Academic Counselor

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct oneonone counseling sessions with students to assess their academic needs and provide personalized guidance and support.
• Assist students in setting academic goals and developing plans to achieve them.
• Provide information and guidance on course selection major exploration degree requirements and academic policies.
• Offer support and resources for students experiencing academic challenges or personal difficulties.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops and programs on study skills time management and academic success strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and address students academic needs and issues.
• Keep accurate records of student interactions and progress maintaining confidentiality and adhering to privacy regulations.
• Participate in new student orientation and welcome programs to introduce counseling services and resources.
• Stay informed about current trends and developments in higher education and career pathways to better guide students.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of counseling services and resources.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance counseling skills and knowledge.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of counseling programs and services through data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with other counselors and staff to create a supportive and inclusive counseling environment.
• Support the overall mission and goals of the academic counseling center and the institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in counseling psychology education or a related field.
• Proven experience in academic advising counseling or student support services.
• Strong knowledge of academic programs degree requirements and educational resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to empathetically engage and support students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to assess students needs provide guidance and develop personalized academic plans.
• Understanding of student development and learning theories.
• Proficiency in using counseling software and student information systems for recordkeeping and data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and other stakeholders to support student success.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in counseling practices.
• Knowledge of best practices in academic counseling and student support services.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate student needs including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to adapt to change and contribute to a dynamic and evolving academic counseling environment.
• Understanding of relevant laws regulations and policies related to academic advising and student privacy.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on industry trends and practices.

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