The Division of Student Affairs at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for an exciting new position Outreach Counselor & Engagement Specialist. This position will interact with multiple departments and responsibilities will include facilitating the students of concern applications; outreach and consultation services in Residence Life and Campus Community; and the development and implementation of campus and community resources needed by the student. We are seeking candidates with strong leadership, administrative, and organizational skills. The position reports to the Dean of Students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Outreach Counselor & Engagement Specialist collaborates with employees, students, and community organizations to build a network of supports to assist under-resourced students by leveraging existing community resources, coordinating opportunities for cross-training among existing college supports and personnel, and designing and implementing new programming.

• In consultation with key college stakeholders, evaluate current student resources and create a strategic two-year plan to scale up efforts to address under-resourced student need and gaps in services by incorporating best practices in goal setting and the development of learning outcomes.
• Lead person for students of concerns and member of the Behavioral Assessment/Coordination, Assessment, Response, and Education (CARE) Team.
• Connecting students to wrap-around basic needs services (e.g., food pantry, counseling, health center, emergency aid, benefits screening, and food assistance, etc.); planning and leading cross-training; and supporting interdepartmental collaboration.
• Support and scale initiatives to address student needs by establishing student-centered goals, connecting community resources and partners to advance current conversations, and conducting student needs assessments.
• Residence Life outreach or prevention presentations in the residence halls (i.e., stress management, assertiveness skills, etc.).
• Engage in comprehensive assessment, evaluation, and program improvement by regularly tracking, communicating, and reporting relevant data.
• Attend relevant trainings and meetings to increase knowledge and expand network of contacts in the community.
• Plan, organize, and implement campus wide educational programs and participate in outreach activities including but not limited to tabling at key events, integrating information into new student orientations or onboarding processes, presenting to student clubs, and increasing the college's awareness and knowledge of student basic needs through presentations and educational events.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a non-profit, government, or higher education setting is required.
• Experience working with college students in student services, student affairs, or student development capacities or in social services, social work, counseling, or case management roles.
• Project or program management experience.
• Experience developing and running basic needs programming to support college students.
• Experience working and serving diverse populations.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Human Service Management, or related field.
• Developing and facilitating outreach programs experience.
• Experience in program development and administration.
• Experience with problem resolution.
• Experience presenting both one-on-one and delivering to a large group.
• Ability to plan own work to meet defined objectives with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Salary commensurate with education and experience: $46,270 for 11-month obligation. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The College is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The College's indeed.com rating is 4.5 with one recent review noting that it is the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

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