What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I Student Support Services position at Kentucky State University?
TITLE: Counselor I, Student Support Services
DEPARTMENT: Student Engagement
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Engagement
CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, provides academic, career, and general personal tutoring/counseling
to low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled students in accordance with SSS grant
objectives. Provide supplemental instruction and supervision of study sessions and workshops
for Student Support Services participants. Works closely with faculty and staff to plan to
implement major program services including tutoring, mentoring, advice in postsecondary course
selection, financial literacy, graduate school admission, exposure to cultural events.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct and/or coordinate individual/group counseling sessions directed toward personal
- growth, resolution of behavior concerns, career choice, and enhancement of social
- development of participants;
- Help maintain participant records including U.S. Department of Education Student
- Support Services required documents, academic performance/progress evaluation, class
- and study session attendance reports and results of counseling contracts;
- Monitor participant academic, personal, and social program components;
- Assist with coordination of cultural/educational enrichment activities;
- Assist with recruitment and selection of participants;
- Supervise activities of peer tutors and mentors;
- Implement follow-up mechanisms for former program participants;
- Assist seniors to complete all forms for graduate/professional school admission and
- financial aid;
- Attend program related conferences and workshops.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required.
- Knowledge of academic and financial aid requirements and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills in project management.
- Knowledge of unique strengths, challenges, and learning preferences of postsecondary
- students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds.
- Demonstrated skills in motivating learners
- Secondary teaching certification a plus
- Preference given to applicants with background similar to participants.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in English, Mathematics, Counseling,
- Education, Psychology, or related fields.
- At least three years' experience in counseling and/or’ instructing low-income, potential first-generation students of diverse backgrounds.
- Two years' experience working in a TRIO program preferred, Counselors will possess above average experience and training related to project objectives, and preference given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming disadvantages of circumstances like those of the SSS participants.
Licensing and Certifications: NA
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior and/or office work environment.
- Noor very limited physical effort required.
- Noor very limited exposure to physical risk.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
