EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM COUNSELOR (Grant Funded)

Position Announcement

Position: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM COUNSELOR (Grant Funded)

The EOP Program Counselor encourages effective student behaviors, provides emotional support, serves as an advocate, makes appropriate referrals and assists with the overall college transition and adjustment process. Under the supervision of the EOP Director, the counselor is responsible for all assignments and/or functions related to the counseling of Educational Opportunity Program students. The EOP Counselor provides support to students with respect to academic planning, program and course selection. Incumbent will aid students in interpreting academic rules and regulations, such as prerequisites or other course requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counseling sessions relating to academic, financial, career and personal counseling matters

Submit periodic and semester counseling reports as required by the Director

Participate in the EOP orientation program

Maintain office hours

Work with students in the pre-freshman summer program

Provide support to the EOP students through the admissions process

Maintain logs of daily counseling activities

Support students through the financial aid application process

Participate in campus/community activities

Work directly with faculty to enhance the advisement process

Create academic workshops & programs throughout the year

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel or related field.

Two to five years of experience providing personal, academic, financial or career counseling to students in a postsecondary setting.

Demonstrated ability to work with students from historically disadvantaged and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Starting Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

To apply:

Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.

Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Rockland Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Our mission demonstrates a strong public commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel or related field.

Two to five years of experience providing personal, academic, financial or career counseling to students in a postsecondary setting.

Demonstrated ability to work with students from historically disadvantaged and culturally diverse backgrounds.