Destination Graduation Counselor

Delta State University Cleveland, MS Full-time Education

Posted on April 7, 2024

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Delta State University

Destination Graduation Counselor

Position Type: Staff

Department: Student Success Center

Posting Number: 201201468

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure:

Salary Basis: 12 month

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and conduct study skills and wellness workshops held throughout the year.
Work closely with Institutional Research to prepare required programmatic data and reports.
Work closely with Student Success Center team members to monitor S.O.S. (DSU's early alert system) referrals to proactively identify, track and monitor at-risk students ensuring quality assistance to students.
Work collaboratively with other offices and departments across campus promote S.O.S and proactively identify, track and monitor at-risk students ensuring quality assistance to students.
Recruit, train, and oversee intern(s).
Initiate, plan and implement strategies to improve student success and increase retention and graduation rates.
Work closely with summer orientation to assist students in transitioning to college.
Follow guidelines with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) as they pertain to the students' rights to privacy and accuracy and retention of academic records.
Refer at-risk students to other campus resources as needed.
Work with campus partners to stay abreast of opportunities in student success and student support services.
Any other duties as assigned related to student success and Destination Graduation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in social work/human services, Counseling, or related field preferred.
Experience in working with academic/career coaching for at-risk students, grants’ management/ implementation, event planning; with experience in higher education preferred.
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; with Banner and social media experience preferred.
Demonstrated record of:
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department.
- Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
- Plan and budget time wisely, be detail-oriented and motivated to take initiative.
Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Bachelor’s degree required.
Demonstrated record of:
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department.
- Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
- Plan and budget time wisely, be detail-oriented and motivated to take initiative.
Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Master’s degree in social work/human services, Counseling, or related field preferred.
Experience in working with academic/career coaching for at-risk students, grants’ management/ implementation, event planning; with experience in higher education preferred.
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; with Banner and social media experience preferred.

Salary:
12 monthCommensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required.
Demonstrated record of:
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department.
- Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
- Plan and budget time wisely, be detail-oriented and motivated to take initiative.
Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work/human services, Counseling, or related field preferred.
Experience in working with academic/career coaching for at-risk students, grants’ management/ implementation, event planning; with experience in higher education preferred.
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; with Banner and social media experience preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Additional Information:
This is a grant position.

Open Date: 03/07/2024

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Click Here

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

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