Student Success & Academic Counselor

Coahoma Community College; Clarksdale (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coahoma Community College is seeking an Academic Counselor to provide counseling, advisement, and guidance to students for achieving educational and personal objectives. This 12-month, full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs and sits in the Academics department on the Clarksdale, Mississippi campus.

Minimum requirements include a Master's degree in Counseling. The role requires collaboration with faculty and staff, coordinating orientation, and supporting student

Qualifications

• Provides academic, career, and social counseling to students; implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
• Participates in registration and student orientation sessions.
• Assists students with developing academic, career, and personal/social goals and plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic, career, and social counseling to students; implements an effective referral and follow-up process.
• Participates in registration and student orientation sessions.
• Assists students individually or in groups with developing academic, career, and personal/social skills, goals, and plans.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, and community resources regarding student needs.
• Provides information to staff about the school counseling program.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Utilizes technology resources to enhance school counseling programs.
• Adheres to laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the counseling profession.
• T teaches orientation classes as needed.
• Monitors student academic performance, behavior, and attendance; assists with interventions.
• Evaluates counseling program activities and shares results.
• Serves on department and campus committees and participates in campus activities.

Skills

Counseling

Advisement

Student support

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

Coahoma Community College is seeking an Academic Counselor to provide counseling, advisement, and guidance to students for achieving educational and personal objectives. This 12-month, full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs and sits in the Academics department on the Clarksdale, Mississippi campus.

Minimum requirements include a Master's degree in Counseling. The role requires collaboration with faculty and staff, coordinating orientation, and supporting student