Instructor, Counselor

Jobtailor; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified advisor to support freshman students through developmentally focused advising, course placement, and orientation.

The role emphasizes classroom instruction, workshops, and collaboration with faculty to enhance student transition and persistence within the university community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance counseling, education, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in teaching or advising students preferred.
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application required
• Letters of Recommendation required
• List of three Professional References required
• Resume required
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) required
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Pre-employment screening: Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental and intrusive advising
• Determine placement and register freshman students for courses
• Maintain files and track first-year students
• Consult with faculty and staff on behalf of individual students
• Make referrals for support services as needed
• Assist in planning and implementing new student orientation
• Provide classroom instruction and student-development workshops
• Perform classroom and related research deemed necessary for the area
• Serve as advisor to student organizations
• Serve on University committees
• Assist in departmental recruitment and retention programs
• Assist in developing and expanding innovative programs to improve student transition, achievement, and persistence in college

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team-player orientation

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in guidance counseling, education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Provide developmental and intrusive advising
• Determine placement and register freshman students for courses
• Maintain files and track first-year students
• Consult with faculty and staff on behalf of individual students
• Make referrals for support services as needed
• Assist in planning and implementing new student orientation
• Provide classroom instruction and student-development workshops
• Perform classroom and related research deemed necessary for the area
• Serve as advisor to student organizations
• Serve on University committees
• Assist in departmental recruitment and retention programs
• Assist in developing and expanding innovative programs to improve student transition, achievement, and persistence in college

Requirements

• Master's degree in guidance counseling, education, or related field
• Two or more years of experience in teaching or advising students preferred
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft preferred
• Team-player orientation preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills preferred
• Interpersonal skills preferred
• Organizational skills preferred
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application required
• Letters of Recommendation required
• List of three Professional References required
• Resume required
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) required
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
• Pre-employment screening: Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developmental advising, student registration, and classroom instruction, with a strong focus on improving student transition and persistence. Proficient in maintaining student records and collaborating with faculty to enhance student support services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree In Guidance Counseling
• Student Advising Experience
• Classroom Instruction
• Microsoft Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Student Registration
• Developmental Advising
• Classroom Instruction
• Student-Development Workshops
• Research Skills

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Team-Player Orientation

Industry Keywords

• Student Transition
• Retention Programs
• New Student Orientation
• Support Services
• University Committees