Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in Counseling, Educational Psychology, Student Development Administration, Adult Education, Social Work, or a related Social Science field with at least two years of professional employment related to the Summary of Duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Knowledge
• Knowledge and experience with theory and practice related to student development, adult learning, study strategies, learning disabilities and challenges, neurodiversity in education, advising, and counseling.
• Experience in helping students identify strengths and opportunities in their learning behaviors and applying new approaches to achieve academic success.
• Knowledge of student development theory and effective student success, retention, and completion strategies.
• Knowledge of psychosocial interviewing and counseling and coaching techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge of, and ability to, administer and interpret the MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, CliftonStrengths, and other psychometric assessments.
• Knowledge of student confidentiality practices including FERPA.
• Knowledge of equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice and how to support students of diverse identities, backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, UVU's mission and strategic directions.
Skills
• Demonstrated skill in effective interpersonal communication, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and acting successfully under pressure.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including various electronic media, telephone, email, and other technological platforms.
• Strong skills in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, email, and academic and campus software platforms (e.g., Banner and Civitas) as applied to the management of student records, report preparation, and related activities.
• Demonstrated skills in counseling, career guidance, college readiness, retention, and neurodiversity in education.
Abilities
• Be self-directed and complete tasks without supervision.
• Develop and implement a variety of support systems, programs, and initiatives related to student success.
• Ability to serve students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs.
• Contribute to collaborative team culture.
• Creatively and independently problem-solve by prioritizing, organizing, and multitasking during peak times while maintaining flexibility to address urgent concerns.
• Occasional evening responsibilities.
• Ability to navigate the Orem campus, visit other campus locations, and attend local and national meetings with or without accommodation.
• Must have access to transportation to travel to meetings at other sites.
|