Salary: See Position Description
Location : Alvin Community College - Main Campus/Online
Job Type: Full-time (Staff)
Job Number: FY2324-131
Department: Office of Student Services
Division: Student Accessibility & Counseling Services
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Job Summary
Minimum Salary $57,590.33
Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.
This is a Full-Time Professional position. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
APPLICATION STATUS
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.
May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire.
Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information ().
Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.
Essential Duties
The Counselor provides counseling services for students, crisis intervention, career exploration, academic enhancement, faculty consultation, academic and transfer advisement, mental health and other training for faculty and staff, and short-term personal counseling. This position maintains contact with faculty and staff and provides consultation as requested.

• Provides crisis counseling and serves on the Assessment and Care Team.
• Provides short-term counseling services to students and make appropriate referrals.
• Provides test interpretation for academic, career exploration, or mental-health purposes.
• Participates in registration activities.
• Performs "risk-assessments" as part of student conduct or Care-team activities.
• Assists with the development and evaluation of the college including Student Services publications and events.
• Serves as a liaison to area high schools. Participate in career fairs and college information programs.
• Plans and conducts student success workshops for the college, in person and online.
• Plans and conducts a comprehensive suicide prevention and Drug and Alcohol program.
• Develops and conducts mental health training for students, faculty, and staff.
• Periodically reviews and updates the College web page, especially in accessibility and counseling services.
• Assists in the coordination of New Student Orientation programming, presentation and materials, in person and online.
• Conducts evaluation and analysis of departmental programming, orientation, career program, and study skills programs.
• Provides small group support services for students by departmental request.
• Maintains legal, ethical and professional standards as regulated by the college, state, federal and entities.
• Maintains a broad range of contacts which includes potential students, community members, college and high school personnel, and government officials.
• Work location and hours vary.
  • This position requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings, and weekends.
• Other related duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, social-work, counseling/clinical psychology or other related mental health field, where a clinical or counseling practicum or internship experience was a degree requirement.
• Completion of a Master's degree in one of the areas listed above and a pre-degree practicum or internship experience.
• Texas State licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychology Associate (LPA), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  1. LPC Associates and other Mental Health associates will be considered if applicant is able to gain licensure within two years of employment.
  2. Candidates who fail to obtain a Texas Mental Health License may not be eligible for continued employment at Alvin Community College.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to diverse student populations;
• Ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills, motivations, preparation, and academic and career goals.
• Ability and willingness to perform academic advising duties as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at-large.
• Professional counseling experience in an accredited educational institution.
• A background in counseling culturally diverse and nontraditional students in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of career exploration and career counseling.
• Ability to review documentation of disabilities or medical conditions.
• Basic knowledge of accommodations in an educational setting.

Preferences

• Two (2) years of experience in a student services setting.
• One (1) year of experience in a similar role at a community college.

Welcome to Alvin , Texas ! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.
The College
Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.
Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.
Vision Statement
"Alvin Community College will provide high-quality academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities that promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development."
Mission Statement
"Alvin Community College exists to improve the lives of its students and community by providing affordable, accessible, inclusive, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves."
Benefits
Alvin Community College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more.
Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements.
01

Do you have a Master's degree or higher in counseling, social-work, counseling/clinical/psychology or other related mental health field, where a clinical or counseling practicum or internship experience was a degree requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed a Master's degree in one of the areas listed above AND a pre-degree practicum or internship experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you hold a current Texas State licensure? Please select all that apply.

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Psychology Associate (LPA)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

04

If you do not currently hold a Texas State licensure, are you a LPC Associate or other Mental Health Associate?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered Yes to the above question, if selected will you be able to gain licensure within two (2) years of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have two (2) years of experience in a student services setting?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have one (1) year of experience in a similar role at a community college?

• Yes
• No

08

I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents all match and provide the same and consistent information.

• Yes
• No

Required Question