Category:: Non -Teaching Faculty
Department:: Academic Counseling/Student Access, Involvement, and Success
Locations:: Valhalla, NY
Posted:: Jul 22, 2019
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-time
Ref. No.:: AAC71819

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Acting Director of The Center for Academic Counseling and Student Success, counselors engage students through effective enrollment and case management interventions as well as provide service to the college. Counselors' responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Engage students in choosing a career, degree program, and a successful outcome by supporting students with their educational and life skills planning (e.g. goal development) and providing individualized academic counseling to students, virtually or in-person.
* Engage students in establishing successful behaviors and monitor their progress by connecting students to different on and of campus resources, assisting with the coordination and implementation of retention strategies, and providing intervention for students.
* Provide service to the college by assisting with campus reports, attending meetings, and serving occasional evening/weekend hours, and participating in student orientation programs and workshops.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must be a recent graduate with a Master's and Bachelor's in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field and require one year of professional experience. If the individual has only a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, they will need three (3) years' experience. If the Bachelor's degree is in a non-specific field (other than those listed), they will need to have an additional year of experience (total 2 years) along with the appropriate Master's degree. The successful candidate must also possess knowledge of college courses and programs, counseling techniques; experience in using interactive/community building software such as e-portfolios, Facebook, Zoom, and the ability to relate to community college students of traditional college age as well as non-traditional students of various ages and diverse educational and socio-economic backgrounds. Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual verbal and written fluency preferred. Experience using student information systems such as PeopleSoft and course managers such as Blackboard is desirable. Familiarity with higher education trends, especially those affecting the community college, is desirable as well as knowledge of the Guided Pathways model.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: This position is fully grant funded. The work hours will vary, up to 28 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

SALARY & BENEFITS: $44.43 per hour. No benefits.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Candidates can also send a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume, and three letters of recommendation.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.