Director of Student Services and Counseling

Salary: $51,720.00 - $81,718.00 Annually
Location : Bradenton
Job Type: Collegiate School
Department: Collegiate School - Bradenton
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Work days: Monday-Friday
Desired start date: 06/08/2026


SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

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Job Summary


This is a responsible, professional academic support position who oversees student services which includes enrollment, student progress and family communication, collaboration and division of duties with the other school counselor. This position also collaborated with the dual enrollment College Program for 11-12th grade, accountable for schedule/credit audits and graduation, for example. The position provides guidance, teacher curriculum and counseling support to all grades, with a focus on communication with middle school. This role must be certified school counselor, and will coordinate curriculum and activities with Collegiate School academic coaches, communicates with Collegiate School staff and students to prepare and implement a comprehensive support program for the students. The position oversees a guidance-based staff assistant and coordinates with community counseling partners.

*Note* This is a professional academic support position responsible for overseeing student services, including enrollment, student progress, and family communication, in collaboration with the other school counselor. The role also partners with the dual enrollment college program for grades 11-12, with responsibilities such as schedule and credit audits and graduation tracking.

The position provides guidance, curriculum support, and counseling services across all grade levels, in coordination with the middle grades counselor. This individual collaborates with Collegiate School academic coaches and communicates regularly with staff and students to develop and implement a comprehensive student support program.

The role supervises a guidance-based staff assistant and coordinates with community counseling partners.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.


Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

1. Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, State College of Florida, the school board, and administrative procedures. Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and college policy that govern the educational process.
2. Conducts counseling sessions with students to help them think critically in resolving conflicts, solving problems, or making decisions. Maintains currency in the counseling profession and demonstrates mature, professional judgments. Makes recommendations and connects students to additional counseling services provided by community resources.
3. Supervises student services school counselor in the second role and the assistant in student services who reports to this position. Possible shared supervision of registrar regarding enrollment and student progression.
4. Demonstrates leadership in serving as a student development specialist, student advocate and consultant to faculty and staff.
5. Responds to individuals experiencing difficulties and/or personal problems through appropriate referrals to college and community resources. Maintains excellent communication with parents regarding student success.
6. Develops and make presentations addressing life skills and college success. Works closely with academic coaches to provide and assist with curriculum.
7. Facilitates student career planning and decision-making; interprets career assessment instruments. Works with academic coaches to assist with curriculum, such as Xello.
8. Assists in developing annual departmental objectives and contributes to achieving these objectives.
9. Collaborates with the staff assistant and registration specialist in enrollment of students. Interprets placement test results and makes appropriate course recommendations. Surveys transcripts to ensure graduation requirements are met. Assists in providing recommendations for students.
10. Monitors and leads the Multi-Tiered System of Support as the IST chair, incorporating collaboration with the student services team, head of school, special ed coordinator and teachers.
11. Follows federal, state, college and department guidelines that relate to the job. Included as a member of the school leadership team, implementing new legislation to current policies and procedures.
12. Promotes positive public relations for the department and the institution.
13. Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualifications


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Counseling or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education including 18 graduate hours in Counseling. Or equivalent combination of education/experience as verified by the certification department in the School District of Manatee County and/or the Florida Department of Education.

Must hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Counseling (or eligible). Experience in counseling at the middle/high school preferred.

• Other Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of student confidentiality requirements. Knowledge of Florida education system and high school graduation requirements. Knowledge of college admissions, dual enrollment and college scheduling.


Embraces a multicultural and diverse environment, demonstrates an understanding of first- generation college families, and supports the College's diversity initiatives.

• Supervisory Experience:

One to two years of direct supervisory experience including performance management, training and coaching preferred.

• Language Ability:

Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in group settings, and to respond to general public, colleagues and students. Excellent English listening and speaking skills required. Ability to work effectively with student, facility, staff and administrators.

• Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Must have understanding of basic statistics used in data collection.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form. Ability to exercise a high degree of attention to detail and organization.

• Computer Skills:

Must demonstrate effective use of instructional technology and be familiar with current office hardware and software.
To perform this job successfully, the candidate should have basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, Internet, e-mail, and presentation software and ability to learn the enterprise software of the College within one month of hire.

• Certificates and Licenses:

Must hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Certified School Counselor (or eligible).

Responsibility for People and Property:
Supervises Collegiate School advisor/instructor and staff assistant.


Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

This position has routine contact with all levels of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota staff and students.

• External Contacts:

This position has routine contact with prospective students, special interest groups, and community agencies. Frequent contact with parents, high school counselors and faculty, and vendors. Occasional contact with local businesses and industry.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, use manual dexterity, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information


In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.

Service Excellence : All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:
RESPECTFUL
Act in a courteous manner
Actively listen to gain full understanding
Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"
Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVE
Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner
Take ownership of actions and decisions
Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking
Answer and return phone calls and emails
Use proper communication etiquette
Banish the phrase "not my job"
Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATE
Do it right the first time
Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others
Ask probing questions
Use resources effectively and efficiently

COLLABORATIVE
Participate in teams
Develop team skill sets
Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents
Develop internal and/or external connections
Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.
Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.

Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.


Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the for more information .

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, View phone number on click.appcast.io, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.
SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

To learn more details, visit our SCF Human Resources webpage .
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Do you have a Master's degree in Counseling from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution that includes at least 18 graduate credit hours in Counseling, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as verified by the certification department in the School District of Manatee County and/or the Florida Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Counseling (or are eligible)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in counseling at the middle/high school level?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one to two years of direct supervisory experience including performance management, training and coaching?

• Yes
• No

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