Coordinator of Counseling

Northwest Missouri State University • Maryville, MO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide project participants with counseling services. Upward Bound is a federally funded program that is currently funded through August 31, 2027. Continued funding is contingent upon a competitive application process.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Student Development, Counseling, Administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years’ experience working with disadvantaged students or students in a high school-aged educational setting.
• Experience required with assisting students with college admission processes and career awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and actively recruiting 82 eligible high school students to participate in the Project on an annual basis
• Design counseling curriculum for the six-week summer residential program
• Hire, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and Counseling Assistants for the summer program
• Assist Project Director/Academic Coordinator in designing and implementing a positive residential experience for the students during the six-week program
• Assist students with personal, career, and social awareness
• Assist with identifying speakers or facilitators and assist with planning activities for six on-campus Saturday Academies during the academic year
• Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided to project participants, including close monitoring of project database
• Assist with the completion of the Annual Performance Report
• Assist students with college admission processes, including scholarship and financial assistance
• Contribute to the grant writing process to secure program funding
• Be actively involved in university activities/committees which directly impact/reflect the interests of program participants
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level