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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Professional Postings |
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New Mexico State University
Human Resources - Professional Postings |
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| Department: | Counseling & Student Development - full-time 12-month position - REVISED 10/9/09 |
| Position Title: | Student Counselor - Req#2009011154 (Position is located in Albuquerque, NM) |
| Date Position Advertised: | September 25, 2009 |
| Salary: | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Special Conditions: | Position is located in Albuquerque NM.
Position is contingent upon funding. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials, individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history For more information visit our homepage at www.nmsu.edu/~counsel |
| Qualifications: | Masters degree in Counseling and four years of counseling experience. Must be licensed or license eligible in New Mexico; Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge of- University and department (disability services and counseling) policies and procedures; principles and practices of organization and administration; counseling theory and techniques, career and academic counseling; crisis intervention and community resources; professional ethics; psychopathology; psychological assessment and consultation; referral resources; and human growth and development. Skills in- problem identification, analysis, and resolution; facilitation of referrals; public contact and relations; short- and long-range planning. Abilities to- Travel periodically for training and consultation; communicate effectively in written and oral form; develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff; report preparation, recognition of when to consult with other professionals; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information direct, evaluate, train and supervise the work of assigned personnel; safeguard confidential and privileged information. |
| Examples of Duties: | • Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff
• Provide individual counseling to students in personal and interpersonal adjustment, academic concerns, and career and life planning and refers students to counseling resources and other services as appropriate • Administer career assessments and possibly objective personality assessment depending upon training level; if unable to provide the assessments, is able to refer to outside resources for such services • May work in consultation with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities as follows- o Identify, interview and evaluate new students in terms of physical, medical, educational and campus life needs o Initiate appropriate intervention and referral of students with disabilities o Consult with faculty, staff, vocational rehabilitation representatives, medical personnel and others, as appropriate, to provide an optimum environment for student success o Provide training, education, information and consultation to faculty and staff on regulatory compliance for students, faculty and visitors with disabilities o Collect all documentation and data required to respond to complaints associated with regulatory compliance o Serve as liaison when providing direct auxiliary aides o Perform related duties as required • Perform related duties as required |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement.
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| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | "REVISED REVIEW DATE"
Review of applications will begin October 26, 2009 and position will remain open until filled. To receive full consideration, submit a letter of interest, resume, unofficial graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Send to: NMSU Counselor Search MSC 3575, PO Box 30001 Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 |
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.