Director of Student Services and Counseling

Director of Student Services and Counseling Salary: $51,720.00 - $81,718.00 Annually Location: Bradenton Job Type: Department: Collegiate School - Bradenton Job Number: 5317932 Closing: Continuous Description SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status. Visit the https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details. Job Summary This is a responsible, professional academic support position who oversees student services which includes enrollment, student progress and family communication, collaboration and division of duties with the other school counselor. This position also collaborated with the dual enrollment College Program for 11-12th grade, accountable for schedule/credit audits and graduation, for example. The position provides guidance, teacher curriculum and counseling support to all grades, with a focus on communication with middle school. This role must be certified school counselor, and will coordinate curriculum and activities with Collegiate School academic coaches, communicates with Collegiate School staff and students to prepare and implement a comprehensive support program for the students. The position oversees a guidance-based staff assistant and coordinates with community counseling partners. *Note* This is a professional academic support position responsible for overseeing student services, including enrollment, student progress, and family communication, in collaboration with the other school counselor. The role also partners with the dual enrollment college program for grades 11-12, with responsibilities such as schedule and credit audits and graduation tracking.The position provides guidance, curriculum support, and counseling services across all grade levels, in coordination with the middle grades counselor. This individual collaborates with Collegiate School academic coaches and communicates regularly with staff and students to develop and implement a comprehensive student support program.The role supervises a guidance-based staff assistant and coordinates with community counseling partners. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties: • Adheres to the rules and regulations as prescribed by the State Board of Education Florida Statutes, State College of Florida, the school board, and administrative procedures. Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and college policy that govern the educational process. • Conducts counseling sessions with students to help them think critically in resolving conflicts, solving problems, or making decisions. Maintains currency in the counseling profession and demonstrates mature, professional judgments. Makes recommendations and connects students to additional counseling services provided by community resources. • Supervises student services school counselor in the second role and the assistant in student services who reports to this position. Possible shared supervision of registrar regarding enrollment and student progression. • Demonstrates leadership in serving as a student development specialist, student advocate and consultant to faculty and staff. • Responds to individuals experiencing difficulties and/or personal problems through appropriate referrals to college and community resources. Maintains excellent communication with parents regarding student success. • Develops and make presentations addressing life skills and college success. Works closely with academic coaches to provide and assist with curriculum. • Facilitates student career planning and decision-making; interprets career assessment instruments. Works with academic coaches to assist with curriculum, such as Xello. • Assists in developing annual departmental objectives and contributes to achieving these objectives. • Collaborates with the staff assistant and registration specialist in enrollment of students. Interprets placement test results and makes appropriate course recommendations. Surveys transcripts to ensure graduation requirements are met. Assists in providing recommendations for students. • Monitors and leads the Multi-Tiered System of Support as the IST chair, incorporating collaboration with the student services team, head of school, special ed coordinator and teachers. • Follows federal, state, college and department guidelines that relate to the job. Included as a member of the school leadership team, implementing new legislation to current policies and procedures. • Promotes positive public relations for the department and the institution. • Performs related duties as required. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Counseling or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education including 18 graduate hours in Counseling. Or equivalent combination of education/experience as verified by the certification department in the School District of Manatee County and/or the Florida Department of Education.Must hold and maintain the State of Florida Certification in Counseling (or eligible). Experience in counseling at the middle/high school preferred. • Other Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of student confidentiality requirements. Knowledge of Florida education system and high school graduation requirements. Knowledge of college admissions, dual enrollment and college scheduling. Embraces a multicultural and diverse environment, demonstrates an understanding of first- generation college families, and supports the College's diversity initiatives. • Supervisory Experience: One to two years of direct supervisory experience including performance management, training and coaching preferred. To view the full job posting & to apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7102936 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-535b85259ddb064d8a0e6e5f9eda18b1