Non-Teaching Positions

Continuing Education Counselor II (UCP VI)
Bachelor of General Studies & Non-Degree Studies, Stamford Campus

The University of Connecticut, Center for Continuing Studies, Stamford Campus, is seeking an Academic Counselor to work for the Bachelor of General Studies and Non-degree Studies programs. The Counselor works as part of a team to recruit, admit and academically advise returning adult students and working professionals for the CCS degree completion programs. These programs are designed for people with an Associates degree or 60 credit hours from regionally accredited institutions who wish to finish their undergraduate degree at UConn. The Counselor also serves as an advisor to non-degree students. The Counselor will be part of the UConn Stamford Campus as well as the UConn Center for Continuing Studies and may serve on various committees for both the campus and for the program.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in counseling or in other appropriate discipline with 2 – 4 years working with adult students in higher education, academic advising or counseling experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with regard to program operations and student-faculty relations. Demonstrated ability to engage with students in discussions concerning educational needs and options in an informative manner. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both local and University wide colleagues; ability to work irregular and flexible hours and to travel.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in academically advising returning adults students in an institution of higher education. Experience as a returning adult student or knowledge of principles of adult education; experience working with international returning adult students. Some knowledge of and experience in curriculum assessment; and knowledge of state and regional demographics and industry and its education needs and resources.

This position reports to the Director for Bachelor Degree Completion Programs, Center for Continuing Studies. Some evening hours are required. This is a full time, year long end-date appointment which may be renewed annually. Salary in low $50’s and includes full benefits.

Send a letter of application, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Beverly Salcius, BGS Screening Committee, Center for Continuing Studies, University of Connecticut, One Bishop Circle, Unit 4056, Storrs, CT 06269-4056.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, men and people with disabilities.

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