Position Details

Req ID:

req8914

Position Title:

Academic Counselor

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

FS9922

OSU Campus:

Oklahoma City

Department:

Institutional Grants

Location Address:

900 N. Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73107
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Ariel Beasley

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

17.92 - 17.92, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Varies, Including evening, weekends and traveling in & out-of-state

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

JobFunction:
Coordinates plans and implements a comprehensive program ofacademic and social services to participants. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, academicadvising, program planning, publication, program evaluation, goalclarification, student advocacy, public relations, connecting participants withthird party services and coalition building.

EssentialJob Functions:

Administer and/or coordinate the academic and career assessments for program participants
Conduct individual and small group sessions to address personal, academic and career concerns.
Develops and implements new strategies for retention and graduation.
Assists in event planning.
Conducts on-going sessions with participants to provide assistance with academics, career services, study skills, financial aid, financial literacy and personal issues.
Conduct or arrange a variety of skill-building and career-learning activity workshops, presentations, and cultural events aimed at improving the participants’ academic and social skills.
Manage program spending in compliance with grant requirements.
Participate with recruiting, selecting and assessing new participants.
Refer participants to outside agencies and locations of support.
In conjunction with the director, serve as liaison to the campus and community partners in order to inform them of program activities and participant accomplishments.
Serve on college committees as requested by director.
Completes all mandatory training and participated in a minimum of two professional development each year.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only asillustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omissionof specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if thework is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Human Relations, Sociology or related field preferred or equivalent experience

WorkExperience:

Experience serving populations eligible for CFSI,
Knowledge of postsecondary requirements and financial aid.
Familiarity with cultural/socioeconomic matrix of the target area.
Computer skills for data entry.

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent communication and organizational skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Efficient in maintaining databases.
Ability to provide educational, career and academic counseling.
Knowledge of data base systems
Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff, parents, high school officials and community agencies/partners
Public speaking ability and skills; must be able to develop and deliver presentations, workshops and seminars to participants, families, peers and the general public.
Passion for assisting students and representing the OSU brand with positivity and professionalism
Passion for assisting students in the recovery and mental health community.
Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior

PreferredQualifications:

Master’s Degree preferred.
Educational grant experience
Experience working with local nonprofits or diversion programs.

WorkingConditions:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with a significant amount of contact in person, by telephone and via email.
In-state travel to include exposure to outside conditions as relates to program cultural events and activities. Occasional overnight stay may be required.Occasional out-of-state travel for trainings.
Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required

Physical Requirements:

Duties require extended periods of sitting, standing, talking, listening, and computer usage.
Requires lifting up to 30 pounds (if an object weighs more than 45 pounds, OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.)

The work environment and physical demands described here arerepresentative of those required by an employee to perform the essentialfunctions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.