The Research Foundation for SUNY, a private, not-for-profit Corporation invites applications for an Academic Counselor (local title of Program Counselor/Peer Mentor Coordinator) for TRiO. This position is grant-funded through the US Department of Education.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
1. Assessing the needs of participants;
2. Providing personal, financial, academic, career and graduate school counseling to participants and maintaining records of the services provided to each participant;
3. Presenting workshops in response to participant needs;
4. Coordinating and evaluating a peer mentoring program;
5. Attending Open House and other events outside of normal business hours ( as required);
6. Working with the Project Director to evaluate counseling and mentoring components;
7. Coordinating with faculty and referral agencies to ensure participants' optimal adjustment to college and academic progress;
8. Serving as academic advisor to TRIO SSS participants with undeclared majors, and;
9. Working with TRIO SSS staff members to organize academic/cultural enrichment events.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• The candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work,
education, higher education administration or an appropriate field related to program
objectives;
• Experience working with students at the college level (particularly disadvantaged
students and students with disabilities);
• Experience with assessment tools;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and;
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
• Experience in using the Microsoft suite of products;
• Knowiedge of Banner and BDMS or similar database software, and;
• Experience in working with federally funded programs, especially TRIO.
To apply, complete the application at https://portal.rfsuny .org/portal/page/portal/forms/hafrm0 11 _ fillable.pdf
and send to Mr. Sean Partridge, SSC Director, SUNY Potsdam, S128 B Sisson Hall, Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676 (email partrisc@potsdam.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately. Renewal of appointment is subject to the Research Foundation of SUNY policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of annual funding. The Research Foundation is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.