Senior Counselor (s)-Federal TRiO Programs

Bennie G. Thompson Auditorium; Tougaloo (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Senior Counselor to provide professional guidance and support to students. In this role, you will engage in individual and group counseling, maintain accurate records, and assist in the development of cultural activities and college tours. Your expertise will be vital in evaluating the academic and personal needs of students, ensuring their growth and success. Join a team committed to fostering an inclusive environment and empowering first-generation and disadvantaged students to achieve their educational goals. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while working in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required in Guidance and Counseling or related field.
• 3+ years experience with low-income, first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance and counseling to students.
• Organize records, conduct conferences, and plan extracurricular activities.

Skills

Guidance and Counseling

Record Organization

Extracurricular Activity Planning

Student Interaction

Information Systems Development

Education

Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Related Field Degree

Job description

Position Summary

Assumes the responsibility for individual and group counseling activities and for the maintenance of program files, maintaining accurate and confidential records of all participants’ contacts and records progress toward matriculation. Assists the Assistant Director in interviewing and selecting students for participation in the program and the development of cultural activities and college tours; assists in the evaluation of academic, personal and career needs of the participants in the program; completes Individual Educational Plans for assigned students; participates in in-service training, staff development workshops/activities, and departmental meetings; provides professional guidance and counseling (social, academic, career, and financial aid). Prepares monthly reports detailing accomplishments, problems encountered, projections, etc. Attends state or regional conferences and performs other duties assigned by the Assistant Director. Senior Counselor(s) will be assigned to target schools. Travel is required.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Senior Counselor will be responsible for providing professional guidance and counseling, demonstrating the ability to organize records, conduct conferences, make referrals, plan and organize extracurricular activities, and promote the total growth of the student. The Counselor should also be able to develop, disseminate and collect, acquire and maintain information systems designed to assess participants’ progress, and demonstrate the ability to interact positively with students from various backgrounds.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. A minimum of three (3) years in a position performing the above duties and responsibilities; experience in working with low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged students.

Physical Address:
Tougaloo College
Attention: Director of Human Resources
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174

TOUGALOO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

A LL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, CITIZENSHIP, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, GENDER IDENTITY; OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS. THE COLLEGE PROHIBITS SEXUAL HARASSMENT, INCLUDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE.