What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Counselor position at Delta State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Academic Counselor
Working Title
Academic Counselor
Position Type
Staff
Department
Grants and Contracts
Posting Number
201201663
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Benefit Eligible
Yes
If Other, Please Explain:
Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track
Salary Basis
12 month
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Position Summary Information
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Director, this individual will dedicate 100% time and effort to the project, performing tasks directly related to the services and activities necessary to achieve the project’s objectives. Their duties and responsibilities will include attending professional development training and maintaining active memberships in state, regional, and national professional organizations. They will be responsible for recruiting and selecting at least 1,000 participants, as well as assessing the academic attainment levels, educational needs, and career interests of their assigned participants. The Counselor will administer career interest surveys where applicable and travel throughout 6 of the 12 counties within the service area to facilitate workshops and provide services, including ACT test preparation, financial literacy, financial aid application assistance, and post secondary enrollment application support. They will also administer surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of workshops and services, in addition to providing academic advising and making referrals for their assigned participants.
The Academic Counselor will also be responsible for monitoring the academic progress of their assigned pa11icipants and maintaining both physical and digital case management files. Additionally, they will perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director. This position will be housed on the campus of Delta State University.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position.
Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants’ education programs.
Valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.
Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants’ education programs.
Valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.
Preferred Qualifications | Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position.
Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants’ education programs.
Valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.
Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants’ education programs.
Valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use.
Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications | Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.
Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities.
Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs.
Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program.
A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
11/18/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- DSU Employee
- DSU Job Website
- Invited by Department to Apply
- MS State Employment Service
- HigherEdJobs
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues
- really.com
- Other
- * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Reference 1
- Other Document
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3