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Raritan Valley Community College
  • Position Number: 334464
  • Location: North Branch, NJ
  • Position Type: Academic Advising


Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC), serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for forty years, offers over 90 associate degrees and certificates, customized training and continuing education. The College's 240-acre campus lies at the crossroads of central New Jersey in North Branch. RVCC is committed to being a learning-centered college that works closely with the community to develop and offer new and innovative programs to meet the needs of a growing diverse community and student population. Signifying a strong commitment to student success and completion, RVCC was one of 30 colleges nationwide selected for the Achieving the Dream 2011 Cohort.





Director of Advising, Counseling Services & Special Programs





RVCC is currently seeking a Director of Advising, Counseling Services and Special Programs.


The Director of Advising & Counseling Services coordinates and supervises Academic Advising, Faculty Advising, and Mental Health Counseling services and provides the administrative support for the Special Programs. The Director serves on college-wide committees related to curriculum, academic standards, and student behavior and is the liaison to external organizations connected to special programs.


Duties included, but not limited to:





Supervise the staff, programs, budgets and services of Advising & Counseling Services.


Oversee training and professional development of Advisors, Counselors, support staff and student employees.


Assure the academic planning and early warning systems are working and meeting the goals.


Responsible for the integration and coordination of all special programs offered at and through the College. Prepare all reports for internal and external purposes. With the Admissions Director, plan recruitment visits to high schools.


Manage Mid Term Warning and Academic Status processes. Design intervention strategies and assess intervention strategies.


Arrange for staff training with academic departments to provide and share issues of mutual interest; to increase understanding of new programs and program changes; learn understand employment options.


Supervise mental health counseling services and assure counselors have clearly developed procedures for maintaining high ethical standards. In conjunction with the counselors, develop workshops which address student development concerns and assist instructors in recognizing and making appropriate referrals for students in distress.


Coordinate training and scheduling of Faculty Advisors.


Serve on the Academic Standards Committee. Serve on the Curriculum Committee, providing suggestions and approval of proposals from an academic advising perspective.


Serve on the Program Council regarding new program development and response to program review. Assess programs and services to comply with the College schedule.


Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Services.





Requirements:





Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in student personnel, counseling, or related degree.



Minimum of five years of experience in student services with three years in academic advising



Experience in the administration of campus programs


Preferred Qualifications:

Community College experience.





Application Instructions:



As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.





RVCC's starting salary and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.


For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online:





http://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=38661



We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.







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