Westchester Community College Hiring for PT Adjunct Academic Counselor (Two Positions) at Valhalla, NY Full Time

Category:: Adjunct Positions – Non-Teaching Faculty
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Department:: Center for Academic Counseling & Student Success
Locations:: Valhalla, NY
Posted:: Dec 22, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Non-Teaching Faculty
Ref. No.:: PTAAC122223
Position ID:: 171215

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Acting Director of The Center for Academic Counseling and Student Success, the P/T Adjunct Academic Counselor will engage students through effective enrollment and case management interventions as well as provide service to the college. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engage students in choosing a career, degree program, and a successful outcome by supporting students with their educational and life skills planning (e.g. goal development) and providing individualized academic counseling to students.
• Engage students in establishing successful behaviors and monitor their progress by connecting students to different on and off campus resources, assisting with the coordination and implementation of retention strategies, and providing intervention for students.
• Provide service to the college by assisting with campus reports, attending meetings, and serving occasional evening/weekend hours, and participating in student orientation programs and workshops.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess one of the following:

• Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or closely related field, and one year of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field as listed above, and three years of experience.
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field as listed above, plus a Bachelor’s degree in a non-specific field (other than those listed), and two years of experience.

The successful candidate will have experience with advising and a thorough understanding of exemplary approaches to support community college students. The successful candidate must possess a high attention to detail; excellent written and oral communications skills; and an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized. They must also have a proactive nature; exceptional judgement; and a collegial and team-oriented temperament. Proficiency in software systems including Microsoft Office applications is required. The ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information; an ability to be flexible and adaptive to changing needs and priorities; a strong student-centered orientation; and an ability to work with a team of diverse faculty, staff and students are essential. All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice in all college policies, practices, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual verbal and written fluency strongly preferred. Experience using platforms such as PeopleSoft, Degree Works, and Starfish is desirable. Experience with student support services, youth development or similar social service programs, and/or student advising experience; demonstrated intercultural competence and a continuing commitment to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice practices in support of the needs of marginalized and minoritized student populations.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled. This is a part time position that is partially grant funded, and the continuation of the position will be dependent upon the continuance of grant funds.

WORK SCHEDULE: Work hours will vary, up to 28 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $45.32 per hour. No benefits.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.