Counselor, Gear Up

Salary: $42,451.00 Annually
Location : West Windsor and Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300395
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: James Kerney Campus
Opening Date: 12/04/2023
Summary and Duties
If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
JOB DUTIES

• Responsible with coordinating the academic & cultural enrichment services needed to be provided to GEAR UP students.
• Making the academic assessment to GEAR UP students.
• Assist in completing state academic reports.
• Assisting with the planning, recruiting, implementation, and evaluation of the educational and community service projects with students participating in the GEAR UP program
• Assist with coordinating academic/community service programs and leadership activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use demonstrations, audiovisual aids, and other materials to supplement lessons.
• Provide academic and career counseling to promote a more enriching academic experience.
• Prepare individual, personal, and academic objectives for assigned participants and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements
• Develop curriculum and manage classroom activities
• Complete State academic reporting
• Assist students with computer-assisted instructions
• Assist in coordinating Pre and Post- testing for students
• Assist in the development & participation in community service activities to help meet program mandated hours
• Advise student leadership activities, academic advisement and counseling
• Responsible for recruiting middle and high school students from target areas
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required
• One to Two (1-2) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations, and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress, and completes projects on time and budget.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control, remains open to others' ideas, and tries new things.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values, and respects diversity.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives, and develops realistic action plans.

Core Competencies
CORE COMPETENCIES
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Managing Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Full Time Employee Benefits

• Health Care
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Optional Tax Deferral Plans (403b and 457b plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mercer County Community College Tuition Waiver
• Employee Assistance Program, Recreation Pass to College's Pool and Fitness Center
• 14 Holidays
• 3 Personal days
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 12 Vacation days in first year
• 15 Vacation days after secnd year
• 12 Sick days per year
• Paid Jury Duty
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Various employee discounts include Mercer County Community College Bookstore, Kelsey Theatre, NJM Insurance and Corporate Offers - "Best Pricing" to theme parks, theatre and sporting events.