Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION.

Second Baptist School is currently seeking a PART-TIME COLLEGE COUNSELOR for the 2024-2025 school year.

Position Title: College Counselor
Reports To: Director of College Guidance
Work Calendar: 20 Hours Per Week/Eleven Month

JOB SUMMARY.

The college counselor is a part-time position with a shared responsibility for guiding upper school students and families through the transition to post-secondary education. The college counselor works under the direction of the director of college guidance and is an active and engaged team member contributing to the fulfillment of duties in the office of College Guidance.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

Meet with parents to discuss and provide information about their student's college admissions process.
Assist with the fall application process as students finalize their college lists and submit applications.
Work closely with parents, students, and the Athletic Department to successfully navigate the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Serve as the liaison between the Athletic Department and College Guidance.
Serve as the lead for 9th and 10th grade students and parents in the College Guidance process.
Assist 9th and 10th grade students with the use of the online database Naviance.
Assist with the organization and management of SBS College Day held on campus each fall semester.
Responsible for the organization, planning, and execution of and serve as a chaperone on the SBS Interim Term Texas College Tour taken during the spring semester.
Communicate with the alumni relations coordinator to visit with SBS alumni at Texas colleges and universities.
As needed, assist the upper school counselor with 4-year plans.
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED.

To perform this job successfully, candidates must:

Possess a strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to our students.
Have a strong desire to be part of the upper school leadership team at Second Baptist School, a Christian college-preparatory school, which is a ministry of Second Baptist Church.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, multitasking and organizational skills.
Consistently desire to have a growth mindset that embodies the school's pursuit of excellence.
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Desire to partner with parents in the raising of their students.

CANDIDATE SUMMARY.

We seek the following in qualified candidates:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; a master's degree is preferred.
Have at least three years of experience in college counseling, college admissions or high school counseling.
A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to our students.
A heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
A desire to lead and support all school-wide initiatives.
A responsible steward of the school's resources and a personal commitment to support the school's fundraising efforts as able.
A strong work ethic.

Advanced Placement training/experience, independent school teaching, and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School are all considered a plus.

This job was posted on Fri Apr 19 2024 and expired on Sun Apr 21 2024.

Minimum $34K /yr

$37K /yr Average

Maximum $41K /yr

Tasks

Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.

Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.

Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.

Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.

Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.

Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.

Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.

Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.

Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.

Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.

Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.

Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.

Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees.

Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.

Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.

Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.

Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements and write letters of recommendation.

Provide students with information on topics, such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.

Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.

Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.

Establish and supervise peer counseling and peer tutoring programs.

Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.

Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.

Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.

Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.