Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Counseling and Career Development assists the Director of Counseling and Career Development in their absence. Responsibilities include providing individual and group counseling to enrolled and prospective students in disability services, person counseling, crisis intervention, career development, life-planning, and academic placement and support services. In addition, the counselor teaches career development courses and develops, implements, and evaluates special programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor\'s degree and experience in student services programs. Preferred candidate will have a bachelor\'s degree and two (2) years related student services experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have a related degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work. Knowledge of counseling theory and practice, college student development theory, career development theory, the criteria for allowing accommodations under the ADA(AA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitative Act, substance abuse, and alcohol and related issues is essential. This position will effectively balance advocacy, counseling, compliance, consultative, and service roles. Must be able to work well with a diverse student and faculty population and is responsible for providing individual and group counseling services to enrolled and prospective students in the areas of personal, crisis intervention, career development, life planning, and academic placement and support services, as well as counseling and related services for current and prospective students with disabilities. This position will also teach career development courses; conduct workshops/presentations on study skills, personal growth, and other relevant student issues; educate students, faculty, and other staff about the ADA(AA) and Section 504-related services; and develop, implement, and evaluate special programs.

Additional Comments

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. This position is open until filled with preference given to applicants by July 28, 2023.

Unofficial transcripts may also be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office by the deadline date and time. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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