Georgia Highlands College Rome , GA 30161
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About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in supervising the counseling program for the institution. In conjunction with the AVP of Retention and Resources, this position co-supervises 2-3 employees on different locations.
Responsibilities
Leads supervision, direction, and training of the work of counseling staff
Serves as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the college
Serves as a key member of the colleges CARE Team system providing training opportunities for CARE Team members
Analyzes and interprets medical diagnostic reports, psycho-educational reports, and vocational assessments for eligibility
Establishes and implements department policies and procedures
Researches and selects appropriate technology; provides or coordinates related staff training
Prepares annual departmental reports for the college and Board of Regents
Serves on assigned committees and boards
Assists the Assistant Vice President of Academic Retention and Resources with special projects within the Division
Collaborates with educational and community agencies to provide services to students of the college
This role is designed by the institution as a Position of Trust
Performs related duties
Required Qualifications
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Preferred Qualifications
Proposed Salary
$60,000 - $65,000 annually
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial transcripts
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of federal laws pertaining to people with disabilities
Knowledge of career and rehabilitative counseling
Knowledge of disability and mental health resources
Knowledge of psycho-educational testing
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Skill in the supervision of personnel
Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
Skill in oral and written communication
Apply Before Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu
For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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