Academic Counselor

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title Academic Counselor

Position Type Staff

FTE

• 92
  
  

General Employment Period

August 1 through July 31

General Work Schedule (days of week)

Monday through Friday

General shift hours

8am-5pm

Benefits Eligible? Yes

Job Summary/Basic Function

This role’s primary responsibility is to support students through classroom teaching and individualized coaching to enhance academic performance. By instructing students on skill development, teaching content area knowledge, and unveiling the hidden curriculum of higher education, this role promotes student success with an equity-centered approach, emphasizing inclusivity to facilitate learning and achievement during critical transitional phases. Other responsibilities include targeted support by assisting with early alert and case management processes, assisting with Center for Student Success ( CSS ) student leadership opportunities, collaborating with key stakeholders on student support strategies, assisting with CSS curricula, and contributing to special projects, seminars, and events. All staff members in the Center for Student Success are expected to uphold and contribute to the Student Development and Campus Life Division strategic priorities including a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; attention to meeting Student’s Basic Needs; and the development of a Curricular Approach that meets Division learning goals.

Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.

Advise and instruct in DRIVE program – 40%

• Prepare and teach credit-bearing success courses for students in DRIVE , students who are conditionally admitted to the college
• Provide primary academic advising for first year DRIVE students
• Identify strategies to connect DRIVE students with campus resources and opportunities
• Collaborate with key stake holders to address and assess desired First-Year Experience learning outcomes
  
  

Provide individual academic counseling and coaching – 40%

• Conduct individual student meetings for skill development and academic support
• Facilitate learning of college skills by challenging students to practice success strategies while building supportive and mentoring relationships
• Develop academic success plans in consultation with students and key stakeholders
• Execute outreach and interventions designed for students identified as at-risk
• Manage a caseload of students, use Navigate to track all meetings and monitor progress
• Use data points including progress reports, mid-semester grades, and alerts to inform next strategies/support for students
• Coordinate with campus and community resources as necessary to evaluate progress and ensure appropriate support for students
• Serve as a resource for the development and assessment of strategies in the student support curriculum
  
  

Contribute to Center for Student Success student leadership opportunities – 10%

• Assist CSS colleagues with recruitment and hiring of student leaders
• Contribute to the training, mentorship, and supervision of student leaders as needed
• Serve as a resource for the development and assessment of strategies in the student leadership curriculum
• Assist with student hiring and onboarding as requested within CSS and throughout the division for various student leader roles
  
  

Collaborate on special projects, seminars, and events as determined by Center Director – 10%

• Assist with events in collaboration with partners in the Student Development & Campus Life Division
• Contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and seminars at the request of campus partners
• Participate in campus-wide recruitment, involvement, and retention efforts
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, three years’ experience in student affairs or academic advising related field; or master’s degree in progress
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices and experience supporting diverse needs and populations
• Strong communication skills including presentation or training experience
• Strong history of collaboration and teamwork
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Student Affairs or other related Education field
• Experience with EAB Navigate or related early alert system
• Classroom teaching and curriculum development experience
  
  

Open Until Filled No

Screening Begins 07/16/2024

Benefits

Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• Planned Time Off ( PTO ) starting at 18 days/year
• 13 paid holidays including the time off in between Christmas and New Year
• Paid parental leave
• Extended Illness Benefit ( EIB )
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
• Up to 50% tuition discount with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC - TEP , ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides
  
  

EEO/AA Statement

Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Contingencies Background Check

Location Moorhead