Counselor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number : 111074

Title : Counselor

Functional Title : Counselor

Category Status : 33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category :

Staff

University Authorized FTE :

1.000

Unit :

UGST-Pre-College-Program in UG Studies

Campus / College Information :

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary / Purpose of Position :

The purpose of the Upward Bound Counselor is to provide personal, academic, and career development counseling to low-income potential first generation college students by equipping participants with the necessary skills to successfully matriculate to post-secondary institutions of their choosing.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks :

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, student personnel or related field in human services.

Experience :

• Two years working with high school students.
• Three years experience working with ethnically diverse and multicultural population.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops with TRIO or other pre-college programs.
• Experience in academic advising and career / vocational counseling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Specific knowledge of post-secondary educational opportunities and financial-aid.

Preferences : Preferences :

Two years experience with administration of counseling assessments. Bilingual (Spanish).

Additional Certifications :

Eligible for National Certified Counselor (NCC) and state licenses as professional counselor (LPC).

Additional Information :

Salary range is $56,641 - $70,802.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Sitting for extended periods of time. Viewing computer screen and keyboarding. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Some walking and driving. Some lifting of light weight boxes of college brochures and manuals. No other unusual physical activity required.

Posting Date : 05 / 26 / 2023

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Best Consideration Date

06 / 26 / 2023

Diversity Statement :

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Salary : $56,641 - $70,802