Counselor - Academic Standards

Counselor - Academic Standards

Position Category: Staff - Full-Time

Summary:
Who are we
Education is at an inflection point. Universities are quickly evolving and new technologies are reshaping the education experience. We are Utah Valley University — the largest student enrollment among public universities in the state, with approximately 40,000 students. We are one of a growing number of institutions in the nation offering an integrated dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college.
Great people make great institutions and we are looking for a great Counselor to join our Academic Standards division in Orem, UT. Our approach to excellence is disciplined and quality-focused with an emphasis on creating a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their identities, develop plans for completing their academic goals, and thrive personally and professionally. We are looking for smart, quality-minded individuals who want to be a part of a high functioning, dynamic team. We believe in treating people fairly and your total compensation should reflect that. Bring your passion for student success and education and help us transform ourselves as we commit to a student-centered approach, anchored in lifelong professional curiosity and the motivation to continuously improve to better serve our students.
Do you champion an individualized, strengths-based approach? Do you love to learn and apply new strategies and methods to student development? Now is the right time to join UVU!

What you'll be doing

• The Academic Standards Counselor position counsels and coaches students experiencing academic difficulty to encourage student success, retention, and a return to Good Academic Standing.
• Works within three main student-centered domains: increasing self-awareness, developing academic skills, and helping access and navigate resources.
• Duties include academic coaching, explaining policies and procedures, making referrals, maintaining records and preparing statistical reports, interpreting career/interest and personality assessments, navigating a variety of academic challenges, participating in ongoing training and development, coordinating with other individuals and entities on campus, and representing the department on various projects, committees, and in meetings as assigned by the director.

UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in Counseling, Educational Psychology, Student Development Administration, Adult Education, Social Work, or a related Social Science field with at least one year of professional employment related to the Summary of Duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience with theory and practice related to student development, adult learning, study strategies, learning disabilities and challenges, neurodiversity in education, advising, and counseling.
• Experience in helping students identify strengths and opportunities in their learning behaviors and applying new approaches to achieve academic success.
• Knowledge of psychosocial interviewing and counseling and coaching techniques.
• Knowledge of, and ability to, administer and interpret the MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, Clifton Strengths, and other psychometric assessments.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, UVU’s mission and strategic directions.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including various electronic media, telephone, e-mail, and other technological platforms.
• Strong skills in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, email, and academic and campus software platforms (e.g., Banner and Civitas) as applied to management of student records, report preparation, and related activities.

Ability to:

• Be self-directed and complete tasks without supervision.
• Develop and implement a variety of support systems, programs, and initiatives related to student success.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Creatively and independently problem-solve by prioritizing, organizing, and multitasking during peak times while maintaining flexibility to address urgent concerns.
• Respectfully serve and appreciate individuals with diverse personalities, backgrounds, experiences, and worldviews.

Preferred Qualifications:


Physical Requirements:
Job responsibilities are performed in a general office environment.

Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: $41,412 to $51,765

Advertisement Number: STA64321
Open Date: 09/09/2021
Review Start Date: 09/15/2021
Close Date: 9/30/2021
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who apply on or before the “Review Start Date." This job advertisement may close at any time after the review date.

To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/24777

Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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