Counselor - PT - Talent Search

Job description

Title:

nCounselor - PT - Talent Search

nDepartment:

nTRiO

nReports To:

nDirector TRIO Programs

nPosition Type:

nStaff

nPosition Summary:

nUnder the leadership of the Trio Director, the Talent Search Counselor provides academic, career, and educational counseling, as well as assistance with completing the college admissions and financial aid process. The counselor also provides motivational support and academic counseling and acts as an advocate for program participants. The Talent Search Counselor is responsible for the effective implementation and achievement of all goals, objectives, and standards associated with the Talent Search Program as outlined by the US Department of Education.

nThe Talent Search Program provides academic instruction, mentoring, tutorials, and counseling services to students in grades six through twelve.

nThese services take place on the NJIT Campus and at assigned target schools. During the academic year, there are 20 to 26 sessions on Saturdays that run from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm. There is also an afterschool program that runs Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm as well as evening orientations and activities that are typically scheduled from 6 pm until 8:00 pm. Saturday and off-hour work is required. The Talent Search Counselor will report to the Project Director; however, they will work very closely with high school and middle school teachers and counselors, and with the appropriate campus and community agency personnel.

nEssential Functions:

nnnScreen middle and high school students, as well as former high school and college students, that have not completed their education beyond the secondary and post-secondary levels, to determine program eligibility.

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nnCollect analyze and maintain student data, including report cards, test scores, and Personal Educational Plans to improve service delivery to students and increase student outcomes.

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nnDevelop and maintain a file on each eligible participant for use in education and career planning.

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nnSupervise and conduct group counseling, individual counseling, and personal development activities.

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nnOrganize and conduct career workshops, seminars, and other educational activities. Conduct entrance and exit interviews of program participants.

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nnAssist the Program Director in program planning and evaluation, reviewing applications for admission, and financial aid, assessing educational needs, and developing goals of project participants.

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n nAdditional Functions:

n-Assist in developing program proposals and preparing reports -Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum Perform other duties as assigned.

nPrerequisite Qualifications:

nnnBachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field.

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nnTwo or more years of counseling experience, academic advising, or teaching experience at the middle school, high school, or post-secondary level.

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nnExcellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

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nnDemonstrated skills in individual and group counseling techniques.

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nnExperience in conducting testing and training activities. Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite. Work on Saturdays and during off-hours is required.

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n n-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

nPreferred Qualifications:

nnnMaster's Degree preferred in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, Psychology or related field. Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students.

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nnKnowledge of TRiO programs is helpful.

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n nSalary Information:

nIn compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is $40.00-$50.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

nFLSA:

nNon-Exempt

nPart-Time

Worksite address

newark, NJ, 07175, US

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