Byu Ohs School Counselor

Why work at BYU?

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the university's mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth all situated within a beautiful and historic campus make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

BYU OHS School Counselor

The BYU Online High School (BYU OHS) School Counselor reports directly to and works closely with the BYU High School Online Learning Education Service Agency (ESA) School Counselor. Under the direction of the ESA School Counselor, the BYU OHSSchool Counselor oversees the school's academic advising and counseling, graduation, transcripts and credits, mental health counseling referrals, College and Career Readiness planning, and college application support. The School Counselor supervises student progress, and coordinates student academic planning with teachers and Parents. The School Counselor works with students and school staff to provide access to and help communicate about additional educational resources and other support available through the Division¿s Student Success Center. This is a year-round three-quarter time position in an online school environment. The School Counselor will work an estimated 28 hours or less a week. Hours will vary based on enrollment.

What you'll do in this position:

• Student and parent counseling, advisement, and support.
• Compliance.
• Admissions.
• Department operations.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Master's degree in School Counseling, holds a Utah School Counseling License, and has previous experience counseling and advising students in a High School setting.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

• Knowledge of USBE high school graduation requirements.
• Current on state and national standards and research-based educational practices.
• Excellent ability to speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Superior caring attitude and approach to working with students, parents, teachers, and leadership.
• Demonstrated success in effective conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with administration, faculty, staff, high school personnel, students, and parents.
• Excellent event planning skills (i.e., High School parent student educator conference).
• Superior knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans.
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities.
• Familiarity with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) policies and procedures.
• Self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to follow through with assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, train, and mentor student employees.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Employee Class: 3/4 Time (28 hour)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: General office or other equivalently good environment
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: N/A
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 04/08/2024
Pay Level: 52
Approximate Starting Salary: $29.75/hour to $38.50/hour (DOQ)
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at B