Academic Counselor, Hudson Scholars (multiple positions)

College Overview  

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is an award-winning,
comprehensive urban college serving one of the most historic and ethnically diverse areas of the United States. HCCC students were born in
119 countries and speak 29 different languages. The diversity and the multitude of our community’s cultures, life experiences, skills,
and aspirations, are the very values and traits that empower us to be productive and caring members of our society.  

HCCC
embodies an unwavering commitment to student success and an intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2019, the
President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PACDEI) was instituted to develop new levels of understanding and
access and advance the College’s commitment to transparency and inclusion. We are proud of the differences we share, which are the
foundation for the life-changing and transformational education we offer and the social mobility we provide to the communities we
serve.   

HCCC has three campuses located just minutes from Manhattan: The Journal Square campus in Jersey City and North Hudson
Campus in Union City are adjacent to vital transportation hubs; the Secaucus Center has abundant parking. Fully accredited by the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education, the College offers courses and classes in a wide variety of disciplines to the people and businesses
of Hudson County, one of the most ethnically diverse areas of the United States. The College was recently recognized with the 2021
Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Northeast Regional Equity Award and the 2021 INSIGHT into Diversity’s Higher
Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. In 2016 the Gabert Library was one of three academic libraries in the United States to
receive the Excellence in Academic Libraries Award from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), and in 2019 the HCCC
Tutoring Center received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for Two-Year Institutions. In 2019, the College joined
Achieving the Dream, a network of high-achieving community colleges, as part of its expanding effort toward continuous improvement in
student success.  

HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York
area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education. Hudson County Community
College is proud of its culture of care and invites applications from those wishing to join a community dedicated to promoting student
success in all forms.   

Position Summary

The College is looking for a full-time Academic Counselor for
the Hudson Scholars Program, reporting to the Assistant Director of Advisement. The Hudson Scholars program is an innovative student support
program designed to support students’ transition and ongoing success at Hudson County Community College. Academic Counselors promote student
success in support of and in accordance with the College’s mission statement, program policies and procedures, and established goals
and objectives of Student Affairs and Enrollment. This role may serve students at both the North Hudson Campus and/or the Journal Square
Campus.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide students with academic advising, major exploration,
  transfer opportunities, educational programming, and course registration assistance through monthly meetings and consistent
  communication.
• Assist incoming students with the transition into College by engaging in conversations about time management, study
  skills, and test-taking strategies.
• Maintain documentation, data, and reports across various platforms to inform college personnel
  of student success and retention rates.
• Integrate data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices into daily work.
• Create and manage progress reports from faculty by informing students of their academic progress and providing recommendations to
  improve.
• Design, update, and execute a communication plan consisting of weekly emails and text messages to inform students of
  important dates and action steps.
• Collaboratively plan monthly tasks that enhance the student experience.
• Provide
  resources, referrals, and information to assist students in navigating the college.
• Create and maintain cross-campus relationships
  to provide referrals and opportunities for engagement.
• Participate in college committees and events to increase visibility for the
  program, gain knowledge, and build partnerships across the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned by departmental
  leadership.

Position Requirements:

• Clear Communication Style: Superior verbal and written
  communication skills are required.
• Master’s degree: Required in Counseling, Higher Education, Social Work, Student Affairs,
  or a related field.
• Experience: Open to various levels of experience in higher education but working with a culturally and
  socioeconomically diverse student population is highly desirable. Hudson County Community College supports a diverse and traditionally
  underrepresented student population, and we consider this an important element of the work we do at the College.
• Technology
  Skills: Proficient in various computer software programs and SaaS including Microsoft Office suite, Airtable, Ellucian Colleague, EAB
  Navigate or similar higher education platforms.
• Relational skills: Relationship building is a central part of the role, so strong
  interpersonal and active listening skills are essential. It is important that you balance having a supportive ear with the ability to
  identify needs, so students are able to realize their personal and educational goals.
• Bi-lingual preferred: Our College has a
  linguistically diverse student population, so while not required, Spanish and Arabic language skills are a priority for the
  institution.
• Creativity: A penchant for out-of-the-box thinking and creative problem-solving will be an asset in this
  role.
• Additional Skills: Collaboration, flexibility, innovation, strategic thinking, and a positive attitude.

To Apply

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