What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I position at Kentucky State University?
TITLE: Counselor I, Student Support Services
DEPARTMENT: Student Support Services
REPORTS TO: Director, Student Support Services
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
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, and 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
- Assist with academic advisement of students.
- 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 the 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; and
- Other duties as assigned
OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in Counseling, Education, Psychology, and Social Work. At least three years experience in counseling and/or instructing low-income, potential first-generation students of diverse backgrounds. Prior experience working in a TRIO program is 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are 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 is given to applicants with backgrounds similar to the participants.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position will have no supervisory responsibility.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior and/or office work environment.
- No or very limited physical effort is required.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
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.
