Trio SSS Stem Counselor

Position Title: TRIO SSS STEM Counselor

Department: 2820|Special Services

Responsibilities:

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Special Services Department is committed to fostering student success and promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a TRIO SSS STEM Counselor. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic and personal development of students pursuing studies in STEM areas. The TRIO SSS STEM Counselor provides individualized academic, career, and personal guidance for eligible TRIO SSS STEM participants. This program is a grant-funded position by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive academic counseling and support services to undergraduate students in STEM disciplines.

• Conduct individual counseling sessions to address academic, career, personal, and financial literacy for undergraduate students.

• Facilitate workshops, group counseling sessions, and seminars on topics relevant to STEM education and student success.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and implement programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing retention and student support for STEM majors.

• Advise and assist students in developing academic plans (selecting courses within the program of study), setting goals, and accessing resources to achieve academic success.

• Provide guidance and support to students in navigating STEM career pathways, internship opportunities, research and graduate school options.

• Maintain timely and accurate records of student interactions and counseling sessions in compliance with institutional policies and procedures.

• Responsible for understanding objectives and accountability criteria for the TRIO Student Support Services STEM federal grant.

• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals.

• Able to travel and remain informed about current trends and best practices in counseling, student support services, and STEM education through required professional development activities.

• Knowledge of the challenges faced by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors, as well as strategies to overcome these experiences.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively engage with partners outside of one's organization.

• Ability to manage, secure and maintain confidential information/documents.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in higher education.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Education, Business/Public Administration, Psychology, Communication, or STEM related field.

• Two or more years of experience working in a counseling or student support role, particularly in a STEM related environment, is highly desirable.

• Two or more years of experience or demonstrated ability in providing counseling and support services to diverse student populations, specifically first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with educational technology tools and resources, as well as the ability to adapt to those commonly used in STEM education and student support services, highly desirable.

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Name and contact information for three professional references

Transcripts from all degrees earned

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