Career Counselor

Career Counselor

Employer

Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: 828-438-6000

Job Location

Main Campus

Salary/Grade

Hiring Range – Minimum to Midpoint ($3,280 – 4,100/monthly)

Benefits

Yes

Job Category

  • Technical/Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Closes: Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Target Start Date

Monday, March 2, 2020

Expected Work Hours

-

Reports to

Dean of Student Services

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in Counseling or Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in Counseling or related field with emphasis in Behavioral Health required.

2. Formal training or equivalent experience which has provided knowledge of:

  • The scope and function of career counseling in higher education.
  • Both individual and group counseling techniques.
  • Commitment to the philosophy of the comprehensive community college.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, the Career Counselor is responsible for providing academic, career and personal/crisis counseling to aid students in finding academic programs that lead to employment and implementing strategies designed to create a supportive environment to enhance the student development process.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online at https://wpcc.peopleadmin.com/.

Job Post Contact

Anita Berry

Benefit/Recruitment Specialist

Western Piedmont Community College

(828) 448-3127

EOE/M/F/D/V

Western Piedmont Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values and encourages campus diversity in students, faculty, and staff.