Student Success & Career Counseling Specialist

NC Community Colleges; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

James Sprunt Community College seeks a qualified counselor to provide comprehensive academic, career, and personal guidance to current and prospective students. The role emphasizes proactive student support and collaboration with faculty, staff, and community partners.

You will assess student needs, develop support plans, and coordinate referrals, while maintaining FERPA confidentiality and contributing to retention and credential completion efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling with one to three years of counseling experience.
• Some experience in Academic and Career counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic, career, and personal counseling and case management to students.
• Serve as primary contact for students, guiding them to resources and supporting success.
• Identify barriers to student success and coordinate referrals with College and community resources.
• Use predictive analytics and student progress data to support at-risk students.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA and ensure accuracy of student records.

Skills

Computer literacy

Advanced Word/Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem analysis

Student support

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Job description

James Sprunt Community College seeks a qualified counselor to provide comprehensive academic, career, and personal guidance to current and prospective students. The role emphasizes proactive student support and collaboration with faculty, staff, and community partners.

You will assess student needs, develop support plans, and coordinate referrals, while maintaining FERPA confidentiality and contributing to retention and credential completion efforts.