Staff Counselor

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 18 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Staff Counselor
Position Number 923008
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department SAH Counseling Center
Department Homepage https://counselingcenter.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department COUNSELING & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Division Student Affairs
Classification Title Counselor
Working Title Staff Counselor
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.000
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $60,000 - $67,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview
The Division of Student Affairs actively supports the University’s missions of education, research, and service by providing comprehensive programs and services to assist each student in developing intellectually, socially, morally, and culturally. The Division anticipates students’ developmental needs throughout their collegiate experiences and promotes students development by fostering a community of learning, which encourages individual student involvement and participation. The Division of Student Affairs provides a broad range of support services, activities, and programs that seek to: Assist students in developing respect and appreciation for individual differences, interpersonal civility, and human rights. Enhance the learning environment, facilitate retention, and optimize the student experience. Accommodate the diverse needs of all students. Support a community environment that is welcoming, safe, and secure. Assist students in meeting their basic needs for housing, nutrition, and physical and emotional well-being. Provide the means for students to become active participants and leaders in their own learning. Assist students in developing logical thought processes and sound decision-making skills. Assist students in developing an appreciation of the arts. Moreover, the division seeks to contribute to the development of the whole individual by fostering in each student a deeper appreciation of the importance of life-long learning, individual responsibility, and human diversity. Through collaboration, the division provides programs and services that are grounded in theory, assessment, and sound practice.
The purpose of the Center for Counseling & Student Development is to assist students in making the most of their opportunities for academic and personal development while attending the university. The Center offers personal counseling and psychiatric services to enrolled students. In addition to individual therapy, group therapy, workshops, crisis intervention, case management and consultative services are also available. All enrolled students are able to access the services provided by the center without charge beyond what has been paid in tuition and fees.
Job Duties
Staff Counselors employed by the Center for Counseling and Student Development provide therapeutic and developmental services to enrolled students at East Carolina University. Staff Counselors report to either the Director or Assistant Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development.
Position Duties:
Counseling individuals and groups regarding personal, social, career and academic development.
Provide crisis intervention services including consultation, evaluation, counseling, referral, and follow-up. These services include rotating coverage of daytime emergency crisis services and after-hours on call for evenings, weekends and holidays.
Plan, conduct and evaluate outreach programs and services designed to facilitate student development and work cooperatively with university colleagues in developing and implementing quality programs.
Participate in ongoing evaluative procedures of Center programs and services.
Participate in ongoing professional development through in-service education programs conducted in the center, on campus, and/or professional organizations.
Provide supervision to graduate level trainees and/or, when appropriate, to staff counselors for licensure in their relevant discipline
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education/Experience
Master’s degree required in counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy, or terminal degree in other appropriate human services field; Eligibility for state licensure and/or certification in respective professional field
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Doctoral degree preferred in: counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy, or terminal degree in other appropriate human services field; Demonstrated experience and expertise in short-term counseling; Demonstrated interest in and experience working with college students including diverse and/or underrepresented college student populations; Demonstrated ability in outreach programming; Demonstrated consultation skills; Knowledge of current research in the field of psychology, counseling and college student development; Experience working with clients in one or more of the following the areas of: eating disorders, sexual assault, trauma, LGBTQ concerns, veterans’ issues, and men’s issues and/or experience in provision of DBT-informed treatment preferred
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 03/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 03/30/2024
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69564
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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