Student Counselor Job Description
Student counselor
provides university-wide academic advising and referral solutions focused especially on student goal attainment and student completion of college courses and degrees.
Student Counselor Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective student counselor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included student counselor job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Job Unusual Working Conditions
Manage a student caseload focused on addressing the academic, financial, career, and personal needs of SSS students
Offers student support and group counseling modules
Implement and monitors individual and group learning activities and workshops
Follow caseload management procedures, makes appropriate contributions to student database systems, and supports programmatic initiatives for SSS students
Contribute to the development of a comprehensive support delivery system that addresses academic and personal development needs of SSS students
Provide technical knowledge and expertise to evaluate academic credentials and diagnostic tests
Assist in the completion of the grant required annual performance report
Advisement with respect to courses needed to complete major requirements, monitoring academic progress of RBS Juniors, determining financial/personal issues and directing students to support service when necessary
Develop liaison relationships with RBS faculty and staff, other university departments
Student Counselor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Student Counselor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, FAFSA, OH, CAC
Education for Student Counselor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the student counselor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Education, Counseling, Health, Psychology, Social Work, Faculty, Communication, Graduate, Medical, Therapy
Skills for Student Counselor
Desired skills for student counselor include:
Appreciative advising model
Overseeing student leaders
Student development theory
Student support programs and ability to make proper referrals based on comprehensive assessments
Student-centered approaches
University audit systems and sources of assistance
College specific curriculum and degree requirements and University student services policies and practices
Assigned program area and gives updates to management on services
College student development theories and practice
Database software
Desired experience for student counselor includes:
Ability to work independently and effectively, and carry-out complex assignments without detailed instructions
Must be willing and able to complete frequent travel via car throughout California
1 year of experience in a college/university setting in outreach and recruiting
Access to office equipment in home preferred, , computer, printer, telephone
At least two years of experience supporting and participating in formal diversity or similar activities in a higher education or related setting
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with flexibility, tact, and diplomacy with students, faculty, staff and the community
Student Counselor Examples
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Student Counselor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a student counselor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for student counselor
- Provide support for students experiencing family, personal, or economic crises, which may impact school performance
- Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods
- Perform other duties as required for the department and/or college
- Counselors may also be assigned to teach counseling courses during a semester
- Acts as a liaison to the Director/Assistant Dean in student grievance matters
- Providing academic advising and counseling to undergraduate students, assists them with problem solving, and teaches them to advocate for themselves
- Establishing and maintains productive contacts with assigned caseload of Newark College of Arts & Sciences (NCAS) and University College-Newark (UC-N) students, counseling, facilitating declaration of major, progress toward graduation, and successful career and/or professional development for them
- Works with the retention and student support services unit to assist with coordination of Peer Advisor Program the coordination of all programs targeting first year students and students on academic probation
- Performs outreach, identifying and growing opportunities and marketing, and preparing students for success
- Develops relationships with faculty and other departments and contributes to transcript evaluation, advanced placement credit assessment, graduation certification, commencement activities, major/minor fair, website and social media maintenance, and any other special events or duties as needed
Qualifications for student counselor
- Must have good critical thinking, attention to detail and analytical skills
- Experience in providing guidance towards students meeting their career and/or personal goals
- Experience in working with the Asian and Pacific Islander community
- Experience with promoting success for students in college
- Experience in the development of educational plans and/or choosing a program of study/educational goals
- Experience working with at-risk students (low-income, 1st generation, ESL)
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Student Counselor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of student counselor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for student counselor
- Develop and prepare events and workshops on a variety of student success and career related topics as needed
- Ability to use career assessment tools
- Monitor student records and documentation
- Evening coverage may be required for this position
- Actively reaches out to students to promote the Honors Student Success Program and to schedule student appointments
- Supervises student mentors in the Honors PATH mentoring program
- Aids in the process of setting/resetting goals
- Actively connects students to unique engagement and involvement experiences that fit their future goals and interests
- Assists students in the conceptualization and production of the Honors Thesis as tool for advancing their academic and/or professional careers
- Actively collaborates across the college in promoting Honors courses, engagement experiences, scholarship opportunities, and other unique privileges available to Honors students
Qualifications for student counselor
- Possess an understanding of issues relevant to persons with disabilities and post-secondary disability services in order to develop and support services for students with disabilities
- Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships by employing empathetic student-centered counseling practices
- Ability to interact with a diverse population of students and employees, anticipate students' needs, expectations, and requirements
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including ability to make oral and written presentations through various media formats to colleagues to provide information, instructions, or explain subjects of importance
- Ability to set priorities to achieve objectives
- Skills in organization used to execute multiple projects and assignments simultaneously with an emphasis on accuracy and detail orientation
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Student Counselor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a student counselor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for student counselor
- Provides career counseling and advises students and alumni representing a broad range of career interests
- Interprets vocational assessment instruments
- Plans and presents career education workshops
- Reviews job documents (e.g., résumés, cover letters)
- Responds to outreach requests from the campus community
- Conducts mock interview sessions
- Supervises a graduate intern and co-supervises a student assistant as necessary
- Performs additional duties – for example, assisting with strategic planning initiatives, maintaining key liaison relationships with university constituents, and assisting with open houses and career fairs
- With direction from Associate Bursar, Collections performs timely due diligence including but not limited to, verbal and written communication with families and preparation and mailing of past due statements
- Processes student financial aid applications
Qualifications for student counselor
- A bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Counseling
- Ability to administer and interpret a variety of career assessment instruments
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds related to events
- Advise prospective applicants regarding application processing and eligibility requirements
- Identify potential candidates who would benefit by participation in special admission programs
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Student Counselor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of student counselor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for student counselor
- Counsel, investigate, problem-solve and resolve questions and issues from current and former students, faculty, staff, parents and third parties
- Evaluate and process appeals, waivers and petitions and other student fees
- Provide specialized back office support in functions
- Emulate the College’s mission and values in all interactions with others
- As a TeleCenter employee you will be calling prospective students with a specific purpose and asking them for a call to action
- Review aid applications for accuracy and verify application information with supporting documentation
- Assist with Banner System testing
- Provide start-to-finish One Stop student services using judgment and discretion in both simple and complex issues involving minimal supervisory guidance
- Deliver a holistic counseling experience related to course enrollment information, academic records, financial aid, billing and payment with a continuous focus on academic success and degree progress, financial wellness, student retention and graduation rates
- Investigate, problem-solve, and resolve questions and issues from students (current, former and alumni) and parents/families related to financial aid, registration, student accounts, and financial wellness
Qualifications for student counselor
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant state and federal law as well and regulations pertaining to operations under the State and Federal Departments of Education
- Comprehensive understanding of higher education operations and the interdependencies with the community and government bodies
- Mastery of oral and written communication to include the ability to collaborate, negotiate, gain consensus, and influence stakeholders
- Transcripts reflecting award of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- At least three years prior experience with student employment or a related field is preferred
- A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
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Student Counselor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of student counselor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for student counselor
- Provide referrals to other university offices/partners as needed
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of all student record information and submitted documentation to comply with Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Work closely with the Financial Aid, Registrar and Bursar Offices to ensure accuracy of information
- Develop and maintain a culture that supports student success and the mission of integrated enrollment services
- Provide One Stop related presentations to students and parents/families
- Serve as mentor/role model to One Stop Counselor I’s
- Works directly with the Associate Director for Student Services and academic program directors to provide information and guidance to SC&I students and to develop, implement, and evaluate program policies that serve to meet the needs of students in the areas of academics, student life and activities, and career development
- Provides academic and administrative support to special population students, including dual degree students
- Uses professional judgment to evaluate academic credentials in order to recommend admission decisions
- Designs intervention programs for students experiencing difficulty
Qualifications for student counselor
- 2 to 3 years of relevant experience providing career counseling, interpreting vocational assessment instruments, planning and presenting career education workshops, critiquing job documents (e.g., résumés, cover letters), and serving on administrative teams
- Preference for designation as a National Certified Counselor or licensure as a professional counselor
- Familiarity with vocational assessment instruments, career counseling techniques, career development theory, and job search strategies
- Ability to embrace and adapt to a dynamic work environment
- Willingness and availability to participate in all aspects of the Career Education Center, including working evenings and occasional weekends
- Two (2) years of administrative experience in a government agency, university setting, or large business office with responsibility for office management, preparation of reports and budgets, supervision of staff