Academic Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information


Job Title
Academic Counselor


Working Title
Academic Counselor


Position Type
Staff


Department
Grants and Contracts


Posting Number
201201663


Full or Part Time
Full Time


Benefit Eligible
Yes


If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track


Salary Basis
12 month


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Position Summary Information


Responsibilities


Reporting to the Project Director, this individual will dedicate 100% time and effort to the project, performing tasks directly related to the services and activities necessary to achieve the project's objectives. Their duties and responsibilities will include attending professional development training and maintaining active memberships in state, regional, and national professional organizations. They will be responsible for recruiting and selecting at least 1,000 participants, as well as assessing the academic attainment levels, educational needs, and career interests of their assigned participants. The Counselor will administer career interest surveys where applicable and travel throughout 6 of the 12 counties within the service area to facilitate workshops and provide services, including ACT test preparation, financial literacy, financial aid application assistance, and post secondary enrollment application support. They will also administer surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of workshops and services, in addition to providing academic advising and making referrals for their assigned participants.

The Academic Counselor will also be responsible for monitoring the academic progress of their assigned pa11icipants and maintaining both physical and digital case management files. Additionally, they will perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director. This position will be housed on the campus of Delta State University.

Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position.
Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants' education programs.
Valid driver's license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.

Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.


Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position.
Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants' education programs.
Valid driver's license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications | Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Posting Detail Information


Open Date
11/18/2025


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes