NHS Human Services, Inc.

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Education Counselor

\$36,470.00/Yr.

Position Summary\ The Education Counselor assists students in their growth and development by constructing meaningful educational plans compatible with their life goals. It is a continuous and consistent process which is built upon the basis of frequent, accumulated personal contacts betweenadvisorand advisee. The Education Counselor is responsible for assessing, and counseling individuals and providing individual/group education and vocational guidance services. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• advising students on a one-on-one basis in a specific College discipline,
• maintaining current information regarding all students advisement,
• establishing rapport with advisees and faculty in their College, development of knowledge related to all degree programs offered in the College,
• maintaining regular contact with advisees via telephone and e-mail
• monitoring and facilitating academic progress through ongoing collaboration with faculty and student
• assisting students with personal goal setting, time management, study skills, and other academic success factors
• ensuring that advisees know aboutand utilizeuniversity resources such as tutoring centers, the University Counseling Center, Disability Support Services, etc.
• explaining institutional policies and procedures, including the use of technology in communication, academics, advising, and registration to students
• facilitating exploration of possible majors
• move students toward a major declaration
• advising incoming freshmen during summer orientation and registration
• assist with Welcome Week and other academic orientations
• coordinate or assist with advising functions and research projects related to undeclared and other majors
• other duties as assigned by the Director of Advising and the Provost Office, as they relate to advisement and retention.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help students be successful

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in delivering public presentations.
• Skill in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to defuse an emotional or tense situation and offer viable solutions.
• Ability to work with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to help students be successful.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.\ -Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.\ -Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.\ -Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.\ -Ability to make sound judgments.\ -Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.\ -Civility in all interactions.\ -Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree and one year experience in education, counseling, or higher education or a related field.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

The formal education equivalent of a masters degree in education, counseling, or counselor education; plus one year of experience in counseling or a related field.

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjud cation and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.