Job description
Position Information
Job Title
Counselor (2 Positions)
Campus
Ankeny Campus
Job Number
23-F23
Employment Date
As soon as possible
Job Category
Faculty Positions
Application & Position Contact Information
Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or jobs@dmacc.edu for information concerning the application process. Wade Robinson at 515-964-6222 or
wrobinson4@dmacc.edu for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Information
Per Faculty Salary Schedule
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive educational, career, and personal counseling services. Work in cooperation and consultation with other staff members of the Student Development Department and DMACC campus faculty, staff and administrators. Teach The College Experience and other courses designed to facilitate student success.
Essential Functions
Provide professional counseling services for the academic, personal, and career planning needs of the students. Academic counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing, planning and implementing his or her immediate and long-range academic goals; career counseling, in which the student is assisted in assessing his or her aptitudes, abilities, and interests, and is advised concerning current and future employment trends; and personal counseling, in which the student is assisted with personal, family or other social concerns, when that assistance is related to the student’s education.
Design and implement counseling in the form of support groups, classroom presentations, workshops and informational material for students and to assist faculty and staff. Provide consultation support to DMACC faculty, staff, and administration.
Provide career planning services to include assisting students in clarifying career goals through intake interviews, administration and interpretation of career assessment instruments, instruction in career exploration, and instruction in career goal-setting and decision-making. Teach The College Experience and other courses designed to facilitate student success.
Maintain involvement in professional development including both on and off-campus offerings to promote and further enhance the role of the counselor in promoting the mission of the community college. Maintain community connections for referral resources that will provide students with ongoing support for professional counseling, etc. and thus supporting and assisting our student population.
Provide support to a comprehensive developmental studies program to meet the educational needs of DMACC students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel Services with an emphasis in Counseling, American or Marriage Family/Therapy/Counseling or Social Work.
One year of mental health counseling experience.
Licensure as a professional counselor.
Knowledge of Career Testing Instruments.
Experience working with a wide range of students such as adults, traditional/nontraditional, vocational/technical majors, arts & sciences majors, and minorities/ethnic populations.
Experience in utilizing various forms of communication such as written, group presentations and one on one counseling.
Experience working in a team environment as well as independently.
Knowledge of current software applications.
Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.
One year of mental health counseling experience.
Licensure as a professional counselor.
Knowledge of Career Testing Instruments.
Experience working with a wide range of students such as adults, traditional/nontraditional, vocational/technical majors, arts & sciences majors, and minorities/ethnic populations.
Experience in utilizing various forms of communication such as written, group presentations and one on one counseling.
Experience working in a team environment as well as independently.
Knowledge of current software applications.
Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications
One year of counseling experience within an educational setting.
College teaching experience.
Professional competence in providing assessment, diagnosis, interventions for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drug use/abuse, relationship violence, developmental concerns, or other issues frequently faced by college students.
Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
College teaching experience.
Professional competence in providing assessment, diagnosis, interventions for depression, anxiety, alcohol/drug use/abuse, relationship violence, developmental concerns, or other issues frequently faced by college students.
Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
Physical Requirements
Constant:
- Sit
Frequent:
- Stand
Occasional:
- Lift Knuckle to Waist 20 lbs
- Lift Floor to Waist < 10 lbs
- Carry 20 lbs
- Push/pull horizontal < 20 lbs
- Push/pull vertical < 5 lbs up to 84 in
- Lateral Pinch
- Forward & Overhead Reach
- Crouch
- Neck Flexion, Extension & Rotation
- Fine Motor Coordination
- Hand & Foot Coordination
- Ability to be Mobile
Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demand Category
Light
Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test
N/A
Work Schedule
12 Months Per Year
Posting Date
01/24/2023
Deadline for Submitting Applications
02/06/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application. Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application. Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Quick Link for Postings
https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/9416
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Nondiscrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1576, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1576, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Why are you interested in this position and why should we consider you a leading candidate? (250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your theoretical approach to counseling as well as your licensed mental health counseling-related strengths and weaknesses? (250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your work experience as a licensed mental health counselor in an educational setting. What were your job duties, what specific assignments were you responsible for, and what was your caseload size? (250 words or less)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your experience working with diverse groups of people. How do you establish and maintain a professional working relationship with people of diverse backgrounds? What languages, besides English, do you speak?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you learn about this job opening?
- DMACC Employee Referral
- Friend/Relative
- Indeed.com
- TeachIowa.gov
- HigherEdJobs
- CareerBuilder
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Iowa Workforce Development
- DMACC Website
- DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
- Other
- * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
- Yes
- No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
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