Counselor Student II

University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity, MS

$43,890 - $60,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$43,890-$60,000/year

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a COUNSELOR STUDENT II to work with Educational Opportunity Center Urban grant. With minimal supervision, provides guidance and advice to students on such matters as course selection, course prerequisites, career planning and continuing higher education. Provides other counseling services regarding student academics or other aspects of student life. Makes referrals to other agencies or offices as required. Collects data related to assessment of students. Assists with student recruitment/retention and serves on special committees as needed. May maintain accurate student information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards. Provides new student orientation and outreach services to junior colleges for undergraduate program admissions. May coordinate support services for students. May prepare special and recurring reports regarding status of students. May assist with departmental publications. May act in a lead or supervisory capacity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers strengths‑based counseling using Appreciative Advising, including academic, career, personal, and financial aid guidance.
Fosters a positive, caring, and encouraging environment for all program participants.
Tracks academic performance, reviews early alerts, develops individualized action plans, and follows up consistently.
Keeps accurate, confidential records and ensures compliance with U.S. Department of Education requirements.
Assists students with FAFSA, scholarships, admissions processes, and disseminates financial aid information.
Helps plan and implement academic year and summer services such as tutoring, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and college readiness programming.
Assists with logistics including staff supervision, transportation, housing, meals, and instructional coordination.
Assists with APR preparation, data tracking, assessment of outcomes, and use of student information systems.
Assists with preparation of annual performance reports (APR), data tracking, and assessment of program outcomes.
Attends trainings, conferences (including overnight travel), stays current on FAFSA and admissions trends, and maintains professionalism and strong time‑management skills.
Performs other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $43,890 - $60,000)

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $43,890 and $60,000 per year.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham lists this role as a Full-time position.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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