JOB TITLE |
Academic Student Support Counselor– Beaufort Site
Division:Academic Affairs/Center for Professional & Continuing Studies |
Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
The Academic Student Support Counselor (ASSC) provides administrative, academic advisement and student services support for the Center for Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS). The ASSC reports to the Dean of The Center for Professional and Continuing Studies in support of all recruitment efforts and prepare enrollment reports; conduct research to collect information and scholastic data on high achieving potential students in South Carolina and across the nation, while identifying areas for concentrated recruitment efforts as well as assist with the planning and implementation of recruitment conferences. He/she will serve as site coordinator and will be responsible for all day-to-day counseling activities; and provide academic counseling to Continuing Studies students, monitor students’ classes and recruit and retain students in the CPCS program throughout degree completion. He/she will work closely with the Director of Admissions, specifically with transcript evaluations; coordinate with financial aid office to coordinate financial procedures as well as supervise and assist facilitators at the site; and secure facilitators for the teaching of the program modules. The ASSC will coordinate the annual market plan including an advertising schedule and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is preferred. Candidate must possess a working knowledge of the principles and procedures of the recruitment process. Knowledge and experience in Microsoft with Word, Access and Excel; possess excellent interpersonal presentation and communication skills specifically related to writing and producing reports and other critical documentation. The candidate must have ability to relate positively to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community; strong analytical and organizational skills; and possess independence to work with minimal supervision required. Previous work-related experience in an educational or similar environment is required.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Academic Student Support Counselor– Beaufort Site
Position #: 20053
Division: Academic Affairs/Center for Professional & Continuing Studies
Recruitment PoolOpen to General Public
Position Type: Part-time Salaried Staff
Posting Date: March 6, 2009
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Work Days: Monday – Friday (Some Saturdays Required)
Working Hours: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Candidates must submit an application, copies of transcripts and three current letters of recommendation to:
Claflin University
Human Resources Office
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-531-5818
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu
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