Counselor for the Counseling and Wellness Center
- Employer
- County College of Morris
- Location
- Randolph, New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 21, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counselor Education, Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Counseling, Multicultural Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Counselor for the Counseling and Wellness Center
Job Category
Administrative Staff
Range Minimum
$64,163
Position Type
Full Time
Department
Counseling
Job Summary
Serves as a key member of the Counseling and Wellness Center. Develop, conduct, and manage multiple student projects and programs including student advocacy, academic skill building/education planning, personal skill building and resource connection. Assist the Coordinator of the Counseling and Wellness Center with development and planning initiatives that focus on student success and retention. Participate in the evaluation, review, and development of learning outcomes for all department programs and initiatives.
Uses holistic wellness model to provide comprehensive support to students on issues that may interfere with academic success. Stays current on prevalent topics such as the 8 dimensions of well, resources on and off campus, anxiety and stress, depression, relationships, domestic violence, suicide, self-image, bullying and anger management. Intervenes and responds to crisis situations. Provides culturally competent support to all students with an emphasis on underrepresented and underserved student populations. Conducts support groups and workshops that provide students with opportunities for self-exploratory growth and the development of resiliency skills.
Provides comprehensive support to the student body by identifying barriers to academic success. Common support provided includes academic skill building and assisting students with education planning, including but not limited to re-entry into the academic environment, increasing specific skill sets for successful class completion, understanding decision-making and navigating the college environment.
Designs and coordinates educational events, guest speakers, interactive presentations, and programming on prevalent topics, including facilitating awareness and prevention months for the campus community.
Acts as a student advocate and makes appropriate referrals to on campus and community resources. Provides education to faculty and staff on prevalent topics to assist students on campus. Stays current on changes within the college and higher education at large including strategies to enhance proactive intervention approaches.
Assists with the planning, coordination, and evaluation of outreach programs for specific populations including retention activities to support student success.
Assists the Coordinator of C&WC with updating memorandum of agreements and mental health resources created and distributed by the office.
Collaborates with members of the department and the campus community to develop innovative student development and retention strategies as well as programs for a variety of at-risk populations including, but not limited to, athletes, probation and dismissal students, underrepresented students, LGBTQ+ populations.
Contributes to the department’s strategic planning initiatives. Assists in the department’s outcomes and assessment data collection and reporting. Evaluates and review learning outcomes for workshops and programs of responsibility.
Qualifications - Education
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field. Professional or Associate License required.
Qualifications - Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years working in a higher education, community college setting preferred.
Qualifications - Skills
Skills in the following areas preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office, crisis Intervention, bi-lingual, excellent written and communication skills.
Work Hours
Evening and some Saturdays during the academic year
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S260P
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Date
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link for Posting
https://jobs.ccm.edu/postings/1473
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you hold a current, professional license?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of Professional References
Company
Located on 222 acres of rolling terrain in Randolph, County College of Morris (CCM) has been meeting the educational and training needs of residents and businesses in Morris County for 50 years. The college first opened its doors to students in 1968 after Henderson Hall, the first building on campus, was completed. The first class consisted of 592 full-time and 703 part-time students. Enrollment grew quickly and now CCM graduates more than 1,000 students each year.
CCM is focused on excellence in teaching and lifelong learning through the delivery of exceptional programs and services that reflect a dedication to inclusiveness and diversity, educational advancement, cultural enrichment and workforce development. A dedicated faculty engaged in research and practice provides CCM students with a learning environment that has produced one of the highest graduation and transfer rates among New Jersey’s community colleges.
Today, the college offers more than 45 associate degree programs, along with a full slate of certificate and workforce development programs. The college holds more than 200 transfer agreements and its graduates annually transfer to the state’s and nation’s best four-year institutions.
CCM also provides multiple opportunities to be engaged in an active student life program. In particular, there are more than 50 student clubs and organizations, an award-winning student newspaper and literary magazine, and eight intercollegiate athletic sports programs for men and women.
Included among its distinctions, CCM was the first community college in New Jersey to be named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. Along with a strong STEM foundation, the college is known for the quality of its liberal arts, performing arts, health science, and culinary and hospitality programs.
The County College of Morris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCM is committed to excellence through diversity, and as such, we encourage applicants from all people including members of ethnic/racial minorities, from veterans, and from persons with disabilities.
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