Educational Opportunity Program Academic Counselor

Eop Academic Counselor

Under the supervision of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Director, the EOP Academic Counselor is responsible for all assignments and/or projects related to the counseling of Educational Opportunity Program students as assigned by the Director. This position maintains a counseling relationship with program students by providing individual and group counseling sessions relating to academic, financial, career and personal counseling matters; submits periodic and semester counseling reports, records and data as required by the Director and the NY State Education Department; participates in the EOP orientation program; and maintains applicable office hours for EOP students. The incumbent works with students in the Pre-freshman Summer Program; provides support to the EOP admissions process; maintains logs of daily counseling activities; pays special attention to retention concerns; and monitors filing of financial aid applications. He/she serves on EOP standing committees and participates in other campus/community activities that involve EOP students or that can benefit the EOP.

The EOP Academic Counselor maintains channels of communication with and makes referrals to all on-campus offices and community services which impact the Educational Opportunity Program and its students, e.g., Financial Aid Office, Bursar's Office, Social Services, Career Development Center and Student Health Center and/or Counseling Center.

The counselor is responsible for the following:

• Provide academic and financial aid advising for new and continuing EOP students.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling sessions to help students maximize their academic, social, emotional, and educational development.
• Recommend and refer students to appropriate campus resources, support services, and/or designated outside agencies, in accordance with the policies of the Educational Opportunity Program and the College.
• Assess student needs and provide appropriate intervention(s).
• Partner and collaborate with college mental health practitioners in those instances where assistance is required in diagnosing and counseling a student.
• Assist in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the EOP Pre-freshman Summer Program.
• Participate in programmatic assessment and make recommendations for changes.
• Serve on College committees that will enhance the development, effectiveness, and cooperation of the EOP Program and other areas.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in advising, counseling, preferably in higher education or other academic related experience, and/or in a social service environment with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and experience working with cultural and ethnically diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to successfully manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of student development theory.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications including database management, presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) preferably in the areas of Higher Education, Student Personnel, Counseling, Academic Advising, Social Work or other related careers.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience with diverse populations in a higher education environment with opportunity programs or related programs, (e.g., EOP/HEOP, SEEK).
• Experience in student programming, developing, coordinating, conducting workshops, events and/or programs.
• Experience with use of technology and experience with Microsoft Suite, Banner, Slate, and/or other student management software.
• Proficiency or fluency in Spanish.
• Background in academic advising and counseling for a diverse student population will be given priority.

Must apply online at Jobs & Careers. Emailed resumes will not be accepted.