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Ingenius Prep

College Admissions Counselor/Consultant

$25 - $50/hr

S. college and graduate admissions process. This is a highly relationship-driven role focused on ... Fully remote work * Flexible scheduling and caseload options * Opportunity to build meaningful ...

University of Washington

Admissions Counselor

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$43K - $59K/yr

During non-peak periods, this position can work hybrid: three days on campus and two days remote ... college fairs, high schools, community colleges, conferences, community events, information ...

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Orlando, FL · Remote

$25 - $36/hr

Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm, Fully Remote (Within FL ONLY) At Groups, the Admissions Counselor leads the treatment team, alongside providers, care navigators, and administrators. The Admissions ...

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School Counselor

Riverside, CA · On-site +1

$41.27/hr

This position IS NOT suitable for telework or remote consideration under any circumstances ... S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign ...

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To thrive as a Remote College Counselor, you should have a background in education or counseling, experience with college admissions processes, and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms, online scheduling tools, and student information systems is often required. Excellent communication, active listening, and empathy are standout soft skills in counseling students remotely. These abilities are essential for building trust, providing personalized guidance, and helping students make informed decisions about their college journey.

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Full-time Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor of Practice in Educational Counseling and Ac

National University System

Remote

$68K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: $68,557.00 - $84,360.00
National University - San Diego, California
Full-time Assistant or Associate Professor, or Professor of Practice in Educational Counseling & Academic Program Director (APD) - Remote, USA
The Department of ABA, School Psychology, and Educational Counseling (ASPEC), in the Sanford College of Education (SCOE) at National University invites applications for an Assistant or an Associate in Educational Counseling. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a potential or demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and scholarship in their field and a commitment to serving the university's diverse adult student body. This position is remote with no residency requirements. This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline and administration contributing to programmatic strategies that ensure program quality, student engagement, and success.
The Academic Program Director (APD) is a full-time faculty member who directs the strategy, operations and support for the degree program for which this role is responsible. As the primary spokesperson for all program (part-time and full-time) faculty and students, the APD will act as the primary source of information about specific programmatic strategies, needs and daily operations and initiate and approve changes to ensure program quality, driving student engagement and success. The APD serves as the lead discipline expert for the program as well as primary contact for multiple stakeholders. This position collaborates with program faculty in support of student success, as well as the Director of Assessment to conduct program assessment on a regular basis to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the student and the program's related industries and where applicable, the programmatic accreditation requirements. This position ensures the incorporation of identified trends or changes into the curriculum, in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum, and serves in either a direct or consulting role during course development, updating, and maintenance. The APD meets regularly with the College leadership (Department Chair/Associate Dean and/or Dean) to ensure that the program aligns with University and College goals and priorities.
In lieu of scholarship requirements, if you are selected as the candidate, you may be considered for a Professor of Practice position.
Essential Functions:
Candidates will be evaluated for their level of proficiency and potential (for excellence) in teaching, scholarship, and service. The main expectations of this position include:
Teaching
  • Teach and develop online or onsite courses in the following areas: Counseling theories, counseling law and ethics, current issues in school and college counseling, program review, crisis intervention, trauma in youth, social and cultural issues, career development, group counseling and assessment and evaluation.
  • Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor's field.
  • Create an inclusive and positive learning environment for diverse learners.
  • Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
  • Adhere to the National University's academic integrity policy.

Scholarship
  • Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
  • Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth.
  • Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.

Service
  • Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
  • Serve on committees at the program, department, college or/and university level and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
  • Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.
  • Responsible for annual program reviews and attending departmental and college level meetings as a representative of the program.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
  • Terminal degree e.g. Ph.D or Ed.D. degree in Educational Counseling or related discipline, required.
  • Leadership experience as a director or coordinator of a school counseling graduate program.
  • Understanding of school counselor roles in California public schools.
  • Experience with online education.
  • Current California PPS credential in school counseling.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Specialization in Community College Counseling is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience navigating and interpreting California Commission on Teacher. Credentialing (CCTC) policies for Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentialing.

Special conditions of employment include:
  • Background check required.
  • Travel is required at least once annually to attend the annual Commencement ceremony (if held onsite).

For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following:
  • A cover letter that includes experience as a program leader in school counseling
  • A curriculum vita
  • Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University's total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the "whole you" with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.
National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.

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