SUMMER INSTITUTE Academic Counselor

Position Summary

Academic Counselors work alongside their assigned professor to support Summer Institute students in learning content, finishing assignments, and engaging in out of class activities. Academic counselors have the dual responsibility to provide academic guidance and a positive student-life experience. This position involves work in multiple settings including the classrooms, tutoring after class, and multiple excursions off of Covenant College's campus.

Work Schedule

• In class work: 8:45 am - 11:45 am
• Tutoring students through assignment after class: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
• After class activities: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
• Studying the discipline you will counsel as a Major/Minor
• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A.
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Able to work independently
• Strong character and integrity

Expected Duties And Responsibilities

• Guiding students through their studies in class
• Tutoring students through assignment after class
• Accompanying students on outings off campus

Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values)

• Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)
• Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)
• Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)
• Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
• Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Employee Handbook policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity, Faithfulness)