Counselor

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Virginia State University is seeking a qualified professional to provide academic support, guidance/counseling services and activities to 75 first-generation, low-income students in the Upward Bound Program to prepare them for post-secondary education. Ensures that all participants graduate from high school and enroll into a post-secondary educational institution; exposes participants to educational, cultural and social activities; and to provide career development, college preparatory and academic advisement. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree guidance, counseling or related field required. Successful candidate must have some experience working with TRIO or related program. Candidate must have knowledge of guidance and counseling principles relative to secondary and post-secondary education and the financial aid process. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills, along with strong oral and written communication skills. Candidate must have skills using Microsoft Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and database applications. Candidate must have knowledge of testing and evaluation; must be able to conduct presentations and workshops to large audiences and have some knowledge of office procedures to include budget management.

 

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University will only accept on-line applications through Recruitment Management System (RMS). Please visit http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov to complete a state application. This position is restricted due to its funding source. Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted. Interested persons must attach a letter of interest, a current resume/vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references. 

 

Transcripts and three (3) letters of references must be attached to online application or mailed to:

 

Office of Human Resources

 Virginia State University

 1 Hayden Drive, Box 9412

 

Your name and the position number (#GA411) must be clearly identifiable on each item submitted. Official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference will be required prior to employment. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., November 6, 2009. 

 

Selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting. Candidates may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Personal Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.