Counselor EOC-NTP-8495

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

2d•$49,000

About The Position

Since 1966, the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a division of Hudson Valley Community College and part of the State University of New York, has offered tuition-free academic and workforce development opportunities to disadvantaged and educationally under-prepared individuals. CDEOC’s Mission: The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is an educational enterprise that serves eligible adult learners. The EOC delivers comprehensive, community-based academic and workforce development programs and provides support services leading to enhanced employment opportunities, access to further education, personal growth and development. CDEOC’s Vision: The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is to be recognized as a leader in New York State for: educational excellence, the ability to Optimize opportunity, and for Caring commitment to the students and community it represents. CDEOC’s Core Values: S – Service – to deliver quality, committed and caring assistance T – Teamwork – to work diligently, persistently, and cooperatively R – Respect – to treat everyone with dignity I – Initiative – to provide a warm, welcoming, and diverse community V – Versatile – to be flexible and adaptable E – Empower – to promote personal growth and confidence S – Success – to inspire and encourage achievement Capital District Educational Opportunity Center seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Please Note: In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support visa applications. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a reference and background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field.
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse and multicultural population
Basic computer competency
Knowledge and familiarity of local community services

Nice To Haves

Experience in goal setting, educational and program support counseling with adults, preferably in a postsecondary school setting.

Responsibilities

Monitor student progress, following up on attendance problems, helping the student to cope with barriers that may prevent program completion, and discontinuance from a program
Enforce policies and procedures outlined in the Student Handbook
Collaborate with faculty and administrators to provide effective services to students
Provide individual and or group counseling to assigned students
Conduct Orientation for new students, and provide course schedules and Student Handbooks
Refer students to appropriate community services and or programs for services unavailable at the EOC
Maintain records of student counseling sessions
Submit all reports in a timely fashion
Provide support for other counselors' students, in the event of a counselor absence
Participate in weekly Counselor and Instructional Department meetings
Conduct on -going academic counseling sessions with each student to determine his/her needs and goals
Maintain open communications with community agencies / resources
Establish and implement a professional development plan
Assist in the development and implementation of Center wide activities
Perform other related tasks as assigned.