New Jersey Institute of Technology · 2 months ago
Counselor - PT - Talent Search
Newark, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
2+ years expNew Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Talent Search Counselor to provide academic, career, and educational counseling. The role involves assisting students with college admissions and financial aid processes, as well as implementing the goals and standards of the Talent Search Program.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Screen middle and high school students, as well as former high school and college students, that have not completed their education beyond the secondary and post-secondary levels, to determine program eligibility
Collect analyze and maintain student data, including report cards, test scores, and Personal Educational Plans to improve service delivery to students and increase student outcomes
Develop and maintain a file on each eligible participant for use in education and career planning
Supervise and conduct group counseling, individual counseling, and personal development activities
Organize and conduct career workshops, seminars, and other educational activities. Conduct entrance and exit interviews of program participants
Assist the Program Director in program planning and evaluation, reviewing applications for admission, and financial aid, assessing educational needs, and developing goals of project participants
Assist in developing program proposals and preparing reports -Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field
Two or more years of counseling experience, academic advising, or teaching experience at the middle school, high school, or post-secondary level
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Demonstrated skills in individual and group counseling techniques
Experience in conducting testing and training activities
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
Work on Saturdays and during off-hours is required
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, Psychology or related field
Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students
Knowledge of TRiO programs is helpful
Company
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.99MKey Investors
National Science FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-09Grant· $6M
2023-01-18Grant· $1.3M
2022-08-29Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Joyoung Lee
Associate Professor
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