Counselor - Office of Minority Student Affairs

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

200725 Minority Student Affairs

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 106 H

Compensation Range:

$21.36 - $29.90

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Advises undergraduate students in academic program planning. Provides interpretive counsel on college requirements, policies, regulations and standards. Assists students having academic difficulties. Provides assistance to appropriate faculty committees and leadership. Makes recommendations on individual cases, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities General Role: The Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) manages a number of different programs that support the academic excellence and success of those students who come from backgrounds that historically have been underrepresented in higher education, including students admitted through the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), students who come from low-income families, first-generation college students, and students of color. The OMSA team provides comprehensive and proactive support for students' academic pursuits, career goals and co-curricular interests. Moreover, the office is viewed as a space that encourages authentic discussion and discourse, creates a family friendly environment, and serves as a strong voice of advocacy across the institution. The counselor will play a critical role in supporting our students and join a dynamic team of colleagues committed to the core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. These values are realized through the development, implementation, and coordination of programs, events, and support services designed to aid in students' persistence to graduation. The counselor is expected to provide comprehensive counseling, advising and support services to students. Directly assists with development and implementation of student-oriented programs specifically designed to promote retention and graduation of program students. (Some programming requires night and weekend work.) The counselor is expected to be especially sensitive to the needs of students from academically and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as underserved populations. The counselor reports directly to the associate director of OMSA. Primary Responsibilities: Advising - Monitor and evaluate students' academic progress and develop strategies to enhance academic performance. - Provide academic, financial, personal, social and career counseling for a defined caseload of students. - Assist in the recruitment and admission of OMSA and HEOP students. - Assess special needs of students and make appropriate referrals to College and University-wide services and resources. - Maintain confidential student records and submit evaluative data for State and Institutional reports. - Provide support for multicultural student groups as either primary or secondary advisor, or chapter advocate. Program Development - Assist in the planning and implementation of activities associated with the pre-freshman Early Connection Opportunity (ECO) program. - Participate in student diversity and inclusion programming and support initiatives as designated by the Director or designee - Serve as primary liaison for several student service offices within Arts, Sciences and Engineering. Marketing - Oversee maintenance and development of departmental communication resources: Web page, Brochure, and flyers for academic programs - Assist with Assessment & Evaluation of various student support components of OMSA - Develop marketing strategies and outreach to non-HEOP/ECO students. - Undertake special projects as assigned by the Associate Director, the Assistant Dean/Director, or designee. Strategic Planning - In concert with the Director and designated team will develop a strategic vision for OMSA for the next five-to-ten-year period. The counselor will assist with the implementing, evaluat