ACADEMIC COUNSELOR
Company: Psychologyschoolguide
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: November 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Becoming an Academic Counselor - Degrees and Schooling Guide
[2024] Last Updated: September 12, 2024
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Do you have a passion for learning? Have you always been the person
that people go to for advice? Do you love working with students in
an academic environment? If so, then a career as an academic
counselor may be the choice for you.Read on to learn more about
what exactly an academic counselor does every day, how much
education you will be required to obtain a position in this field,
what personal skills you will need to be successful, and how much
money you may make.What is Academic Counseling?Academic counseling
is something that can be found in almost all colleges and
universities and is an integral part of student life on many
campuses.Academic counseling is the process of advising students on
a number of issues that students may face throughout their
educational careers. These issues may include advice on classes to
take, post-graduation career choices, tutoring, financial aid, and
personal counseling.Academic counseling can be done as a group or
on an individual basis. An example is tutoring an entire class in
preparation for an exam or counseling a single student on a
particular topic they are having trouble understanding.General
counseling can be given to a group advising them on various fields
they can enter after graduation, while counseling an individual may
be more towards preparing them for an interview with a specific
employer.Academic counseling has been very successful for many
colleges. It has led to better student satisfaction and overall
higher employment rates for graduates. Colleges are also able to
retain students that they may have normally lost due to frustration
in navigating the difficulty of university life.Regardless if
someone is just entering college or getting ready to graduate,
academic counseling is something that can be used as a support
system for students needing assistance.What Does an Academic
Counselor Do?Academic counselor work closely with school/college
students to assist them in achieving their educational and career
goals. Many students need help in determining what these goals will
be, so an academic counselor's job would be to provide them the
information they need to steer them in the correct path.Choosing a
major is a notoriously arduous process for many students, so an
academic counselor will have the opportunity to put them at ease
while giving them the aid they need in making this important life
decision.In addition to career assistance, academic counselors are
also required to help students choose the courses they need to
complete their graduation requirements. They will also track the
progress of their students to ensure that they are on the right
path to their goals, and to assist them with any road bumps they
might meet on their path to a degree.Finally, an academic counselor
will have to help students develop the social and academic skills
they will need to successfully complete college and embark on the
career of their choice.Why Academic Counselors are
Important?Academic counselors are important for the success of high
school and college students, as they guide students through their
academic program, as well as providing direction for the student's
future college selection or career path.Without guidance from an
academic counselor, the student would have to conduct their own
research into how their area of study can be applied to a career,
and what the requirements are for entrance into that career. The
student may not have the context for this information, or know
where to begin looking. An academic counselor will have the
experience and knowledge of the field to provide students with
direction.College students embarking on a career path will need a
guide. The academic counselor who is current with state or federal
regulations regarding licensure and credentialing within their
field will be an invaluable aid to a student.Academic counselors
who are, or have been involved in their field in addition to their
academic career can give students inside information about the job;
the type of real-world knowledge needed to operate successfully,
which you will probably not learn in a textbook. They may have
connections in the field to assist with internships, or job
placement.A trusting professional relationship with an academic
counselor is important to assist students in areas pertinent to
their school performance.Academic counselors can act as a liaison
between student and teaching faculty to mediate disputes which
could impact the student's academic performance. They can provide a
sympathetic ear to students struggling with personal issues, and
arrange appropriate referrals for counseling.What Do You Need to
Become an Academic Counselor?Education/LicensureAs you might have
guessed, in order to work in higher education, you must be
well-educated. This means that you must have a bachelor's degree,
preferably in education or a related field, and then you must
obtain a master's degree in counseling .Depending on the state you
live in, you may need to be licensed before you can work in
academic settings. However, if you would choose to branch out from
an academic setting and begin your own private practice, you would
definitely need to be licensed. Check with your state Department of
Education for more information.Work ExperienceMany schools and
colleges require a few years of experience in the education field
before obtaining a job as an academic counselor, but again, this
depends on the institution.If you're truly interested, it wouldn't
hurt to look for an internship or job in a college or university
setting as you work to complete your degree. Substitute teaching
can also help you get your foot in the door, and many universities
will allow you to do if you have a bachelor's degree.Personal
Skills and QualitiesTo work effectively with students, you will
obviously need good communication skills. Not only will you be
researching information with students, but you will also be
required to help them develop the interpersonal skills they will
need to succeed in the work force.You will be dealing with students
of various ages and backgrounds, from all walks of life, and of
various ethnicities and religions. Tolerance is the name of the the
game for anyone who wishes to succeed as an academic advisor.If
you're a person who has a short fuse and gets frustrated easily
with people, this is not the profession for you. Good listening
skills are also very important for anyone who wishes to be a good
counselor, as it's important to truly understand where a student is
coming from and catch on the subtle hints and clues that will give
you a better understanding of him or her. Professionalism, as in
any career, is always a must.Where Does an Academic Counselor
Work?An academic counselor generally works in the following
environments:
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