TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Counselor (Grant Funded)

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Project M.O.S.T.

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, grant-funded position reporting to the Project Director of M.O.S.T. The Counselor is responsible for providing academic, career and personal counseling to program participants. This is a Department of Education grant-funded temporary position which ends September 30, 2026.

Job Duties

• Develops positive effective relationships with program participants through required meetings and counseling sessions.
• Facilitates program activities (e.g., orientation sessions and workshops).
• Assists in the recruitment and assessment of students.
• Implements program objectives and interventions.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date student records.
• Compiles reports as requested by Project Director.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or Social Work
  
• Experience in higher education and/or similar student support services

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s 's degree in Education, Counseling, or Social Work

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of a college academic environment.
  
• Skill in active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  
• Exhibit emotional control and stability and stress management and coping ability.
  
• Ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure.
  
• Ability to record and maintain files accurately, in paper and software programs.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
  
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with an ever-growing population.
  
• Ability to communicate efficiently.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.