Counselor - PT - Talent Search

Title :

Counselor - PT - Talent Search

Department : TRiO

Reports To :

Director TRIO Programs

Position Type : Staff

Position Summary :

Under the leadership of

the Trio Director, the Talent Search Counselor provides academic, career, and

educational counseling, as well as assistance with completing the college

admissions and financial aid process. The counselor also

provides motivational support and academic counseling and acts as an advocate

for program participants. The Talent Search Counselor is responsible for the

effective implementation and achievement of all goals, objectives, and

standards associated with the Talent Search Program as outlined by the US

Department of Education.

The Talent Search Program

provides academic instruction, mentoring, tutorials, and counseling services

to students in grades six through twelve.

These services take place

on the NJIT Campus and at assigned target schools. During the academic year,

there are 20 to 26 sessions on Saturdays that run from 8 : 30 am until 2 : 30 pm. There is also an

afterschool program that runs Monday through Thursday from 3 : 00 pm until 6 : 00

pm as well as evening orientations and activities that are typically

scheduled from 6 pm until 8 : 00 pm. Saturday and off-hour work is required.

The Talent Search Counselor will report to the Project Director; however,

they will work very closely with high school and middle school teachers and counselors,

and with the appropriate campus and community agency personnel.

Essential Functions :

• 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.

Additional Functions :

program proposals and preparing reports -Assist in the development and

implementation of curriculum Perform other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

testing and training activities. Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite. Work

on Saturdays and during off-hours is required.

Preferred Qualifications :

in Counseling, Student Personnel Services, Psychology or related field.

Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students.

TRiO programs is helpful.

Salary Information :

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this position is $40.00-$50.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Part-Time

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