St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE: Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Various SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional - GRADE: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

Executes counseling functions in the student services area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates individual initiative and the ability to be a contributing member of a team.
• Conducts counseling sessions with students to help them think critically in resolving conflicts, solving problems, or making decisions.
• Maintains currency in the counseling profession and demonstrates mature, professional judgments.
• Demonstrates leadership in serving as a student development specialist, student advocate, and consultant to faculty and staff.
• Responds to individuals experiencing difficulties and/or personal problems through appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Develops and makes presentations addressing life skills and college success.
• Facilitates student career planning and decision making. Interprets career assessment instruments.
• Assists in developing annual departmental objectives and contributes to achieving these objectives.
• Maintains and fosters articulation activities with high schools, colleges and universities, and academic programs.
• Conducts new student orientations.
• Conveys accurate and current academic information to students, faculty, and staff.
• Interprets placement test results and makes appropriate course recommendations.
• Understands and appreciates individual and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of and communicates effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Understands and uses available technology, materials, and tools related to the job.
• Demonstrates initiative in assuming new assignments to address the needs of students and the department.
• Follows federal, state, college, and department guidelines that relate to the job.
• Promotes positive public relations for the department and the institution.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Counseling or a Master’s degree including 18 graduate hours in Counseling.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Strong written and oral communication skills. Computer skills.

 

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