Adjunct Counselor/ Social Worker - WEOC

SUNY Westchester Community College; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Westchester Community College in Yonkers, NY invites applications for an Adjunct Counselor/Social Worker (Non-Teaching Faculty). The position supports student counseling, crisis intervention, and career planning under grant funding.

The role requires a Master's and/or Bachelor's in relevant fields and licensure in social work or related areas, with flexible evening hours and a 21-hour workweek. Hourly pay is $51.50 with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's and Bachelor's in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field and one year of professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field and three years' experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a non-specific field and 2 years of experience, plus Master's in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret tests and conduct interviews to determine student placement.
• Provide guidance and counseling for personal, mental health, academic, and work matters; refer to mental health services when needed.
• Develop and monitor progress toward educational and career plans with students.
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health support when indicated.
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress and address concerns.
• Document counseling, case management, and planning in student files.
• Work evenings, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's and Bachelor's in Guidance Counseling/ Psychology/ Sociology or closely related field

Bachelor's in Guidance Counseling/ Psychology/ Sociology or closely related field

Bachelor's in non-specific field + 2 years + Master's in Guidance Counseling/ Psychology/ Sociology

Job description

Location: Yonkers, NY Category: Adjunct Positions - Non-Teaching Faculty Job Type: Non-Teaching Faculty Posted On: Tue Nov 10 2026

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC) Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Adjunct Counselor/Social Worker will:

• Administer and interpret interest, aptitude, and intelligence tests, and conduct interviews to obtain information about personal, academic, and work histories to determine students' placement in programs and their service needs;
• Provide guidance and counseling related to personal, mental health, academic, and work matters, and offer appropriate referrals to mental health services when necessary;
• Develop and monitor progress toward achieving educational and career plans with students;
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health support when indicated;
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress in class and take appropriate action to address any concerns;
• Document counseling, case management, educational and career planning, mental health interventions, and other student services in student files, as appropriate.
• Work evenings, as needed.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A Master's and Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field and one year of professional experience;
• A Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field and three (3) years' experience;
• A Bachelor's degree in a non-specific field and 2 years of experience, along with a Master's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field.

Candidates must also hold a valid licensure in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience with case management, advising, and guidance/intervention services, excellent organizational, verbal/written communication, and teamwork skills. Experience working in a diverse and fast-paced environment as well as ability to navigate technology and online application/enrollment systems is required.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of first-generation community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience working with non-traditional adult learners.
• Experience with Banner student database or similar system.
• Knowledge of online learning systems.
• Familiarity with educational and vocational training programs.
• Experience developing and facilitating educational workshops/seminars

Additional Information

Position Effective

The position will remain open until filled.

Hourly Rate of Pay

$51.50 per hour. No benefits. This is a grant funded position.

Work Schedule

This position requires a three-day workweek totaling 21 hours (two days 9:00am - 5:00pm; one day 12:00pm - 8:00pm).