CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Student Support Specialist/Academic Advisor/Counselor
WORKING TITLE: Summer Student Support Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Extended Learning – Summer Programs
POSITION LOCATION: Durham, NC or Morganton, NC
POSITION TYPE: Temporary, up to 4-month contract
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.85 per hour FLSA Exempt
NCSSM and the division of Extended Learning foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
Description of Duties:
The Summer Student Support Specialist is responsible for supporting student success and social-emotional wellbeing in NCSSM Summer Programs. Reports to Assistant Manager for Summer and Extended Programs
- Read parent and student comment forms (approximately 700 families) for Accelerator, Step up to STEM, and other programs if needed.
- These forms include self-reported medical information and preferences that we use to support the students in having a successful experience with us.
- Ensure that families and students have completed their forms and that we have the necessary information at least two weeks prior to the beginning of each program.
- Identify specific concerns and follow up with families and students as needed before, during and after the program.
- Develop individualized Accommodation Plans when needed and communicate that to the program coordinators, counselors and teachers.
- Send alerts to teachers and summer student life staff as needed to know.
- Keep meticulous records of communication with families and any incidents.
- Meet with students and staff members as needed, possibly keeping office hours and being available at regular times each week. Develop positive relationships with students.
- Be available to assist with concerns as they occur in the summer, or connect students to NCSSM counseling department during the summer programs.
- Possibly lead weekly evening or afternoon enrichment programs for students.
Job requirements:
- Work can begin as early as April 1 and ends July 26, 2024.
- Reviewing forms and contacting families before the summer can be completed remotely.
- Flexible schedule, approximately 10-20 hours per week , with some evening and weekend work as well as being available on call. Must have the ability to work on campus 2-3 days a week.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and MSW or MA in counseling
- Experience and enthusiasm for working with youth
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Familiarity with CampMinder or similar software
- Experience working as a school counselor or social worker
