Elizabeth City State University Hiring for Coordinator/Counselor at Elizabeth City, NC  Full Time

The primary purpose of Student Support Services is to provide academic support services to low income, first generation college students and individuals with disabilities.

The primary purpose of the position is to be responsible to the Director for the overall planning, development and coordination of guidance, counseling, and testing for the Upward Bound students. The Coordinator is involved in the evaluation process related to the Upward Bound Project and is specifically responsible for accurate record-keeping of pertinent data to be used for evaluation. it will be necessary for the Coordinator to know what is expected of each staff member and to understand the total commitment as it will affect the institution at each high school. This position includes the implementation of a strong academic and personal counseling program for the Upward Bound students, coordination of counseling services with other student services such as the Career Counseling/Placement Program, and the testing and continual study and evaluation of the counseling process and preparation of reports and studies as needed.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Education, a Human Service Field or a degree in one of the core curriculum areas (mathematics, science or English) with experience in the administration of a program similar in nature to that of Upward Bound, five or more years of demonstrated expertise in working with disadvantaged students and personal traits essential to the needs of the position. The incumbent should also be aware of the laws and policies that relate to minors.

Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Education, a Human Service Field or a degree in one of the core curriculum areas (mathematics, science or English) with experience in the administration of a program similar in nature to that of Upward Bound, five or more years of demonstrated expertise in working with disadvantaged students and personal traits essential to the needs of the position. The incumbent should also be aware of the laws and policies that relate to minors.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant.