Grant-Funded Counselor for Academic & Career Support

Motlow; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a Counselor – PBI (Grant-Funded) to provide academic, career and personal counseling to program participants. This is a full-time, grant-funded role reporting to the Project Director of M.O.S.T. The position ends September 30, 2027.

The counselor will develop strong relationships with students, facilitate orientation and workshops, and maintain accurate records while supporting recruitment and assessment activities as part of Project M.O.S.T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Experience in higher education and/or student support services.

Responsibilities

• Develops positive, effective relationships with program participants through required meetings and counseling sessions.
• Facilitates program activities (e.g., orientation sessions and workshops).
• Assists in the recruitment and assessment of students.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date student records.
• Compiles reports as requested by Project Director.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Active listening

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking a Counselor – PBI (Grant-Funded) to provide academic, career and personal counseling to program participants. This is a full-time, grant-funded role reporting to the Project Director of M.O.S.T. The position ends September 30, 2027.

The counselor will develop strong relationships with students, facilitate orientation and workshops, and maintain accurate records while supporting recruitment and assessment activities as part of Project M.O.S.T.