Counselor - Student Success

Job ID: 274896

Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. Site

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing personal, crisis, group, career and academic counseling to students at one or more locations or sites.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.

• Counsels with students individually or in groups; provides crisis intervention counseling

• Coordinates classroom presentations for the purposes of acquainting students with departmental services

• Assists in serving students with disabilities

• Coordinates the scheduling, instruction, and publicity for academic enrichment programs/workshops

• Oversees outreach programs for various student groups, faculty and staff

• Assists in the selection and proper use of appropriate self-evaluation instruments

• Oversees the distribution of programmatic materials

• Maintain files and reporting statistics; contribute to the preparation of institutional reports

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in counseling or a course of study related to the occupational field

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years

• Professional licensure as a counselor within the state of Georgia is required. Exceptions can be made for those individuals within one year of licensure. All licensing within the state of Georgia must be completed within the first 12 months of employment in order to continue in this position.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Preferred Qualifications

• Full licensure as LPC (licensed professional counselor) or LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and ACS (Approved Clinical Supervisor) is preferred.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents to Attach

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

3) Unofficial transcripts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of University System of Georgia, Board of Regents and institutional policies and procedures

• Knowledge of personal, career, group, academic and crisis counseling principles and practices

• Knowledge of human developmental theory

• Knowledge of assessment and testing principles

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs

• Skilled in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and to gain trust

• Skilled in oral and written communication

Apply Before Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto: oneusgsupport@usg.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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