HEOP Counselor

HEOP Counselor

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Salary

$24. 73 - $28. 02 Hourly

Location

Bronx, NY

Job Type

Full Time Staff

Job Number

00817

Division

Student Affairs

Department

NYS HEOP

Opening Date

10/29/2024

Union Status

Union

Description

Benefits

Job Posting Summary

Provide academic counseling, assisting students in the selection and scheduling of classes

Assist with the recruitment and interviewing of potential HEOP students

Collect necessary eligibility documentation for students on counselor caseload

Assist administrators with the implementation of the summer program. Develop a relationship and begin to assess the academic needs for all first-year students

Promote retention and graduation strategies

Help students transition to college by helping them to understand the rigors of college life - time management, study skills, being prepared, etc.

Help students understand their financial aid obligations. Work with the Associate Director and the office of Student Financial Services to ensure necessary documentation is processed to receive financial aid

Input all contacts into Compass and Banner systems, for record keeping and reporting information used for the final and interim reports to the State Education Department

Track student performance and progress by consulting with students and faculty

Maintain confidential student records

Be familiar with Banner, Compass, ARGOS, SLATE, Xtender, Degree Works, and Microsoft Office-Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Access a plus

Proficient writing skills are necessary

Assist with the development and implementation of the student success plan

Help students to develop skills and the understanding needed to monitor their own academic progress and to plan their own course of study

Integrate academic advisement with career services

Link students to faculty within their major

Ensure tutoring services are provided (via the Learning Center / CAEI and HEOP tutors) as needed on Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, and Manhattan campuses

Meet regularly with students on probation, develop an action plan and prepare weekly reports on mandatory tutoring, attendance, and student progress for all students on probation. Meet with first-year students weekly during the first semester and twice a month during the second semester

Attending all OP and HEOP staff meetings. Represent HEOP at conferences and student activities

Attend appropriate institutional meetings and represent HEOP on institutional committees that deal with students' needs and concerns

Work with students on their personal problems and refer to licensed professionals when appropriate

Conduct other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or related field required

Experience in working with economically and academically disadvantaged students

Master's degree preferred

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City areauniversity that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution , proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology , and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercy's student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn oncampuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, andManhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) , Option 6 or via email .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

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Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Health Insurance:

UntitedHealthcare Oxford

In-network and out-of-network plan options

EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)

Dental Insurance:

UnitedHealthcare Oxford

In-network and out-of-network pla.