Academic Counselor

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Hudson County Community College

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Category: Academic Advising
Date Posted: December 19, 2023
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

Hudson County Community College

Position Vacancy Notice

Academic Counselor (multiple positions available)

Posting date: December 18, 2023

Salary Grade: 113

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. The College recently launched its 2021-24 Strategic Plan, the culmination of which will align with the Colleges 50th anniversary in 2024. The College was recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCCs Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. Most recently, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) selected HCCC as one of twenty-four colleges nationwide to be named a “2022 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges.”

Department/Division Introduction

The Advisement Department is looking for a full-time Academic Counselor for the Advisement Department, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Advisement. Academic Counselors promote student success in support of and in accordance with the Colleges mission statement, program policies and procedures, and established goals and objectives of the Student Affairs Division.

This position may be based at either the North Hudson Campus in Union City, or the Journal Square Campus in Jersey City and travel between campuses may be required. While the Office of Advisement operates during traditional business hours, staff may be asked to support occasional College-wide evening or weekend events.

Summary of Duties

What you would be doing in this role:

Provide students with academic advising, major exploration, transfer opportunities, educational programming, and course registration assistance.
Assist incoming students with transition to the College by engaging in conversations about time management, study skills and test taking strategies.
Maintain accurate documentation, data, and reports across various platforms to contribute toward the Colleges Student Success Plan.
Integrate data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices into daily work.
Provide resources, referrals, and information to assist students in navigating the college.
Create and maintain cross-campus relationships to provide referrals and opportunities for engagement.
Participate in college committees and events to increase visibility for the program, gain knowledge, and build partnerships across the College.
Perform other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

What youll need to succeed:

Clear Communication Style: Superior verbal and written communication skills are required.
Masters degree: Required in Counseling, Higher Education, Social Work, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Experience: Open to various levels of experience in higher education but working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population is highly desirable. Hudson County Community College supports a diverse and traditionally underrepresented student population, and we consider this an important element of the work we do at the College.
Technology Skills: Proficient in various computer software programs and SaaS including Microsoft Office suite, Airtable, Mongoose, Calendly, Ellucian-Colleague or similar higher education platforms.
Relational skills: Relationship building is a central part of the role, so strong interpersonal and active listening skills are essential. It is important that you balance having a supportive ear with the ability to identify needs, so students are able to realize their personal and educational goals.
Creativity: A penchant for out of the box thinking and creative problem-solving will be an asset in this role.
Additional Skills: Collaboration, flexibility, innovation, strategic thinking, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

What will set you apart as a candidate:

Bi-lingual ability: Our College has a linguistically diverse student population, so while not required, for this position the ability to read and write in Spanish, or another language, is preferred.

Supplemental Information

For applying, we ask that you answer the following questions by submitting and uploading on a word document or pdf.

Why do you want to work with us at HCCC?
How does your past work/ educational experience make you a great candidate for this job?
Tell us about a time you solved a problem in the workplace. We're especially excited to know if you used technology to do it, but are open to any creative solutions!

HCCC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a comprehensive benefit program. Below is a brief glance of HCCC benefits, perks, and discounts offered to employees. For more detailed information about employee benefits please visit:https://www.hccc.edu/administration/hr/benefits-pensions.html

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW:

Hudson County Community College serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.

More than 90% of HCCCs students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the Colleges extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the Colleges Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundations Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Hudson County Community College has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey Citys Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.

Hudson County Community College is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes.

HCCC has two campus Libraries that provide welcoming common spaces that encourage exploration, creation, and collaboration between students, faculty, and a broader community. Our resources include a collection comprised of over 60,000 print and online books, 130 online databases, and approximately 67,000 periodicals (mostly online), nearly 2,000 DVDs, and a number of select streaming videos. In support of our many English Language Learners, our ESL collection offers a rich array of fiction and non-fiction books categorized by reading level to meet a variety of needs.

The Glen Gabert Library, located on the Journal Square campus, is the home of the Hudson County Community College Archive Collection which offers access to the rich history of HCCC and its impact on Jersey City and the surrounding community. The North Hudson Campus Library is located at our Union City location.

The libraries are open seven days a week while offering a variety of digital technologies that offer pathways to learning and content acquisition. Some of the available technologies include Makerspace facilities for podcasting, 3D printing, crafts, and more, a combination of PC and Macintosh computers, scanners, printers, virtual reality headsets, learning hubs, and prayer and meditation rooms.

The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and Nursing Program. The Colleges Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The College recently announced the dedication of the Bloomberg Finance Lab, which provides students with real world experience to prepare them for employment in banks, corporations, and government agencies.

A leader in workforce development, HCCC hosted The Aspen Institutes Workforce Leadership Academy, which was the first to be offered in partnership with a community college. The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy was funded through a combination of public and private donors that included JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the County of Hudson, the LeFrak Family, and Mack-Cali.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,955.51 - $91,724.36 per year

Benefits: