Job Information
SUNY Westchester Community College Adjunct Counselor-WEOC in Yonkers, New York
Location: Yonkers, NY Category: Adjunct Positions - Non-Teaching Faculty Posted On: Wed Jul 13 2022 Job Description:
Under general supervision of the Westchester EOC Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Adjunct Counselor:
Administers and interprets interest, aptitude and intelligence tests and conducts interviews to obtain information about personal, academic and work histories to determine students' placement in programs and their service needs;
Provides guidance and counseling related to personal, academic and work matters and provides intervention services when indicated;
Works with other organizational staff to assist in developing and monitoring student progress toward increasing effective retention and completion plans;
Develops and monitors progress toward achieving educational and career plans with students;
Provides crisis intervention referrals to external service agencies, when indicated;
Monitors and evaluates students' progress in class and takes appropriate action to address any concerns;
Documents counseling, case management, educational and career planning and other student interventions in student files, as appropriate.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree in Guidance, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field, and 2 years of professional experience, preferably working with non-traditional adult learners. The successful candidate must be flexible and comfortable working in a fast paced and high stress environment. Experience developing and facilitating educational workshops/seminars.
Additional Information:
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $45.32 per hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.