What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Success Counselor position at Washington & Jefferson College?
Summary
The Academic Success Counselor will work with, counsel and mentor a diverse group of students, to support their academic and personal well-being. First year student academic support will be the main focus for the Academic Success Counselor. The position will start in the spring term (January 2026).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the Director and Assistant Director for Academic Success, Academic Affairs Deans, faculty and staff, to know, communicate, and implement academic policies and procedures.
- Reporting to the Assistant Director of Academic Success, work as a team with the Director of Academic Success to counsel students needing academic assistance, time management skills, tutoring services, and connecting to appropriate resources on or off campus.
- Utilize the student alert system, and act as a 'coordinator of care' for identified students needing immediate counseling and resources, specifically first year students.
- Counsel and support students identified as having academic difficulties, or other concerns keeping them from classroom success, including those needing acute and/or long term support.
- Communicate with faculty and student life staff to identify and support students of concern.
- Promote a learning environment supportive of students from diverse backgrounds.
- Work directly with parents of students who are in academic distress within FERPA guidelines.
- With knowledge of College and community resources, manage communication and resource materials to assist in retention efforts.
- Maintain ongoing and open communication with other campus partners including the departments of Student Life, Athletics, and Enrollment, as well as the Counseling Center.
- 10 month position during academic year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
- Higher education experience is strongly preferred
- Experience in a field related to advising and counseling
- Knowledge of college advising practices
- Demonstrable written, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and problem solving skills
Supervisory Duties
This position has no supervisory duties.
Disclaimer
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.
Job Description Status
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
Application Instructions
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Employee Benefits
Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.
Getting to Know W&J
Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.
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Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.
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