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Job Description

Academic Counselor

Location : Orem, UT

Status : Full-Time

Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Monday, Thursday; 11 : 00 a.m. – 7 : 00 p.m.

Hours adjusted based on institutional and student needs

Pay / Salary : $52,000 - $55,109

Summary

Academic Counselors serve as advocates for students' academic and personal well-being. Counselors address a wide range of concerns, from disability accommodations to academic challenges and mental health crises, ensuring students have the support they need to thrive. They assess students' needs and goals to create tailored support plans, collaborating with faculty, family, and administrators to foster a supportive environment that promotes program completion and personal growth.

Why Work with Us?

The workplace culture and opportunities here at MTECH are benefits in and of themselves, but here's what you can expect from MTECH's generous benefits package :

Positive Work Culture : Be a part of a friendly, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
Comprehensive Health Coverage : Enjoy affordable and extensive healthcare benefits.
Financial Peace of Mind : 14.2% retirement contributions and a 6.2% Social Security alternative.
Work-Life Balance : Take advantage of paid holidays, personal leave, sick days, and vacation time.
Professional Growth : Receive an MTECH tuition waiver after three months (minimum hours may apply), opening doors to further your education and skills.

What You'll Do :

Responsibilities of the Academic Counselor include, but are not limited to :

Provide short-term individual and group counseling to address students' academic, emotional, and social challenges, ensuring appropriate referrals for long-term support as needed.

Develop and monitor Student Success Plans with measurable goals for students who do not meet academic standards, offering tailored guidance and support.

Actively participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) process to identify students in need and design targeted interventions.

Facilitate conflict resolution by fostering constructive dialogue to support a positive learning environment.

Provide timely and effective crisis support and interventions, including availability outside regular work hours when necessary.

Design and deliver classroom lessons and workshops on topics such as suicide prevention, study skills, mental health awareness, and time management.

Advocate for students by facilitating access to resources, addressing their concerns, and ensuring their voices are heard.

Monitor student performance and attendance, initiating proactive interventions to enhance retention and success rates while ensuring policy compliance.

Oversee compliance with Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act by evaluating and organizing appropriate accommodations. Ensure adherence to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and institutional committees to stay informed and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For :

Master's degree in counseling, education, behavioral science, or a related field; OR active enrollment in a graduate program in one of these areas.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly with cultural competence and inclusivity, including engaging in public speaking or group facilitation.

Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate notes, progress reports, and documentation.

Demonstrated empathy, problem-solving, conflict resolution abilities, and adaptability to changing priorities.

Effective collaboration and team-building skills across diverse stakeholders.

Two letters of recommendation are required.

Ready to Apply?

We appreciate and celebrate our amazing team and are excited to welcome new talent. If you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding role in Academic Counseling, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply today and make a difference at MTECH.

To inquire about this position, email humanresources@mtec.edu

MTECH maintains the right to conduct a criminal history background check; employment is contingent upon background check results.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Mountainland Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies :

Lynn Adams

Title IX Coordinator

ladams@mtec.edu

801) 753-4245

Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights—Denver Office U.S. Department of Education in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 (TDD at 800-877-8339), fax at 303-844-4303, or email at OCR.Denver@ed.gov.

Salary : $52,000 - $55,109

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