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NCCU Public Administration

Student Counselor

NCCU Public Administration, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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Pre‑Employment Requirements

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NG 23A form and provide a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application.

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Employee Benefits (available to NCCU permanent employees)

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

NC State – Health Benefits

NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

11‑12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

Optional Supplemental Plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount and more.

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Primary Purpose of Position The Counseling Center is a department within the Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina Central University. The primary mission of the Counseling Center is to support the academic and student development missions of North Carolina Central University and the Division of Student Affairs by providing a comprehensive program of services that assist in the cultural, social, moral, personal, emotional, and intellectual development of a diverse student population.

It is our intent to provide such services in a warm, open and supportive atmosphere in which all students feel welcomed and appreciated regardless of racial, ethnic/cultural background, national origin, gender, age, physical/developmental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or socioeconomic status. The Center is committed to the right of students to develop to their optimal potential and actively advocates a living/learning environment that facilitates the growth and development of the whole person.

Primary Purpose of Position (continued) Position will provide individual and group counseling for a variety of personal, social, educational and vocational concerns; offer psychoeducational workshops addressed to specific needs such as study skills, assertiveness training, stress management, and so forth; conduct client assessment of personal and vocational characteristics for the purpose of assisting client decision‑making and problem‑solving; develop and present outreach programs; provide crisis intervention and management, including on‑call rotation; provide student advocacy, particularly with reference to referrals to various community agencies or to other sections of the university; provide consultations to faculty and staff and other personnel inside and outside the University on student issues; fulfill administrative duties as assigned, including serving on Counseling Center, Division of Student Affairs or University‑wide committees; provide some supervision and training of master’s level graduate practicum students and interns as assigned; participate in professional development experiences on a regular basis; and perform related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced experience and knowledge of individual and group counseling methods and procedures; demonstrated knowledge of principles of program development, consultation, outreach and crisis intervention and management.

Personal attributes that facilitate effective interpersonal relations and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of students and student organizations, faculty, staff, administrators and parents.

Knowledge of developmental characteristics of late adolescence and young adulthood and the unique difficulties confronting individuals in these stages of life; established commitment to multicultural competencies; experience with group counseling and gender/sexuality issues and programming; ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form; strong interpersonal skills required.

Minimum Education/Experience Master’s degree required (doctorate preferred) in counseling or clinical psychology, counseling, social work or a related field from an accredited college or university and completed clinical training in practicum and internship with appropriate classes in theories of personality, abnormal psychology, human development, crisis counseling, and alcohol and substance use (preferred). Experience in case management, familiarity counseling students of diverse backgrounds, and ability to interact with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

Licenses or Certification Fully licensed or eligible for full licensure in the State of North Carolina upon date of hire if transferring an unencumbered license from another state.

Consideration for sport psychology/counseling and performance consultation with clinical experience if not fully licensed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. NCCU is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties Provides individual and group counseling for a variety of personal, social, emotional, educational and vocational concerns.

Offers psychoeducational workshops and presentations addressed to specific needs of students and student groups, such as social anxiety, assertiveness training, stress management, and others, and develops outreach opportunities based on campus needs.

Provides crisis intervention and management, including on‑call rotation for walk‑in services during office hours and evening/week‑end coverage. Responds to major campus crises, including after‑hours emergency support.

Provides consultations to faculty and staff and other personnel inside and outside the University on student issues, reflecting knowledge of developmental characteristics and multicultural competencies.

Provides student advocacy, particularly with reference to referrals to various community agencies or to other sections of the university. Develops relationships with faculty and staff across campus and community partners to facilitate referrals, collaborations and student support.

Fulfills administrative duties as assigned, including serving on Counseling Center, Division of Student Affairs, or University‑wide committees, and updates staff meetings.

Provides some supervision and training of master’s level graduate practicum students and interns as assigned, based on theory and best practices in program development, consultation, outreach and crisis intervention.

Participates in professional development experiences on a regular basis to maintain knowledge and skills.

Other duties as assigned.

Posting Details Position Number: 717437

Classification Title: Student Counselor

Appointment Type: Permanent – Full Time

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Posting Number: EPA03406P

Open Date: 11/03/2025

Initial Review Date: 11/10/2025

Close Date: 11/17/2025

Open Until Filled

Applicant Documents

Resume/CV

Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

List of References

Optional Documents

DD‑214 (Veterans Only)

NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) (answers to supplemental questions should be submitted as part of the application).

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