Senior Academic Counselor - Student Affairs-extended
- Employer
- Bunker Hill Community College
- Location
- Boston, MA
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- Technology, IT Support & Training, Student Affairs, Counseling, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
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Department:: Student Affairs
Locations:: Boston, MA
Posted:: Sep 9, 2024
Closes:: Oct 31, 2024 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: UNP
Position ID:: 180825
About Bunker Hill Community College:
With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is Massachusetts' largest community college, annually welcoming a diverse community of around 16,000 students. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC extends its reach across several locations in Greater Boston. The College offers associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is celebrated for its diversity, boasting a student body where 65% identify as people of color and more than half are women. The College also embraces a global perspective, with over 600 international students representing 90 countries and conversing in more than 65 languages. Our commitment to diversity is further reflected in BHCC's designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
Job Description:
I. Provide comprehensive counseling and advising programs and services to students to enhance their personal, professional, and educational
development.
A. Provide psychological counseling and related services.
1. Serve as advocate for students and student issues.
2. Make referrals to outside practitioners/agencies for counseling or social service needs.
3. Counsel students on personal/psychological issues/concerns.
4. Consult/confer with mental health practitioners/providers regarding clients' needs.
5. Respond to psychological emergencies; provide crisis intervention.
6. Review assessment instruments/reports to assess students' psychological needs.
II. Maintain professional knowledge in job related areas including College, local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and those of the
professional area.
A. Ensure compliance with best practices in the field.
1. Remain updated on emerging trends and best practices in her job related areas, through professional associations, professional
literature, participating in workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
B. Active member of CARE Team.
1. Remain up to date on emerging trends and best practices in Behavioral Intervention Teams best practices.
2. Update information on students in the electronic systems when needed.
3. Continue assessment, interventions and referrals of students referred to CARE when needed.
C. Assist in the development of and present psycho-educational programs.
1. Assess institutional/student needs, and design and deliver workshops and other programs for students to support their
development/wellness.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field; with ten (10) years' experience that includes psychological counseling, psycho-therapy services, crisis intervention, social work, and personal computer operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must hold a current licensure in counseling psychology, social work or alcohol and other drug counseling.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $70,120.00- $85,000.00. Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education and Experience in Accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full state Benefits.
Grade: 6 Unit-Professional position.
Review Date: October 31, 2024
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Application Instructions:
Bunker Hill Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.
If you need assistance applying through this website please contact our online Help Desk HERE
Organization
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus urban institution, its main campus situated in the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. A second campus is located in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts; five satellites are located in the local communities of Cambridge, Chinatown, Revere, Somerville and Boston’s South End.
Founded in 1973 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BHCC enrolls more than 8,100 students in day, evening, weekend, web-based and distance learning courses and programs. The College offers more than 68 associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for successful employment and transfer to four-year universities. Internationally recognized for development of individualized and alternative methods of instruction, BHCC is a leader in distance-learning technologies that enhance and strengthen the learning environment. The College also has expansive course offerings in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education.
One of the largest colleges in the state’s community college system, BHCC incorporates multi cultural and international perspectives in its courses, programs and institutional climate. With students from 90 countries, and students of color comprising more than half of the student’s population, BHCC is one of the more diverse and cosmopolitan colleges in New England. The average age of students is 28, nearly two-thirds are women and the majority of students work while attending college. An expansive array of student services supports the varied needs of the BHCC students.
A leader in workforce education, the College’s academic and technical programs offered at two campuses, five satellites and through distance learning models, reflect the workforce of the local and regional economy. The additional resources of the Workforce Development Center and ACT Center further support the Greater Boston communities’ employment training needs.
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