Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC3264Advertised Title CARES Counselor II Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 016812 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Student Academic Success Minimum Position Qualifications
Master's degree in the relevant area and one (1) year of counseling in a higher education/college environment.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates with advising/counseling experience and knowledgeable of appropriate advising software tools: UMDegree, Appointment Plus and Banner.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.,
This position may require work beyond the normal schedule including some nights and early mornings during peak times of student needs.
Posting Date 01/18/2023 Closing Date 01/25/2023 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $42,000 - $46,350 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of various advising software such as UMDegree, Appointment Plus, and Banner.
Knowledge of counseling or advising best practices.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students.
Close attention to detail.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides academic coaching and advocacy sessions and monitors progress for students on academic warning, academic probation, or returning from academic suspension, students who have received an early intervention alert, and adult and transfer students.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services for new or returning adult and transfer students, students on academic warning, academic probation or returning from academic suspension
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with the development, implementation, and assessment of the early intervention system, including training and support to faculty, staff, and administrators.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develops, coordinates, and presents workshops, presentations, and panels on academic success, personal growth, and development.
Duties & Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators on individual student issues as well as overall student retention and graduation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Represents the unit on campus or community-wide committees and task forces focusing on student success, retention, and persistence.
Duties & Responsibilities
Researches best practices in the field, including adult and transfer student retention; academic probation, suspension, and reinstatement programs and services; early intervention strategies; and academic coaching.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
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