Counseling and Development Specialist II

Job Title

Counseling and Development Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medicine - Office Of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,333.34 monthly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Counseling & Development Specialist II, under general supervision, provides academic skills, academic counseling, and other services to students in individual and group formats.

What you need to know

Salary: $50,162 - $64,480

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in area relevant to position
• Five years of work experience in teaching, counseling or related areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Degree in teaching
• Degree in counseling
• Five years teaching experience
• Texas Teaching Certificate
• Work beyond normal hours and/or on weekends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Academic Support Student Counseling: Provides individual student consultation and mentoring regarding academic support for coursework

• Student Evaluation: Provides individual evaluation and academic support for preparation for both classroom and national exams such as the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2

• Risk Identification: Identifies and provides early intervention for at-risk students

• Diagnostic Testing: Administers and interprets diagnostic testing to evaluate learning skills and learning needs, the provide appropriate support

• Presentation of Academic Support Sessions: Provides students various workshops, resources, and other services depend on identified academic needs of the students

• Development & Implementation of Academic Support Programs: Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of all School of Medicine academic support services for School of Medicine students, primarily on the BCS campus

• Special Projects: Assists with special projects

• Reporting: Assists in the development of reports and data entry. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.