College Counselor

Job Overview

College Counselor

Divine Word College educates men and women for missionary service in the Catholic Church, emphasizing dialogue with faith seekers, the poor and marginalize, people of different cultures, and people of other faith traditions.

Divine Word College has an opening for a part-time Counselor. This position is an at-will employee of the College and reports directly to the Vice President for Formation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides on-campus counseling services during academic years from August 1 to May 31 and is available as needed for emergencies throughout the year.

Meets with all new students in the first two weeks of their arrival to explain the services available and to assess any need for counseling services.

Provides individual counseling and group counseling as well as crisis intervention as needed.

Offers a variety of instruments which can facilitate a student’s self-understanding, vocational choice and psychological fitness for their vocation. The Counselor will exercise care in the use of standardized instruments recognizing the limitations of such measures in cross-cultural application.

Receives referrals from the Vice President for Formation and Student Life, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Vice President for Admissions.

Serves as a resource person for the formation directors and faculty.

Assists students in the areas of study skills, study habits and time management, on an individual or group basis.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in counseling, Licensed in the State of Iowa as a mental health therapist, independent social worker, or equivalent.

Salary: D.O.Q.

Please see the job description(s) at www.dwci.edu for a full explanation of job duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

To Apply:

Review of applications begins on April 8, 2024 and will remain open until the position is filled.

Submit resume, cover letter and three work related references by email or regular mail to:

Steven Winger, Vice President for Operations at Divine Word College, 102 Jacoby Dr. S.W., Epworth, IA 52045 or Email: swinger@dwci.edu

Divine Word College is an Equal Opportunity Employer