- Meet with students on an appointment schedule or on a walk-in basis as needed to effectively meet staff and student needs.Counsel students on academic and career goals, choices and programs and assist them in making appropriate decisions.Counsel students on personal matters and assist as appropriate to resolve problems or refer the student for professional support, alcoholism counseling, mental health, eating disorders, food insecurity, etc.Provide early identification of and intervention with potentially at-risk students.Follow-up with students identified of needing extra support.Provide faculty-staff training/support to increase student retention and program completion.Assist students in deciding on transfer institutions and in determining transfer requirements.
- Conduct assessments that enable students to become self-aware and increase their achievement at the college level.Provide interventions for at-risk students.Establish and maintain confidential records of students.Continually market services to students and staff to enhance awareness of services available.Establish and maintain contact with appropriate agency personnel and Iowa Lakes Community College faculty and staff.
- Complete annual reports, as required, by the College to comply with state and federal regulations.Participate in statewide counseling organizations.Serve on selected and volunteer committees.Participate in new student orientation, student housing education program, and activities related to substance abuse prevention, mental health concerns, eating disorders, etc.Attend meetings and conferences as required by supervisor.Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer for word processing, data base information, and the mainframe.
- Represent the College and school district in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
- Must be enthusiastic and energetic in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written documentation.
- Ability to read and understand written and oral instruction or communication.
- Ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.
- Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
- Ability to establish rapport with students and staff and gain their confidence.
- Employment Application form
- Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
- A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
- A resume
- A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring
Educational Counselor - Estherville, United States - Iowa Lakes Community College
Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This is a part-time position (up to hrs./week) located on the Emmetsburg Campus from August th – May th. Primary responsibility is to provide personal, academic, career, and transfer counseling services to students at the College. The successful candidate may start immediately upon hire or in the fall depending on the candidate's schedule.
Position: Educational Counselor
Classification: Professional Support B
Department:Student Services
Report to: Executive Dean of Students
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (% OF THE TIME):
Constant (-%)
Frequent (-%)
Occasional (-%)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
SPECIAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time, exerting up to pounds of force occasionally (-%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and repetitive motion occasionally (-%). Walking, lifting, and grasping frequently (-%). Talking, hearing, and viewing various types of close visual work constantly (-%). Required to required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.
Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Counseling required. Three years' experience in an educational or social work setting required.
Salary: $. per hour
Fringe Benefits: Employee retirement plan.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:
Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.
Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.