Counselor

Counselor

Employer

South Piedmont Community College
680 US 74
Polkton, NC 28135
Phone: 704-272-5300

Job Location

Union and Anson County

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Closes: Sunday, October 31, 2021

Target Start Date

Monday, November 1, 2021

Expected Work Hours

40 hours M-F

Reports to

Director of Counseling

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling or related counseling field

Preferred Qualifications

·         Previous customer service experience.

·         Effective written and oral communication skills.

·         Previous experience working with students in higher education.

·         Previous community college experience.

·         Previous experience working in Student Affairs/Student Services/Support Services. 

·         Previous experience with disability services. 

·         Proven ability to deal effectively, cooperatively, and tactfully with faculty, staff, administrators, and students.

Position Description

Job Description

The Counselor is a full-time, 12-month non-clinical position working at campus locations in Union and Anson County. Under the direction of the Director of Counseling, the Counselor supports college retention efforts by providing academic, personal, disability, and career counseling to the student population. The Counselor collaborates with faculty and staff to identify resources for students and provide quality support services. This position must be available to work day and evening hours as well as occasional weekends.

Job Duties

·         Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to a diverse community college student population and refer appropriately to internal and external resources.  Maintain the confidential nature of such contacts.

·         Promote and participate in retention activities and efforts including but not limited to managing early alerts, ADA compliance, and implementing best practices in counseling. 

·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal guidance.

·         Participate in special projects and initiatives such as grade appeal teams and assigning academic standing.

·         Remain knowledgeable in the SPCC curriculum and continuing education programs, admissions standards, testing standards, financial aid services, etc.

·         Provide student development workshops on various topics to support student success.

·         Work variable schedule if needed, including evenings and/or weekends.

·         Participate in SPCC teams as requested.

·         Assist in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of planning goals and objectives for Student Services in conjunction with the SPCC strategic plan.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.spcc.edu/postings/2424. Position is open until filled. 

Job Post Contact

South Piedmont Community College

Human Resources

PO Box 126

Polkton, NC 28135

Email: employment@spcc.edu