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Counselor II

Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

The Purpose

Counselor II is a member of the Student Services Counseling/Admissions Team. Counselor II provides pre-enrollment counseling, admissions, and first-semester advising services for prospective students along with other members of the counseling and admissions department and Continuing Education. The Counselor !! position also supports the CCP (Career & College Promise) students that are enrolling from our homeschool and private school population in Henderson County.

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What You'll be Doing

  • Function as a team member within the Counseling/Admissions team as well as the Student Services Division.

Additionally

  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
  • Maintain the technical competencies necessary to the job function.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required in Education, Counseling, or a related area. Master’s degree preferred. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.

Experience
Experience in higher education preferred.

Skills and the Know-How

Strong personal and professional integrity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a commitment to safety. A positive attitude with a real enjoyment of the challenge of working toward positive outcomes for the prospective student, the admissions team and the College. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar products, Database systems, Content Management Systems (CMS), College email and website, web-based computer applications associated with the position. Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and administration.

  • Excellent counseling skills for use in the educational setting to include, career, crisis, diversity and sensitivity issues, and general admissions counseling.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to work with a diverse population of current/prospective students, parents, co-workers, or outside agencies.
  • Ability to multi-task to meet the demands of walk-in students or incoming calls.
  • A student-centered customer service attitude is required.
  • A positive attitude with a real enjoyment of the challenge of working toward positive outcomes for both prospective and current students, the Counseling Team, The Student Service Division, and the College.
  • Maintain a flexible schedule which may include some evenings, weekends, and travel
  • Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and administration.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Blue Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution

  • Provide assistance to prospective students who are contacting the college either in person or by phone, mail, or electronic communication.
  • Support homeschool and private school CCP students
  • Share in general departmental admissions duty and counseling responsibilities.
  • Assist with recruiting events as needed.
  • Serve as first semester advisor for new students in select programs
  • Work closely with faculty in assigned specialty area to keep current with advising guidelines and program and industry changes-conduct regular visits with faculty to establish rapport.
  • Provide follow-up response for Early Intervention process with student and/or faculty/staff.
  • Conduct transfer credit evaluations for students entering assigned programs
  • Assist with reviewing student documentation for credit for prior learning.
  • Conduct probation conferences as needed.
  • Provide Career, Personal, and Crisis Counseling to students at the Henderson County Campus, Transylvania County Campus, and the Health Science Center.
  • Work with community partners and identify ways to collaborate.
  • Insure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,747.00 - $64,120.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,747 - $64,120

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