Certified School Counselor – Venice

Top Message
Join our SCF Collegiate School
Team! SCF offers many benefits to our employees: tuition scholarship for employees and eligible dependents, paid Life Insurance,
matching Florida Retirement System (FRS) contribution, complimentary access to Wellness activities, paid sick and vacation time, access for
eligible dependents to our on-campus Collegiate School, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and many more! Visit our SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit
details.

Job Summary: This is a responsible, professional academic support position who collaborates with the dual
enrollment program of 11-12th grade, accountable for student scheduling, advisement, and graduation. The position provides guidance and
counseling support to all grades and collaborates with the colleges support services and admissions. The certified school counselor
coordinates activities with Collegiate School academic coaches, communicates with Collegiate School staff and students to prepare and
implement a comprehensive support program for the students.

Job Description
Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or
all of the following duties:

1. Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes,
State College of Florida, the school board, and administrative procedures. Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated
federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and college policy that govern the educational process.

2. Conducts counseling
sessions with students to help them think critically in resolving conflicts, solving problems, or making decisions. Maintains currency in
the counseling profession and demonstrates mature, professional judgments. Makes recommendations and connects students to additional
counseling services provided by the college.

3. Supervises student services staff assistant who reports to the certified school
counselor.

4. Demonstrates leadership in serving as a student development specialist, student advocate and consultant to faculty and
staff.

5. Responds to individuals experiencing difficulties and/or personal problems through appropriate referrals to college and
community resources. Maintains excellent communication with parents regarding student success.

6. Develops and make presentations
addressing life skills and college success. Works closely with academic coaches to provide and assist with curriculum.

7. Facilitates
student career planning and decision-making; interprets career assessment instruments. Works with academic coaches to assist with
curriculum, such as My Career Shines.

8. Assists in developing annual departmental objectives and contributes to achieving these
objectives.

9. Maintains and fosters collaboration activities with high schools, colleges, universities and academic
programs.

10. Assists Head of School in the recruitment effort for the dual enrollment program. Presents at after-hours information
sessions, parent meetings, conducts new student orientation and collaborates with the testing coordinator to administer high stakes testing
as needed.

11. Conveys accurate and current academic information to students, parents, instructors and staff. Makes referrals to the
Disability Resource Center or other College services and/or programs as appropriate.

12. Collaborates with the advisor/instructor,
staff assistant and registration specialist in registration of students. Interprets placement test results and makes appropriate course
recommendations. Surveys transcripts to ensure graduation requirements are met. Assists in providing recommendations for
students.

13. Follows federal, state, college and department guidelines that relate to the job. Included as a member of the school
leadership team, implementing new legislation to current policies and procedures.

14. Promotes positive public relations for the
department and the institution.

15. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Counseling or a Masters degree from
a regionally accredited institution of higher education including 18 graduate hours in Counseling.

Certificates and
Licenses:
Must hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Guidance (or eligible).

Preferred Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Experience in counseling at the middle/high school preferred.

Supervisory Experience:
One to two years
of direct supervisory experience including performance management, training and coaching is preferred.

Special Instructions to
Applicants
All college searches are subject to compliance with Floridas Public Records Law and all documents submitted become the
property of the college. This position is not eligible for veteran preference. Please contact Human Resources at (941) 752-5375 if you have
any questions.

Pre-Employment Screenings
Requires successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment
reference checks.

Department Name: SCF Collegiate School
Campus: Venice
Work Schedule: 12 month
Work
Hours From:
8:00am
Work Hours To: 5:00pm
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Requested Start Date:
Flexible
Job Type: Collegiate School
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hiring Range: $50,000-$65,700
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Open Date: 06/16/2023
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

To apply, visit https://employment.scf.edu/postings/5228

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability,
genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment.
Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5323, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL
34207.jeid-7f4afe2892285a4b8fdd4eae6e71a5a1