The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a COUNSELOR STUDENT III to work under general supervision, provide guidance and advice to students on such matters as course selection, course prerequisites, career planning, and continuing higher education. Provide other counseling services regarding student academics or other aspects of student life to students and potential students. May act as a lead advisor for the school and provide training to other student advisor positions. Assumes participating role in student recruitment/retention with designated student population. Acts as a liaison to the Assistant Dean and Sr. Associate Dean in student grievance matters and assists in determining appropriate advising levels. Maintains accurate client information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards. Provides new student orientation and outreach services as requested. May represent the School of Nursing when in contact with faculty, administrators, staff, and the community. This individual will report to the Director of Student Engagement, Recruitment and Scholarships and to the Assistant Dean of Student Success. The Office of Student Success reports to the Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides personal advising, information and guidance concerning selection of course prerequisites, degree requirements, curriculum planning and career opportunities.

2. Acts as a liaison to the Director/Assistant Dean in student grievance matters. Clarifies problem areas with clients and establishes action steps to alleviate these problems.

3. Maintains department competitiveness and proficiency through monitoring publications, attending meetings and conferences, serving as liaison with internal and external organizations.

4. Provides student information to various departments and scholarship sponsors.

5. Prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports depicting status of students and other information as requested.

6. Assumes lead role in high school, current undergraduate, and transfer student recruitment and retention, to include fairs, tours, and information sessions

7. Participates and supports student activities and events for both undergraduate and graduate students.

8. Teach in First Year Experience course.

9. Plans various seminars/workshops as needed or requested.

10. Advises current students on alternative degree and career options.

11. Verifies eligibility and assists students in nursing school application process

12. Maintains accurate student information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards as outlined in the American Counseling Association Ethical Code.

13. Act in a caring and courteous manner toward all users in the following ways: use positive interpersonal skills to alleviate concerns and frustrations of students, other staff, and faculty; to provide assistance in a timely manner, reference appropriate procedures in calm and courteous manner; acts always in a professional and confidential manner with respect to all information and records.

14. In coordination with the SON Data Analyst/Registrar, provide data and information in regards to undergraduate program and recruiting for recurring and non-recurring reports as necessary for the business of the SON.