Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Education, Student Affairs, Social Work or related field
• Leadership experience in a counseling department or similar environment
• Experience leading and directing a related staff and/or department
• Experience working with a Student Information System or CRM
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with students in an educational setting

Preferred Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience working with college students
• Experience in conducting presentations/workshops and group counseling
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• At least 3 years of recent counseling experience in a mental health discipline/setting

Description of Duties:

Knowledge Required for the Position:

• Clinical knowledge and therapeutic techniques to facilitate student growth
• Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment/counseling in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives set by student and counselor
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• An understanding of and commitment to the College’s mission, vision, and values.
• An understanding of the unique challenges faced by college students.
• Ability to engage with students in face-to-face and virtual environments.
• Continually maintain open communication with assigned students and cultivate professional relationships with College departments.
• Help maintain a database system for monitoring and tracking program participants.
• Competency with personal computers, mobile devices, and standard office software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and online meeting software.
• Serve on College committees and task forces as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and Administration.

Must demonstrate a commitment to:

• Challenging and cultivating student achievement beyond the classroom
• Supporting a diverse population
• Leading staff in the Student Development Center

Other Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with the ability to function productively and independently;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive working relationships;

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.

• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, with proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

To apply, please attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Three (3) professional references

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.”

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu.

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.