Counselor

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Type of Position:
Management - Student Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

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Department:
Student Services

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The UAM College of Technology-McGehee is searching for a Counselor to work as a member of the Student Services team. The Counselor is responsible for a host of critical student support services: recruiting of students, coordinating large campus events (such as Career Day, open houses, and new student orientation), coordinating the College’s academic alert program, serving as the primary academic advisor during new student registration, working with students and faculty to establish disability services accommodations, serving as advisor to the National Technical Honor Society (the College’s student leadership program), proctoring exams, as providing mental health support to students, as needed.
The candidate selected to fill this role should be a natural leader who is passionate about vocational education and student success and retention. They must be a visionary self-starter able to work autonomously with little supervision, but also able to work collaboratively as a team member to follow-through with projects. Additionally, they must be able to develop relationships and connections with high school students, guidance counselors, workforce personnel, and members of the community at-large to sell the programs and their value at the College of Technology-McGehee. They also must be comfortable with public presentations. This position requires the counselor to frequently be out of the office recruiting students at a variety of places, such as high schools, job fairs, and cold-calling businesses.
This position requires occasional evenings and Saturdays.

Qualifications:

The selected candidate must hold a master's degree in counseling, education, or related field with a minimum of five years recent experience in education--counseling licensure is highly preferred. Having experience and knowledge of higher education/student success policies and practices is also highly preferred. They must be a natural leader and must have exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. They must be able to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, educational partners, and external agencies and organizations. They must be able to sell the programs of study and their value to a plethora of constituency groups to build a pipeline of students into those programs of study. Must have proficient computer skills, good organizational skills, the ability to pay careful attention to policy details, and must be able to work a flexible schedule to provide occasional evening and Saturday services.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$40,000-$42,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Bob Ware, Vice Chancellor for College of Technology-McGehee
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving

Benefits Eligible:
Yes