Academic Counselor (Cupo/Heop)

Job Title: Academic Counselor (CUPO/HEOP)

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Department: HEOP/CUPO

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Associate Director of HEOP

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Range: $20- $23 based on experience

Position Summary:

The Academic Counselor of CUPO/HEOP manages various tasks related to the persistence and graduation of students within the five grant-funded programs; Arthur O Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), The Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program (CSTEP), The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair), and The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP).

The Academic Counselor will provide management of student caseloads related to academic guidance, personal support and career counseling. Coordinate and provide support for prospective students; assist in coordinating career, cultural and other workshops/activities, assist Associate Director in summer programming. In addition, the Academic Counselor will manage all communication and marketing logistics using traditional digital and social media marketing techniques.

General Purpose: Assist in student management of the four grant funded programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Monitor the academic status of students; contact students and faculty to discuss academic problems, progress and remediation needs; analyze incoming student academic progress reports, following up with students and faculty as necessary.
• Meet regularly with students providing academic guidance, community integration opportunities, skill development, personal support, and career counseling toward goals of retention, optimal student performance, and graduation
• Streamline and steer outgoing department communications through the use of social media.
• Assist in soliciting student participation in activities.
• Manage confidential HEOP student files for accuracy and grant compliance.
• Track and maintain student roster for communication and reporting purposes.
• Hire, train and supervise student advisory board for HEOP and CUPO
• Manage communication logistics to students using traditional, digital and social marketing techniques.
• Facilitate data collection for assessment and reporting obligations as needed
• Recruit and publicize across programs and across campus all events for HEOP and CUPO
• Through social media venues market all programs, workshops and events
• Coordinate textbook, laptop and calculator loan program.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for student travel Coordinate Summer Pre-Freshman Experience (SPREE) and HEOP academic year program logistics to include but not limited to class scheduling, room reservations, program supplies
• Teach FY100 class during SPREE
• Assist Associate Director in planning, and implementation of mandatory summer bridge program to prepare incoming first year students academically from underrepresented backgrounds to transition to Clarkson University
• Assist Associate Director in hireing, train and supervise all summer program staff that include residential advisors, counselors and tutors
• Assist Associate Director in conducting academic skills workshops for the Summer Pre-freshmen Experience (SPREE) Seminar.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Essential Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Sensitivity to the needs of culturally diverse and disadvantaged students. Willingness to work occasional weekends/evenings. Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University.

Education:
Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

Minimal Qualifications: Must have demonstrated ability working with culturally diverse and disadvantaged student populations in a confidential manner

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in academic support programs for underrepresented students in higher education.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-20 pounds
• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential
• Siting for extended periods of time is common
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents
• Occasional move about the office to access files or office equipment, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, hand held devices, copy machine, and computer printer
• Good manual dexterity for use of the common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers, and FAX machines
• Other demands as required by specific position

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).