College counselor job description

Shift Hours Range from 5AM-3PM

The Hospitality Professional role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Operator, team members gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving a great product in a friendly environment. Chick-fil-A is a great opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds, and no experience is necessary.

Work in a Chick-fil-A Restaurant
A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. Here are some of the great benefits of working at Chick-fil-A.

Now Offering FREE COLLEGE TUITION for ALL Team Members!

Flexible Hours
You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school or sports teams. We will try to arrange your work schedule around them.

Closed Sundays
All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends.

Work Directly With A Chick-fil-A Operator
The Operator is an independent business person, responsible for the operation of the restaurant, who invests time in his or her employees, teaching them important business skills for the future.

Competitive Pay
Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills. Full Time Pay at $14

It's a Great Place to Work
At Chick-fil-A, our Operators consider their team members to be more than just employees, they are a highly valued part of each Chick-fil-A restaurant. Our high retention rate is proof that team members really enjoy working at Chick-fil-A.

No Experience Is Necessary
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy serving customers. We will teach you everything else you need to know.

Requirements

• You must be hard-working, team-oriented, friendly, honest and have great customer service skills.
• Must be able to work 40 Hours a week with Open Availability including most Saturdays.
• Must be 18 years old or have HS Equivalent Diploma

Additional Info

• Flexible Hours ...You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school or sports teams. We will try to arrange your work schedule around them. All Chick-fil-A Units are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends.
• College Scholarships ...At Chick-fil-A, we believe everyone deserves an education. We offer Leadership Scholarships to eligible employees who qualify.
• Competitive Pay ...Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills.
• It's a Friendly Place to Work ...At Chick-fil-A, we consider our team to be more than just employees. Our extremely low turnover rate is proof that people love working here.
• Opportunity for advancement!

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people's lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to helps communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor's prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

What You Will Do:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Academic Operations, the College Counselor participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of counseling and student development that result in educational, personal, and professional development of the nursing students and support the advancement of the college's vision, mission, and values. The College Counselor serves on a team of Student Central coaches, implementing an "intrusive advising program" that involves advising students at risk of failure for psycho-social reasons.

The Day-to-Day:

• Participates in the Intrusive Advising program, managing a caseload of students, making systematic contract with them, and referring students to appropriate community programs
• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of programs designed to encourage the success and retention of students
• Serves as the campus resource for identifying appropriate counseling services and programs for students with psycho-social challenges
• Participates in student orientation and registration
• Cooperates with other services, programs, and departments in identifying and working with at-risk students
• Develops workshops for at risk students aimed at addressing common psycho-social challenges that impede their success in the nursing program
• Serves as Title IX Coordinator

Additionally, The College Counselor will also be required to teach one (1) general education course per semester (16 weeks). As an instructor, the expectations will be, but are not limited to:

• Direct contact with students in instruction, training, and monitoring professional and academic development throughout their program
• Instructor provides a learning experience to students and evaluates their achievements
• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum / syllabus
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and counsel those who do not adhere to guidelines
• Recognize and analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action
• Identify and students who are "at risk" of leaving the course to Chair of program
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed

This overview represents major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the position, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

What We Need from You:

We have an amazing team, so we want to make sure our standards are upheld. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Master's degree in psychological/social counseling or related area from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in counseling, especially with non-traditional and minority students

What We Are Offering You:

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Rest and relaxation with paid sick leave and holiday benefits
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match

Only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.

TITLE: College Access Counselor

DEPARTMENT: College Success

REPORTS TO: College Success Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours: 40 hours/ week

Salary: $20/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) provides underserved youth with free, exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities.

Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Positive Communication and Support.

POSITION SUMMARY

HOLA’s College Access Counselor will be responsible for working under the supervision of the High School Program Director in supporting our college and career minded youth. This position requires an understanding of the college access pathways and counseling for underserved, low-income and undocumented students. Additionally, this position requires an ability to connect with students, build trust, and maintain communication with students post high school graduation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate high energy and is a positive role model.
• Create and foster an empowering and motivational environment for high school juniors and seniors
• Work directly with HOLA’s high school program director and closely with the College Success Team (CST) to accomplish the goals of the HS College Access program; including the discussion of program development.
• In conjunction with HS and CST, help identify leadership, career (internships/jobs) and pipeline programs for students.
• Assess A-G completion to assist students in creating college list and applying to college.
• Identify and nominate students for competitive college scholarship program such as Questbridge, Posse, etc.
• Schedule first generation multicultural college visits
• Help foster a college going culture by planning college knowledge and college access workshops for the junior class curriculum.
• Plan college prep events for high school students such as college fairs, campus visits, and inviting appropriate career guest speakers.
• Assist high school staff in training mentors/volunteers around college search, application process, admission requirements, and financial aid process; Maintain communication with mentors regarding specific concerns and/or needs of students.
• Meet one-on-one with juniors and seniors throughout the academic year (within capacity) to discuss and review their academic profile and create a college access plan; best fit colleges and/or programs, campus resources
• Stay up to date on admission and college access trends for first generation students by attending trainings, conferences, webinars, etc.
• Build and foster relationships with partner schools.
• Assist students with college fly-in programs; manage communication and arrange trips.
• Maintain an up to date log of scholarships, for all grade levels and summer opportunities.
• Flexibility and availability to work some late evenings and /or weekends.

• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to be a strong role model for youth during all working hours.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in high paced moments.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• College Counseling Certificate or degree preferred or 3 years of experience counseling students in low-socioeconomic environments.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Experienced working in a busy work environment.
• Maintains highest standards of conduct and comportment.
• Sets personal standards of behavior that serve as a model to others.
• Must have ability to drive company vans, a clean driving record and a minimum of 3 years with a California Driver’s License.
• One or more years of experience counseling/advising students of color from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
• Experience supporting marginalized communities, such as undocumented students/families, young men of color, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, etc.

VACCINATION POLICY

Heart of Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Heart of Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated no later than 60 days after hire and submit to additional masking and social distancing requirements. Employees must also receive the COVID-booster shot within 10 days after becoming eligible for it. Please contact HOLA’s Human Resources Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The building environment does not provide air conditioning and heat in all areas. Outdoor work is expected in some cases.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

HOLA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.