Job Responsibilities

The Student Development Counselor provides individual and group counseling services to enrolled and prospective students in the areas of personal, crisis intervention, career development, life-planning, and academic placement and support services. In addition, the counselor will work with students with disabilities assisting with accommodation issues. Plans and organizes professional workshops for faculty and students as needed. This position is located at our Palmer Campus.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and experience in student services programs. Preferred candidates will have two (2) years experience in student services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work with at least two (2) years of professional experience in student services programs is highly preferred. Knowledge and skills of individual and group counseling techniques and practices, disabilities-related services theory, crisis management, career development, academic advisement and ADA and Section 504 requirements are essential. Must be able to effectively analyze and solve problems and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Provides counseling to prospective and enrolled students, conducts workshops, administers and interprets various career and personality inventories and assessments, provides intake and follow-up services to students with disabilities, and assists faculty with Early Alert students.

Additional Comments

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open and filled with preference given to applicants who apply by August 9, 2024.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.