Director.

NOTE:

This is a 10-month position that does not report to work during the summer months of June/July.

Job Duties

Responsibility Area:
General Duties and Responsibilities Duties:

* Student Advisement/Academic Counseling - Meet with students for academic advising, consultation, conducting individual and group instructional sessions to prepare students for participation in course work. Assists students with any obstacles that interfere with progress towards graduation.

* Student Workshops - Provide required and/or necessary workshops to meet the needs of our students. Responsible for approximately 12 workshops each year. Also responsible for planning our Annual Honors Luncheon that averages about 200 attendees.

* Scholarship Search - Works with students to research and apply for grants and scholarships.

* Student Goal Setting - Meets with a caseload of approximately 60 students to set goals and develop strategies for successful goal completion.

* Graduate School - Organize and develop resources and contacts that will facilitate admission to graduate school.

Percentage Of Time 65 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Assist the Project Achieve Director Duties:

Assist Director with identification, selection and monitoring student progress. Work with the Director to visit students and assess how the program/university can help students in crises.

Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Recordkeeping and Organization Duties:

Maintain efficient record-keeping system that facilitates planning for instruction, assessments, tutoring and program evaluation. Organize files and data according to federal guidelines. Prepare data to be merged into a federal report. Organize materials and research in order to provide input for program improvement.

Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Management and Supervision Duties:

Hiring, interviewing, scheduling and managing approximately 20 tutors per semester.

Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function:
Yes Responsibility Area:
Promote Program Improvement Duties:

Work with Director and staff to promote program improvement.

Percentage Of Time 5 Essential Function:
Yes

Required and

Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Masters in counseling or related field.

Required Experience

Three years of experience working with TriO, College Readiness, Student Counseling, College Advising, College Bound, Student Affairs and/or Mentoring Programs.

Required License/Certification

* Required

Additional Qualifications:

* Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Preferred Experience Preferred License/Certification Preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No Drug Screen No