UPDATED: Program Junior Counselor (PT Seasonal)
Mercer County Community CollegeAbout the role
Posting number: 202600010
Department: Academic Affairs
Division: James Kerney Campus
Job classification: Program Junior Counselor (Part-Time)
Posting type: External
Categories: Education, Miscellaneous, Higher Education, Counseling, Education, Training & Library, K-12
Summary
If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the “Community” feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
JOB DUTIES- Engages with and educates participants in the benefits of postsecondary education and academic success.
- Provides academic counseling to students in grades 7-12.
- Attends all scheduled programing for the grade level assigned.
- Assists students in the program with academic assignments.
- Assists teachers with facilitating lessons.
- Takes attendance and maintains sign-in sheets
- Creates and facilitates learning strategies, college and career preparation and social/emotional workshops related to college readiness (such as leadership skills, conflict resolution, test prep and study strategies, self-awareness)
- Participates in all assigned programming, including college tours and educational field trips
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
- Engages with and educates participants in the benefits of postsecondary education and academic success
- Provides mentorship to students in grades 7-12
- Attends all scheduled programing for the grade level assigned
- Assists students in the program with academic assignments
- Assists teachers with facilitating lessons
- Takes attendance and maintains sign-in sheets
- Creates and facilitates learning strategies, college and career preparation and social/emotional workshops related to college readiness (such as leadership skills, conflict resolution, test prep and study strategies, self-awareness)
- Participates in all assigned programming, including college tours and educational fieldtrips
- Performs other duties, as assigned
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WORKING CONDITIONS
- Junior Counselors are expected to be present as needed throughout the Academic Year Saturday Sessions and possible College Tours during Fall and/or Spring Break (the schedule will be discussed and provided by the Director)
- Program duration is September – May.
- Available to work a flexible schedule, may include some nights and weekends
- Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Examples of duties
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