Academic & Personal Counselor

Strakejesuit; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the United States is seeking a full-time Academic and Personal Counselor. The successful candidate will manage a student caseload, conduct weekly counseling group meetings, and collaborate with faculty. Ideal qualifications include a relevant master's degree and extensive school counseling experience. This role is essential in providing individualized care and supporting students in their academic and personal growth. Enthusiastic commitment to the school's mission is required.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in counseling or related field is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree is required.
• Extensive experience in school counseling is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students through their four years.
• Hold weekly counseling group meetings.
• Collaborate with administration and faculty for student needs.

Skills

Group dynamics management

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Education

Master's degree in counseling

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Strake Jesuit is currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time faculty position of Academic and Personal Counselor.

Responsibilities

The Academic and Personal Counselor will manage a caseload of students through their four years at Strake Jesuit, becoming an integral part of the school’s cura personalis — individualized care for the particular needs of each student — as he matures into the adult envisioned in the Strake Jesuit Graduate at Graduation. The counselor will hold weekly counseling group meetings with their caseload, and present a wide-ranging curriculum on topics like relationships, mental health and wellness, leadership, study skills, standardized testing, course selection, and key academic and personal transitions between grades and through adolescence.

The successful candidate must be skilled in group dynamics and management, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. The Academic and Personal Counselor will also meet one-on-one with students and families as needed, and serves a central role collaborating with administration and faculty in serving students in ordinary moments and in extraordinary or crisis moments.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in counseling, or professional licensure in a counseling-related field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required. Extensive experience in school counseling is a significant asset. In addition to being a full-time member of the teaching faculty, duties include participation in an ongoing teacher formation program, assisting in the daily needs of the school community, and moderating or assisting in at least one extracurricular program offered by the school. Like all Jesuit faculty, the successful Academic and Personal Counselor is enthusiastically committed to school life and our mission.