Northwest Mississippi Community College Southaven , MS 38672
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The Career Counselor coordinates and conducts activities in support of the enrollment, retention, and the career development of career and technical students. This is a 12-month professional staff position reporting to the Director of Career Technical Education and Program Advancement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of Master's degree in Guidance or Counseling
Experience in Career-Technical Education preferred
Demonstrated success working with a team
Demonstrated success initiating, organizing, and implementing projects.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively with internal and external constituents.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the management and provision of services for the Beverly Brewer Stark Career Center.
Assist the College's Recruiting Office in the recruiting of career and technical students including dissemination of CTE information at secondary schools and appropriate community events, coordinate CTE tours, and maintain positive working relationships with area high school counselors.
Coordinate CTE student registration, enrollment, and retention of career and technical students for the Desoto Center and Ashland Center.
Assists CTE efforts in the College's Orientation program.
Coordinate and provide academic and career services to ensure effective retention of CTE students.
Coordinate with college wide Career and Technical faculty in the delivery of soft skills training for all students.
Serve as the National Technical Honor Society advisor for the Desoto Center and Ashland Center.
Coordinate CTE competitions and activities at the Desoto Center and Ashland Center.
Participate and cooperate as a team member with Workforce Solutions and Career-Technical Education staff and faculty in division activities.
Contribute to the overall mission of the College by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director of Career Technical Education and Program Advancement and Associate VP for Workforce Solutions & Career Technical Education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to provide quality customer service
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, employees, and administration
Advanced Microsoft Office skills essential
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Strong organizational skills
A commitment to a student-centered customer service philosophy
Ability to deliver presentations to groups regarding career technical programs and services
Ability to assist in the preparation of statistical reports
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Application:
To apply, all applicants must attach and submit the following:
Application for employment at www.northwestms.edu
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Northwest Mississippi Community College