JOB SUMMARY
Under administrative supervision, the AEC Counselor provides academic and career counseling to adult learners, including transcript evaluation, graduation planning, and guidance on college and career pathways.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Using college and career inventories, guide adult learners towards graduation and career planning ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assist adult learners with the completion of FAFSA.
- Assist in the development of adult learning policies and procedures.
- Participate in AEC, Goodwill and select Nebraska Department of Education meetings as requested.
- Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations.
- Collect data and complete necessary reports for Goodwill, NDE, and charitable funders.
- Review student transcripts to assess and confirm eligible credits.
- Assist in the development of Individual Academic Advancement Plans based on students’ experience and needs.
- Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants.
- Other duties as assigned.
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Personally participate in ongoing professional growth, education, and development as well as mentoring others in their efforts to develop.
- Must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Must have outstanding management and customer service skills
- Must be a flexible thinker, possess a growth-mindset, and
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization
- Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree required
- Two (2) or more years of proven experience in the educational field preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Nebraska teaching/counseling certificate with endorsement in the assigned subject and content area required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Must have strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Must have excellent time management skills
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to travel locally
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sedentary
Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers, and files. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Limited
General office environment infrequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.)
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