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About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Office of Student Affairs seeks a full-time Counselor. Reporting to the Director of Wellness and Support Services, the Counselor provides personal counseling services to students and to others in the college community on an individual and/or group basis. The Counselor is also responsible for providing related referral and consultation services. This position participates in the Division of Student Affairs and the Academic Senate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides personal counseling in regard to human development, personal growth, and success in college
• Provides crisis intervention support and referral
• Provides learning experiences related to wellness and personal growth through class presentations, workshops, group work, or training sessions
• Participates in collaborative relationships with various College departments for the enrichment of student development
• Establishes and maintains liaisons with community agencies to facilitate referrals
• Provides relevant classroom instruction as needed
• Utilizes related technology-based systems (BANNER, Starfish, LMS, etc.)
• Participates in recruitment, retention, and orientation activities

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
• Must possess LMHC, LMSW or LCSW at time of hire OR possess and/or agree to apply for a NYS LMHC Limited Permit and obtain full licensure within 36 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience in counseling preferred
• Experience in a community college setting working directly with students
• Knowledge of the laws that pertain to providing counseling services and maintaining student records
• Ability to interview clients, assist in analyzing problems and developing appropriate coping strategies
• Excellent communication and intrapersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to develop and implement related programs, services and activities.
• A commitment to providing services in accordance with the stated mission, goals, objectives and priorities of the College
• Working knowledge in technology-based systems (BANNER, Starfish, etc.)

Additional Information:

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady employment application
• References
• Diversity Statement: A separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development.

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.