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Academic Counselor, Hudson Scholars Program

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Hudson County Community College
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Position Description

Hudson County Community College

Position Vacancy Notice

Academic Counselor, Hudson Scholars Program

Posting date: September 19, 2024

Salary Grade: 113




Department/Division Introduction

The Advisement Department is looking for a full-time Academic Counselor for the Advisement Department, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Advisement. Academic Counselors promote student success in support of and in accordance with the College’s mission statement, program policies and procedures, and established goals and objectives of the Student Affairs Division.


This position may be based at either the North Hudson Campus in Union City, or the Journal Square Campus in Jersey City and travel between campuses may be required. While the Office of Advisement operates during traditional business hours, staff may be asked to support occasional College-wide evening or weekend events.

Summary of Duties

Position Summary/Job Description


What you would be doing in this role:

  • Provide students with academic advising, major exploration, transfer opportunities, educational programming, and course registration assistance.
  • Assist incoming students with transition to the College by engaging in conversations about time management, study skills and test taking strategies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, data, and reports across various platforms to contribute toward the College’s Student Success Plan.
  • Integrate data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices into daily work.
  • Provide resources, referrals, and information to assist students in navigating the college.
  • Create and maintain cross-campus relationships to provide referrals and opportunities for engagement.
  • Participate in college committees and events to increase visibility for the program, gain knowledge, and build partnerships across the College.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

    • Required/Minimum Qualifications


    What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Clear Communication Style: Superior verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Master’s degree: Required in Counseling, Higher Education, Social Work, Student Affairs, or a related field.
  • Experience: Open to various levels of experience in higher education but working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population is highly desirable. Hudson County Community College supports a diverse and traditionally underrepresented student population, and we consider this an important element of the work we do at the College.
  • Technology Skills: Proficient in various computer software programs and SaaS including Microsoft Office suite, Airtable, Mongoose, Calendly, Ellucian-Colleague or similar higher education platforms.
  • Relational skills: Relationship building is a central part of the role, so strong interpersonal and active listening skills are essential. It is important that you balance having a supportive ear with the ability to identify needs, so students are able to realize their personal and educational goals.
  • Creativity: A penchant for out of the box thinking and creative problem-solving will be an asset in this role.
  • Additional Skills: Collaboration, flexibility, innovation, strategic thinking, and a positive attitude.
    • Qualifications

    What will set you apart as a candidate:

    Bi-lingual ability: Our College has a linguistically diverse student population, so while not required, for this position the ability to read and write in Spanish, or another language, is preferred.Supplemental Information

    For applying we ask that you answer the following questions by submitting and uploading on a word document or pdf.

    Why do you want to work with us at HCCC?How does your past work/ educational experience make you a great candidate for this job?Tell us about a time you solved a problem in the workplace. We're especially excited to know if you used technology to do it, but are open to any creative solutions!

    Organization

    Working at Hudson County Community College

    Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning, comprehensive urban college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States. HCCC has three campuses located just minutes from Manhattan: the Journal Square campus in Jersey City and North Hudson Campus in Union City are adjacent to vital transportation hubs; the Secaucus campus has abundant parking.

     

    Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, HCCC serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social mobility. In 2019, the College joined Achieving the Dream as part of its expanding efforts towards continuous improvement in ensuring student success.

     

    HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.

     

    The College has been recognized with numerous national and state awards for excellence in student success programming, diversity and equity, educational innovativeness, facilities design, and communications from the Association of Community College Trustees, American Association of Community Colleges, Association of College and Research Libraries, National College Learning Association, National Council of Teachers of English, College Advertising Awards, New Jersey Business & Industry Association, and others.

     

    Hudson County Community College is proud of its culture of care and invites applications from those wishing to join a community dedicated to promoting student success in all its forms.

     

    As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

    HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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