"Academic Success Counselor"

Summary

The Academic Success Counselor will work with, counsel and mentor a diverse group of students, to support their academic and personal well-being. First year student academic support will be the main focus for the Academic Success Counselor. The position will start in the spring term (January 2026).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Director and Assistant Director for Academic Success, Academic Affairs Deans, faculty and staff, to know, communicate, and implement academic policies and procedures.
• Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Success, work as a team with the Director of Academic Success to counsel students needing academic assistance, time management skills, tutoring services, and connecting to appropriate resources on or off campus.
• Utilize the student alert system, and act as a 'coordinator of care' for identified students needing immediate counseling and resources, specifically first year students.
• Counsel and support students identified as having academic difficulties, or other concerns keeping them from classroom success, including those needing acute and/or long term support.
  • Communicate with faculty and student life staff to identify and support students of concern.
  • Promote a learning environment supportive of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Work directly with parents of students who are in academic distress within FERPA guidelines.
• With knowledge of College and community resources, manage communication and resource materials to assist in retention efforts.
• Maintain ongoing and open communication with other campus partners including the departments of Student Life, Athletics, and Enrollment, as well as the Counseling Center.
• 10 month position during academic year.

Supervisory Duties

This position has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Higher education experience is strongly preferred
• Experience in a field related to advising and counseling
• Knowledge of college advising practices
• Demonstrable written, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and problem solving skills

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.