"Academic Counselor, Nursing Student Development and Counseling"

Academic Counselor, Nursing Student Development and Counseling

Position Number: 976079

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: $41,513 - $66,421

Position Type: Non-Faculty

Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research

Organizational Unit Overview:

The primary mission of the College of Nursing, Academic Support and Counseling Center (CON ASCC) is to maximize the academic success, personal development, and graduation of all nursing students. Additionally, the ASCC provides services to intended nursing students on a variety of topics related to academic success, personal development, and admission to the CON. The CON ASCC also serves as a change agent and as a resource for addressing issues of student culture, development, and engagement. A specific goal of the CON ASCC is to improve the nursing student learning experience and the graduation rate of admitted nursing students.

Job Duties:

This is for a 12-month, non-faculty at-will position.

50% Academic and Personal Counseling:

Provide academic and personal counseling, mental health crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and consultations in individual and group formats. The academic counselor serves all declared undergraduate and graduate nursing majors enrolled in classes online or face-to-face. Psycho-educational programs and academic services will focus on improving the students stress and anxiety management, test-taking and study skills, interpersonal relationships, and overall academic and personal development to promote student support, engagement, retention, and success. In addition, the academic counselor may provide referrals to campus and community resources.

15% Counseling:

Provide walk-in mental health crisis intervention services including consultation, evaluation, counseling, referral, and follow-up.

15% Student Development:

Work cooperatively with university colleagues to provide psycho-education, programs, and services designed to facilitate student development.

10% Consulting and Supervision:

Provide students, faculty, and staff consultations and provide supervision for peer tutors, peer mentors, and graduate assistants (GAs).

10% Other Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned (i.e. orientation activities, professional development, university committees, teaching NURS 3005, graduation, etc.)

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or appropriate mental health field.
• Knowledge of trends, theories, and effective models in college counseling and student development.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues in the area of counseling.
• Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in counseling documentation, public speaking, and leadership.
• Experience in assessing and intervening in a wide range of academic and psychological concerns.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

North Carolina licensure as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Clinical Social Worker or eligibility for state licensure and/or certification in a respective professional field.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Direct counseling experience in higher education is preferred.
• Experience with study skills and test-taking skills.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in, counseling, outreach programming, academic coaching, evaluation, and consulting.
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with university technology (MS Office, WebEx, Banner, Canvas, Qualtrics, Graphic design, etc.).
• Commitment to a proactive student development perspective involving an active relationship with the College of Nursing.
• A self-directed team player prepared to handle a busy caseload with the ability to manage multiple tasks. Interest, ability, and skills to work professionally and effectively with various populations of college students, faculty, and staff.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 05/24/2025

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/86260

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