Job Vacancy Announcement
Department of Human Resources
PO Box C07, Tsaile, AZ 86556
928-724-6603
POSITION TITLE:
Counselor
VACANCY NUMBER:
LOCATION:
SALARY CLASSIFICATION:
OPEN PERIOD:
064.TS15.ADM
Tsaile Campus – Title III
$46,000.00
02/23/2016
CLOSE: Open Until Filled
Role:
The Counselor is responsible for providing supportive advising to individuals and groups during counseling services
for students with academic and social developmental problems; for ensuring that college students participate in the
required and/or appropriate events established to enhance their higher education experience; and to motivate them
to have a successful completion of their degree plan. Additional responsibility for the Counselor includes
researching, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Student Success programs for students
experiencing academic difficulties or challenging life circumstances. Provide counseling services that emphasizes
prevention. May assist students with addressing social and personal challenges, such as, addiction, parenting, marital
problems, suicide, stress management, self-esteem and other mental and emotional health issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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40% Counseling
Services /
Programming
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20% Collaboration
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Coordination
of services
and trainings
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20% Academic /
Personal
Counseling
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Counsel students on academic, personal and social problems.
Assists students in understanding and coping with social, behavioral, and personal
problems.
Provide students with the life skills needed to deal with problems before they occur
and to enhance students’ personal, social, and academic growth.
Provide special services, including alcohol and drug prevention and intervention.
Counsel students and families to address and treat mental and emotional disorders
and to promote optimum mental health.
Implement a variety of therapeutic techniques used to address a wide range of
issues, including depression, addictions and substance abuse, suicidal impulses,
stress management, problems with self-parenting, and marital or other relationship
problems.
Design and implement innovative counseling programs and services for students on
campus including, but not limited to, workshops, events, activities, trips, support
groups, etc.
Collaborate with staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating systems and
processes of the essential functions of the student advisement and intervention
programs.
Provide on-going presentations of cross-culturally relevant programs concerning
mental health and wellness to campus community and local K-12 schools (outreach).
Support divisions and program initiatives that positively impact student persistence,
academic success, and enrichment.
Serve in a supportive role for the Summer Institute (each summer) and student
orientation program (each semester) with the Student Affairs Department.
Provide counseling services to individual students and/or groups to include, but not
limited to, academic advising, career planning, financial aid, and other personal
issues and concerns.
Complete retention contracts with assigned students on probation, suspension or
other “at-risk” students.
Lead and facilitate discussion groups and educational workshops to promote
strategies for academic success and address personal challenges that may hinder
student academic potential.
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15%
Assessment /
Professional
Development
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5% Other
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Promote early intervention strategies and referrals to the Learning Center and
collaborate with faculty and tutors in identifying and assisting students who are
struggling personally and academically.
Initiate referrals to community agencies and recourse as appropriate.
Assist with the coordination of incoming/new students through advising,
registration, and orientation.
Establish and maintain student records, including contact logs, letters of
recommendations, and relevant academic worksheets and forms.
Provide input for the development of policies, processes and programs that affect
counseling services.
Monitor student progress and maintain thorough and appropriate student records
both hard copy files and electronic files on student information database systems
(i.e. EX Jenzabar, Who’s Next-Blue Eon).
Actively participate in staff development initiatives and remain knowledgeable
about best practices focused on students with mental health challenges and/or
disabilities.
Prepare documents, reports and routine correspondences in a timely manner;
collect student data and provide information accordingly; promote and use datadriven decision making.
Compile data and statistics reflecting progress, trends, and use of services and
appropriate recommendations for future initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field within the Behavioral Sciences.
Minimum of six months experience working with Native American students;
One year experience implementing treatment/intervention models for counseling.
Skills, Trainings & Other Conditions
Interpersonal
Skills:
Other Skills:
1. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals impacted by a wide spectrum of
mental, emotional and psychological conditions.
2. Knowledge of FERPA policies to demonstrate student confidentiality.
3. Ability to facilitate discussions, workshops, and instruct on counseling related topics,
issues and concerns to faculty, staff and students.
4. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of students from various socioeconomic
and ethnic backgrounds; work is generally performed with maximum interaction with
students and college personnel.
5. Demonstrate sensitivity to students’ needs; ability to encourage and empower students
to make their own decisions.
6. Ability to work under stressful conditions.
7. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Job involves community outreach and travel to local educational institutions.
1. Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
2. Knowledgeable in using basic office technology (i.e. desktop computers, Xerox machine,
etc.); Interest and willingness to learn how to incorporate technology within academic
advising services.
3. Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Software and student information systems (i.e. EX
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Jenzabar, Who’s Next, etc.)
4. Skills in public speaking in conduct presentations at different functions.
5. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of students from various backgrounds (i.e.
race, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, disability, religion, etc.)
6. Skills in report writing and data collection/analysis.
7. Demonstrate understanding of the Dine’ College mission and role of the tribal college.
8. Self-motivated and results oriented; strong organizational skills; demonstrate positive
customer service skills and professionalism.
9. Knowledgeable in Dine’ College academic policies and procedures in assisting students;
ability to act as an advocate for both the student and Dine’ College.
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Physical
Requirements
and Work
Environment:
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Long hours of sitting, using a computer, or traveling to other sites.
Use of college vehicle, which requires updated Navajo Nation Public Highway
Safety certificate.
Proficient in the use of Computer Software, such as Microsoft Office, Jenzabar
EX or similar, etc.
Works primarily, although not exclusively, in a climate controlled
environment.
This position requires average agility and good physical condition
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Work requires lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, and
other physical exertion at times.
How to apply:
Diné College gives preference to eligible applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) and
the Veterans' Preference. Indian & Veterans preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted
with your application. Submission of a resume' form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion
of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under Required Documents section. Please carefully review
the complete job announcement and the "Required Documents" instructions. Failure to provide the required documents will
result in your application not being considered for employment
Please find all the information/documents needed to apply on our website: http://www.dinecollege.edu
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