PT Student Career Counselor

Job Description

Reporting to the Dean of Technical Occupations, this is a grant-funded position responsible for assisting students in preparing for and obtaining entry-level work in careers connected to their major after graduation.  The individual will work closely with the Workforce Development of Northwest New Jersey to identify open positions and career training opportunities.

1. Actively works to support the Mission and Strategic Plan of Sussex County Community College.
2. Serves as a liaison between Sussex County Community College and the surrounding business community to identify job prospects for graduating students.
3. Works closely with the Office of Student Success to promote student retention, completion, and increase experiential learning experiences.
4. Works with the Offices of Student Success and Campus Life to support career training programing.
5. Supports student advisement and internship placement under the direction of the Dean of Technical Occupations.
6. Assists with advisory committee facilitation and hosting/attending Career and Technical Education events.
7. Maintains all records, documentation and reports as it relates to the Perkins Grant and job description.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s Degree required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of technology.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience in higher education and CTE setting preferred.

Salary: $18.00 per hour

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume to HRresume@sussex.edu.  Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.