"Counselor, 1-Year Fixed Term / Community College Faculty"

Position Purpose

This position is assigned to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and reports to the Dean of Business, Industry, Human Services and Applied Design. The counselor provides advising and counseling support services to students in this division including but not limited to academic advising, career counseling, crisis triage and personal counseling.

Position Responsibilities

• Assess student and faculty needs within the division.
• Maintain an academic advising load and assist students with academic planning, major/program selection, course registration, educational goal setting, navigate institutional and systemic policies and procedures, learn academic skills, persistence, retention, graduation, and/or transfer.
• Provide career counseling to help students explore majors, identify career goals, and learn job readiness skills.
• Work independently within the division to support a diverse student population in the areas of personal counseling, academic advising, career counseling, and crisis triage.
• Provide individual personal counseling to help students navigate personal well-being and challenges that may affect academic success and connect students with relevant resources.
• Facilitate workshops and/or support groups on a variety of psychoeducational and holistic wellness topics within the Division.
• Provide crisis triage support and referrals when students face personal challenges that affect their ability to engage academically.
• Actively serve as the counselor liaison within the Division.
• Participate in faculty service to the college and broader community, including committee work, partnerships, and institutional initiatives.

Salary Range

Salary and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) and the State of Minnesota. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary min: $51,303
Salary max: $71,893
*(Column max: $94,542)*
*Existing faculty would keep their current salary or candidates with higher education levels could be placed higher in the salary range.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling or counseling psychology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing educational counseling and/or academic advising in a college setting.
• Experience in a community college or open-access institution, including familiarity with transfer systems, articulation agreements, career and guided pathways, and student success initiatives such as retention efforts and coaching.
• Knowledge of academic advising practices, career counseling principles, assessment methods, and student development theory.
• Experience using technology to support academic advising and counseling functions, including web-based tools, student information systems, and related software.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with students representing a wide range of interests, abilities, and life circumstances.
• Strong public speaking, writing, electronic communication, and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm (35 hours per week with a 30-minute lunch each day)

Telework

Century currently operates in a hybrid work environment. The hiring manager will provide guidance to the type of work environment at/following the interview process.

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants - Please make sure your application materials reflect how your name appears in Workday. All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub.
External Applicants - Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials. Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications.
Please upload the following documents to your application:
- Cover letter/letter of interest.
- Current resume.
- Unofficial Transcripts - (Unofficial transcripts are required for all applicants. If foreign transcripts are being submitted, they must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.)
You can upload the required application documents under the cover letter/resume section with a maximum total of 5 documents. These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg).
Candidates having issues with job applications (i.e., unable to apply) or needing accommodations can email: careers@minnstate.edu. Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to jobs@century.edu.
For additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, https://www.century.edu/home/employment/.