College Admissions & Student Success Counselor

Erie Community College; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Tuition-free college courses

Job summary

SUNY Erie Community College in Buffalo seeks a professional counselor in the Admissions department to guide students toward their educational goals and provide counseling support across admissions, retention, and related services.

The role includes supervision of clerical staff, collaboration with Directors and Chairs, and participation in orientation, testing, and program development to advance student access and success.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of counseling techniques and procedures.
• Ability to counsel effectively and motivate students.
• Ability to relate empathetically to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students in personal and academic areas to meet goals.
• Make referrals to outside services as needed.
• Provide reports and follow ups as needed.
• Coordinate holistic counseling from prospect to graduation/transfer.
• Assist with orientation, testing, and research for growth.
• Collaborate with academic units and faculty.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Student motivation

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Referral to services

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

SUNY Erie Community College in Buffalo seeks a professional counselor in the Admissions department to guide students toward their educational goals and provide counseling support across admissions, retention, and related services.

The role includes supervision of clerical staff, collaboration with Directors and Chairs, and participation in orientation, testing, and program development to advance student access and success.