Tutorial Counselor – Student Support Services
Deadline
Full-Time: Review of applications begins Monday, May 06, 2024 and continues until the position is filled.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under immediate supervision of the Director of Student Support Services the Tutorial Counselor will serve as a full-time staff member of the Student Support Services program. The Tutorial Counselor is devoted to providing a variety of academic support services to SSS participants who are first generation, low income and/or students with disabilities. Generally, the SSS Program Staff will focus on the required services of tutorial advisement, graduation/ transfer assistance, financial literacy and education advisement. In regards to these required services, the Tutorial Counselor coordinates academic tutorial assistance and supplemental instruction services for the program. In addition to this specialized function the Tutorial Counselor will maintain a caseload of participants who are provided comprehensive academic support and SSS project enrollment services including proactive advising, career planning, academic progress reviews and referrals to four-year institutions.
PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:
- Works with SSS program staff to retain participants with academic need by providing academic tutorial assistance and supplemental instruction services.
- Develops and coordinates tutorial program/supplemental instruction services with faculty
- Recruits and recommends tutors/supplemental instructors to the Project Director to be assigned specific duties to assist faculty and students address their academic needs
- Works directly with university faculty and SSS program staff to improve academic achievement, clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
- Develops and maintains SSS program records regarding tutorial services and participant attendance and performance outcomes.
- Assigns and supervises tutors; maintains records of their work schedules and process their payroll
- Evaluates tutorial program effectiveness using the development and dissemination of faculty and participant surveys, performance of best practices research and analysis of participant cohort performance.
- Provides comprehensive academic advisement and enrollment services to include persistence and drop-out counseling, assistance with completing graduation requirements (2-year degrees) and completing steps necessary to transfer to a 4-year institution
- Maintains current and accurate records and submits accurate reports on participants’ services and activities
- Inputs data into data information systems
- Facilitates activities to enhance personal, social and academic adjustment to college
- Designs and presents workshops/seminars for participants
- Assists in collecting program evaluation and tracking data
- Assists participants in developing an individual academic plan (IAP), individual financial plan (IFP), and career plans.
- Assists in recruiting new participants
- Assists in the development of SSSP grant proposal
- Coordinates workshops and seminars regarding financial literacy, career planning and academic preparation
- Assists students with on-boarding services, i.e., orientation, registration, new students’ welcome week and related activities
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree; 2 years of administrative experiences in project development and program activities.
Demonstrated understanding of the development and implementation of academic support services
Demonstrated ability to provide counseling services to SSSP target populations including students challenged academically in math, science and English.
Must have problem solving skills.
Must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle and feel comfortable driving a 15-passenger van for student trips.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills (ability to meet deadlines).
Able to build relationships with academic partners.
PREFERRED:
Master’s in counseling/social work or related field.
Working knowledge of student data base systems such as Banner, Student Success systems and BLUMEN preferred
SALARY:
$36,948-$40,000
Type
Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins May 7, 2024 and continues until the position is filled.
The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment
Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
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