Allen University looking to fill counselor vacancy

Counselor

Institution:

Allen University

Location:

Columbia, S.C.

Category:

• Admin – Counseling
• Admin – Career Counseling and Placement
• Admin – Health and Medical Services

Posted:

07/12/2017

Application Due:

07/21/2017

Type:

Full Time – Counselor 

About Allen University: 

Allen University was founded in 1870 as a private, Christian, liberal arts, Historically Black College and University (HBCU).  Allen University is a Christian Liberal Arts institution whose purpose is to prepare leaders who are skilled in communication, critical thinking, and who demonstrate high moral character. Our aim is to provide an environment of academic excellence in order to heighten our student’s chances of succeeding in a culturally diverse and economically global world.

Allen University desires to follow a Total Life Curriculum model, which addresses preparation of the whole person for life service.  We seek to develop the intellect, the spirit and the body as we bring our students into a climate designed for success. Successful development of each student is our goal. Allen believes that faith plays a major role in developing one’s character. Therefore, our curriculum includes principles and practices of the historical beliefs of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
Position Summary: 
This position promotes mental health, personal counseling on the campus through direct intervention, outreach programming, consultation and training. Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Placement, the position will be responsible for providing mental health, personal and career counseling to the students of Allen University. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month position. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health, personal/career counseling for currently enrolled students at Allen University
• Conduct psychoeducational workshops and participate in outreach programming, especially as related to special populations
• Make referrals for long-term counseling as appropriate
• Provide consultation to students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding college student mental health
• Assist in training activities regarding student mental health
• Provide crisis intervention services to students experiencing mental health emergencies
• Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of college students
• Must have the ability to engage and inspire students representing a wide variety of ages, demographic groups, and educational abilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Counseling skills
• Public speaking ability
• Critical thinking ability
• Must have the ability to write well written formal reports

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in counseling, student personnel services in higher education, social work or related field

• Two years’ work experience in a counseling or  mental health setting
• Experience working in a university setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker

 

What to Submit: 
Cover letter, resume, three professional references 

Please Note: This position reports to the office on the university campus. Some evening and weekend work is required to effectively administer services and programs and assist the campus community during crisis situations. Occasional after-hours phone consultation in crisis situations. 

To be considered for the Counselor position, all applications and materials must be received prior to the deadline of Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Please visit our website @ www.allenuniveristy.edu to apply. 

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Allen University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:

Dr. Cynthia Sellers- Simon

V.P. For Student Affairs

Allen University

1530 Harden Street

Columbia, S.C. 29204

[email protected]

 

Online App. Form:

Apply through Institution’s Website:  www. allenuniversity.edu