Part Time Allied Health Program Career Counselor - Grant Funded Position
Location: Cranford New Jersey
Description: Union County College is at present looking to employ Part Time Allied Health Program Career Counselor - Grant Funded Position right now, this career will be placed in New Jersey. For complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Allied Health Program Career Counselor offers unique advising capabilities t! o students seeking career advice or guidance for internship/externship programs. The successful candidate will use a student-centered model to encourage professional growth, overall career success, and develop the appropriate measurements for assessing student learning and outcomes.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
1. Provides career counseling including values clarification and other strategies which support personal, academic, and vocational development/growth.
2. Disseminates job-related information to current students, alumni, and continuing education grant participants.
3. Provides resume and cover letter preparation and interview coaching.
4. Uses a variety of strategies to improve students and graduates employment job search skills.
5. Conducts job readiness training through individualized sessions and/or in group workshops.
6. Provides motivation, guidance and support for students who are ne! w and returning to the job search process.
7. Organiz! es, maintains, tracks, and evaluates career assistance and placement using grant management database and other software applications.
8. Develops and implements student career-related retention programs, as necessary.
9. Works cooperatively with academic advisors, faculty and staff to reach department goals in serving student populations with career placement.
10. Embraces the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and supports the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
11. Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Allied Health Programs.
12. Travels to other Union County College campuses and/or Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium meetings, as needed.
Education Requirements
Master’s degree in Counse! ling, Education, Human Resources, or closely related field; with three years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with traditional and non-traditional students within higher education.
Competencies and Skills Required
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Proficiency in MS Office computer software.
3. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently to accomplish objectives.
4. Knowledge of the nursing and allied healthcare industry and projected career growth.
5. Experience in career advisement, job placement, work-site development and evaluation, and program outreach.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Some travel required.
Union County College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to maintaining an academic and work environment for students, faculty and staff which is conducive to the achievement of educational and career goals on the basis of ability and performance, and which is free of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or marital status.
Terms of Employment
Part-time grant position (19.5 hours per week â€" some evening/weekends required). Funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration of Children and Families and administered by the Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium (
NNJHPC
) at Union County College.
Flexible schedule to meet department needs. S! ome evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Grant Positions: Position will be terminated upon expiration of grant funding.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Union County College.
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This career starts available on: Wed, 15 May 2013 21:05:58 GMT
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