Counseling and Wellness Programming Coordinator

Details:

Posted: April 21, 2022
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted Thursday, May 5, 2022, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

Gateway Community College
20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
**This position is not remote**

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

Spring 2022

Position Summary:

The Counseling and Wellness Programming Coordinator provides mental health programming to support the Counseling and Wellness office objectives. The Educational Assistant’s main function is to assist students in community resources and planning presentations.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree social work, human services, psychology, or a related field, with relevant practical experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with event planning and/or programming.
• Experience working with non-traditional college students.
• Experience with high-risk populations and best practices to serve them in higher education.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Counseling and Wellness Counselors, the Counseling and Wellness Programming Coordinator is accountable for assisting students in community resources and planning presentations through these essential functions:

• Planning and implementation of student mental health programming, with a particular focus on students who are traditionally underserved.
• Coordinating with the Dean of Student Affairs and Counseling and Wellness Center staff to coordinate efforts to ensure students have access to necessary mental health support.
• Conducting outreach to and collaborating with community-based mental health-related agencies.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Salary:

$33.59 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F