Counselor/Advisor

Carroll Community College seeks a full-time Counselor/Advisor.

Job Summary:

This position assumes responsibility for the advising of current students including academically at-risk students, develops/delivers services to help students define and reach educational goals, and provides support as needed in outreach activities to new and current students. Understands the needs of diverse students and is able to create an inclusive and safe environment for all students. It reports to the Director, Advising and Transfer.

Essential Job Functions:     

• Advises current and prospective students regarding educational planning and facilitates students’ progress toward academic goals. Teaches new students how to use technology including student planning, Starfish and student email.  Supports and teaches students how to register, track progress and plan for transfer.
• Provides special support to students who are on academic probation including goal setting, and calculating GPA requirements for success.
• Assists in the recruitment and advising of prospective students by participating in high school visitations, open houses, and college/career nights; assists in other outreach activities for both current and prospective students. 
• Designs and presents workshops, class presentations, and seminars to facilitate academic planning, registration, and help meet students’ related counselling/advising needs.  
• Serves as the advising liaison with one or more Area of Study.  This includes participating in the planning and promoting of initiatives to encourage student involvement.
• Uses technology in the support of student success and retention.
• Understands and communicates career options and transfer planning for Area of study students.
• Provides support to students with personal issues, such as short-term counseling, referral, and crisis intervention. 
• Leads department-wide assessment projects as assigned.
• Serves on College committees as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female