Coordinator - Counseling - Kilgore College

Position summary:
The Coordinator of Counseling is responsible for leading, managing, and supervising the College’s Counseling Services, including the functions of personal counseling, referrals, and workshops. This person also serves as THECB designated Foster Child liaison. The Coordinator of Counseling offers confidential, short-term individual and group mental health services and campus-wide programming to provide support, education, and healthy ways of coping with stressors and struggles.

Position responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions for students experiencing emotional, psychological, or behavioral issues.
• Conduct initial assessments and maintain accurate and confidential records of all counseling sessions.
• Offer crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and programs on topics related to mental health, stress management, and personal development.
• Develop and implement comprehensive mental health programs that address the needs of the student population.
• Coordinate mental health awareness campaigns, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with other departments and student organizations to integrate mental health initiatives across campus.
• Supervise and manage the daily operations of the counseling services office, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant legal, ethical, and institutional standards and policies.
• Collect and analyze data on service utilization and outcomes to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Work closely with faculty, staff, and administration to identify students in need of mental health support.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external mental health professionals and agencies to provide referrals and additional support services.
• Serve as a liaison between the counseling center and the college community, promoting a culture of mental health and wellness.
• Stay current with developments in the field of mental health and counseling through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Participate in campus committees and initiatives related to student health and well-being.

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in education, psychology, social work, counseling, student services, or related field.
• LMSW or LPC required, or equivalent counseling certification preferred. 
• A minimum of three years of experience in a counseling-related position is preferred. 
• Must be able to relate to students, faculty, staff, and other constituents in a professional and service-oriented manner.
• This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to multi-task and manage time effectively is essential.              

• 1 Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; however, evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
• This position requires a valid Texas driver’s license.
• This position is designated as security sensitive and requires a criminal background check.
• Sufficient dexterity, agility, and physical condition to perform routine.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $55,429.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.

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