Student Counselor | Public and Allied Health, Summer Bridge Program

Job Title

Student Counselor | Public and Allied Health, Summer Bridge Program

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

School of Public and Allied Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.66 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

The Student Counselor, under general supervision, will provide supervision of incoming freshman students in the residence halls during the Summer Bridge Program. The Summer Bridge Program is a five-week program for incoming freshmen to become acquainted with our University. Selected candidates will live in the residence halls with the students. Must be available during the week and on weekends to perform the duties of this position. Housing and meals are provided for the five-week program. This position is a temporary summer position.

 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist Summer Bridge students with activities related to the academic program during the week and weekend.

• Assists in coordinating logistics for the Summer Bridge Program orientation and other special events.

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Summer Bridge Program and coordinate responses to requests for program information.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.

• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA

• No prior experience necessary

• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours for the fall/spring terms.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Proficiency in computers with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.

 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to stay on campus for the duration of the program to perform required job responsibilities.

 

Job Posting Close Date:

Until filled

 

Required Attachments:

 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Resume

• Detailed Class Schedule

 

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1793 or seo@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

 

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

 

Background Check Requirements:

 

 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.