If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292-acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package, the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
JOB DUTIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
- Counsels individuals to help them understand and overcome issues that may affect their academic progress
- Provides advisement on course and program selection, class scheduling, study habits, and career planning
- Coordinates activities with staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers
- Assists with the planning and implementation of overall program
- Confers with parents/guardians, teachers, school counselors, and administrators to resolve issues affecting students' academic progress
- Makes regular presentations to schools, community organizations, and social service agencies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively recruits students by distributing and collecting program applications; ensures that prospective participants are eligible as stipulated by program regulations
- Uses interviews, transcripts, report cards, and tests to identify individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education
- Conducts follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met
- Plans trips and activities to expose students to colleges/universities and to provide cultural enrichment
- Provides guidance to new program counselors
- Assists in the development of flyers, newsletters, and/or brochures
- Recommends purchases, e.g., equipment, educational materials, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS
Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field
- Two (2) years' of experience in advising and counseling students toward entering an institution of postsecondary education
- Two (2) years' of experience in working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth
- Two (2) years' of experience in recruiting middle school and high school students
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in counseling or related field
- Experience using MS Office
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to represent program at schools, conferences, meetings, and seminars
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position
- Strong interpersonal skills focusing on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control, remains open to others' ideas, and tries new things.
- Can provide sound judgment and displays willingness to make decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values, and respects diversity.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives, and develops realistic action plans.
- Can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations, and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
