ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
OPERATING TITLE: DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
Class Code: 4267
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Supervises and coordinates all activities relating to Testing and Assessment, Orientation and seminars, and Tutoring Services
Supervision received: Administrative Direction
Supervision exercised: Mid-level manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Dean of Educational Support Services
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES*
In coordination with the Dean of Educational Support Services, develops procedures for department in execution, and interpretation of District policy.
Coordinates the planning and budgetary process for all units.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of all professional student personnel workers.
Assists in the evaluation of all assigned personnel.
Assists in the planning and development in the areas of Student Development and Developmental Education.
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Supervises or assists in the development of an effective freshman orientation program.
Monitors the delivery of tutorial services in coordination with the Director of Special Services.
Assists in formulating policies and procedures in addressing the needs or under-prepared students.
May serve on numerous committees within the District/college.
* Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of college administration.
Considerable knowledge of educational program planning related to the counseling and guidance operations.
Considerable knowledge and skill in supervising personnel.
Good knowledge of community college personnel policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting in an academic (college/university) environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow District employees, students, and the public.
Ability to organize and direct major work operations and work under pressure of deadlines.
EDUCATION
Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field such as Counseling Psychology or Social Psychology.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in student guidance and counseling, counseling, or related field such as education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
No extraordinary physical requirements.
I certify that this is an accurate statement of the duties and responsibilities of this position and that the position is necessary to carry out the functions for which I am responsible.
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