Counselor-in-Residence

Chief Objective of Position

The Counselor-in-Residence is responsible for the following: assist students in defining and accomplishing personal and academic goals; provide counseling, crisis response support; assist students in overcoming specific personal, educational or behavioral problems that interfere with healthy living and success at the University; support the development of students by helping all students enhance their growth potential and thereby benefit from their academic and social environment; and, offer preventative support by anticipating environmental conditions that may negatively influence student welfare and to initiate interventions that will neutralize such conditions.

Work Tasks

• Provide individual and group counseling, consultation, and outreach focused on counseling and developmental needs and and issues of students.
• Provide crisis response intervention support to students in need.
• Provide psycho-education about anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, relationships, eating concerns, substance abuse, sexual assault another topics of concern to the welfare of students.
• Provide consulting services as needed concerning student issues related to counseling, development and behavior management in the residential community.
• Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and relations with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, administrators, other employees, other agency personnel and community members.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.
• Completed all work in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Safety issues are reviewed and communicated to assure a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work related absence.
• Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
• Immediately report unsafe work conditions and work-related incidents to your supervisor and participate in accident investigation requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) related to position

• Knowledge concerning individual and group counseling theory and practice.
• Skills in providing individual and group counseling.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong abilities in counseling, consulting and communication.

Required Education

Master’s degree in counseling, counselor education, or a closely related discipline, at time of start date.

Course work and appropriate training should include individual and group counseling, clinical theory, psychopathology, and standards of ethical practice.

Additional Consideration - Education

Course work or training in working with anxiety, depression, adjustment, trauma, identity concerns, substance abuse and at-risk suicide populations.

Experience Required

Experience in providing individual counseling.

Additional Consideration - Experience

• Experience in providing individual and group counseling in a college/university setting.
• Experience in providing consultation and psycho-educational outreach for resident advisors and residential populations.
• Experience in behavioral management techniques to assist students experiencing difficulty in adjusting to the university environment.

Salary Information

Starting at $49,500, commensurate with education and experience.

CNU Information

Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in the 388 Best Colleges: 2023 Edition, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience – great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia, enrolls approximately 4,500 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Academic programs at Christopher Newport University encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide as the #1 public regional university in Virginia and #3 in the South. The campus, convenient to neighborhoods, parks and the James River, features stunning public art and grounds and classical architecture.

Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit www.cnu.edu.

Application Instructions

Interested parties are requested to submit a cover letter; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references at the time of application.

This position will be posted until filled, however for priority consideration, please apply by September 12, 2024.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.