Academic Advisor – Master’s of Science in Counseling Program

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Christ in the City

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2010

🤲 Charity

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Charity • Non-profit • Social Impact

Christ in the City is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the homeless population through relationship-building and support. The organization focuses on fostering genuine connections with individuals experiencing homelessness, emphasizing the importance of human interaction and love as a means of healing. Christ in the City trains young adult missionaries who live a life of service and simplicity, engaging with homeless individuals to bring hope and support, while also offering community resources and volunteer opportunities for others to get involved.

📋 Description

• Serve as a primary point of contact for graduate students enrolled in the Master’s in Counseling program • Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate academic advising to counseling students from matriculation through graduation • Assist students in course planning, registration, understanding program requirements, and navigating academic policies • Conduct proactive outreach to students experiencing academic, personal, or logistical challenges and facilitate referrals to appropriate support services • Maintain regular communication with advisees through email, video conferencing, and scheduled advising sessions • Support students in understanding fieldwork prerequisites, timelines, and documentation requirements • Monitor student movement through the program, including start dates, leaves of absence, pacing, clinical course eligibility, and graduation timelines • Implement proactive advising strategies that promote persistence and academic success • Collaborate with faculty, fieldwork staff, admissions personnel, and academic administration to support student progression

🎯 Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience working in a college/university environment (registrar, admissions, financial aid, academic department office, student services) • Demonstrated knowledge of Academic Advising, Student Retention, Data Tracking, and other related skills • Master’s degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field • Knowledge of graduate counseling programs, including professional expectations and training requirements • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to support diverse student populations • Ability to manage multiple tasks, track detailed information, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Committed to diversity and inclusion • Opportunities for professional development