SOC Code 21-1012 - Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational CounselorsPrimary Purpose of PositionThe Senior Counselor/Advisor interviews, advises, and counsels students regarding admission procedures and academic requirements for the nursing degree program. Senior Counselor/Advisor also coordinates and refers support services and programs within the department and university. Senior Counselor/Advisor identifies the diverse needs of students who are striving to meet the program requirements; reviews and maintains individualized action plan to help each student achieve goals; implements appropriate retention strategies to support students' efforts. This person will also mentor other advisors to assure that policies and procedures are consistent. The senior advisor will serve as facilitator of training sessions for academic advisors and success strategy sessions for nursing students.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate student success strategy workshops each semester to help students identify and overcome educational barriers.Mentor new academic advisors and facilitate orientation; train and mentor new advisors on best practices.Lead team/project advising students on degree/program requirements and course scheduling; interview students, take notes, and provide feedback to the admission committee; meet students to give information about nursing programs and answer questions.Implement advising initiatives and protocols for targeted populations; maintain individualized action plans; implement retention strategies and reassess progress.Lead and train advising staff; perform quality checks; review advisor work; develop training curriculum content; coordinate training sessions for academic advisors.Coordinate retention programs focusing on student academic success; manage and analyze student academic information; prepare reports to aid department strategy.Supervise work assignments and delegate projects to advisors; ensure projects are completed and successfully implemented.QualificationsMaster's degree and four years of experience in student services, counseling, or professional academic advising.All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Knowledge of university and pre-professional curriculum requirements; knowledge of advising practices and principles.Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; excellent analytical skills, including analysis of data with standard statistical methods, interpreting results, and providing written summaries.Commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to work with diverse populations.Excellent counseling skills; knowledge of general college admissions requirements; knowledge of various computer programs for database development and monitoring.Employee BenefitsAccrued Vacation and Sick LeaveCommunity Service LeaveNC State – Health BenefitsNCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more11-12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore DiscountEqual Opportunity EmployerConsistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.#J-18808-Ljbffr