2016 ACA Graduate Student Essay Competitions: Win $1,000 and MORE!

The ACA and American Counseling Association Foundation (ACAF) Graduate Student Essay Competitions are now open. Two grand prize essayists will receive $1,000, a complimentary 2016 Conference & Expo registration, a $250 ACA eGift Certificate, and publication in Counseling Today. This year the essay theme addresses the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC). The deadline for essay submission is December 11, 2015 at 11:59pm EST. Learn more at www.counseling.org/essaycontests. 

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Association for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) Conference

Our conference theme is “Empowering Through Unity” and will take place Friday, September 16 to Saturday, September 17, 2016 in beautiful San Antonio, TX.

We have a stunning venue at the Hotel Contessa, which offers a number of amenities (including immediate access to a host of outdoor activities) when not engaging in scholarship and leadership.

For information on hotel reservations, please click the following link:

https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=1487276&hotelID=15294

More information, including conference RFP, will be forthcoming.

Instructional Support Coordinator, Req. #2475

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Working Title Instructional Support Coordinator, Req. #2475   Requisition Number 2475   Department 270200 - Center for Academic Achievement   Advertised Salary Range $33,000 to negotiable   Class Code 9241   FTE 1.0   Job Type Regular   Job Classification Administrative & Professional   Location Fort Myers, FL - Main Campus   Job Close Date 10-18-2015   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Advising, or related field. Two (2) years of appropriate experience in student development and training, counseling, advising, academic retention, or related field. Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).   Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Higher Education, Counseling, Advising, or closely related field and two years of experience working with students within a Higher Education Institution. Experience in student academic advising, a college/university learning center, and/or counseling. Experience in designing academic support programs addressing special characteristics, interests, and backgrounds. Experience working with undergraduate and diverse students. Experience training and supervising student leaders. Experience collecting and researching data for assessment. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Banner. Experience utilizing AccuTrack.   Special Instructions to Applicants Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU. For faculty vacancies, it is expected that a copy of the transcript of the applicant's highest degree in the field of instruction will be scanned and attached in SOAR as part of the application package. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request and become property of FGCU.   Other Information:   Required Licenses/Certifications and Other Specific Requirements of Law: Police background check & fingerprinting Adhere to FERPA Requirements (Buckley Amendment)   General Summary Statement: Coordinates the Instructional Support Tutoring Lab; analyzes and synthesizes data; and provides Student Workshops.   Other Licenses & Certifications:   Quicklink to Posting jobs.fgcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54353
A&P/Faculty Job Responsibilities
7 Records Function Type: Job Duty: Order of Importance Essential Coordinates instructional support services, to include the Instructional Support Tutoring Lab, which provides drop-in tutoring services for FGCU students.   Essential Recruits, interviews, selects, trains, and supervises student instructional support leaders, student workers, volunteers, and OPS staff. Develops and organizes instructional support leader schedule. Keeps accurate records of contact information for instructional support leader staff.   Essential Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure program effectiveness and communicates program needs, changes, and services provided. Establishes a marketing and outreach plan to advertise services and programs.   Essential Manages data collection, evaluation, and analysis for reporting and program assessments. Tracks and collects data of Instructional Support services and other CAA programs that address the unique needs of the CAA student population in order to support academic success and retention, and enhance academic development.   Essential Collaborates with Academic Retention Program staff to provide Student Success Workshops that address the unique needs of Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) student population to support student academic success, academic retention, and enhance academic development.   Essential Updates and maintains CAA policies and procedures, as well as day-to-day operations and management. Works with administrators, faculty, staff, and students to assist in the development and the implementation of programs. Promotes the importance of student academic success.   Essential Serves as a collaborative member of the CAA and Undergraduate Studies department. Contributes as an active proponent of a team approach. Promotes the CAA throughout the University community. Other duties as assigned.
Support Personnel Job Responsibilities
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Additional Posting Details
Working Hours: a. Identify daily hours and days of the week, example: 8 - 5 Monday - Friday. b. Total Hours worked - 40 c. Any variation in workweek such as on-call status or rotation   If the person does not work the normal 8-5 schedule in this position, please select the correct shift hours.   Other Shift Hours:   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent supervisory and organizational skills. Knowledge of or ability to learn student information systems (Banner) and FERPA Regulations for handling student records. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, documents, and databases using MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access. Ability to effectively work with a diverse student population. Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, faculty, and students. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge and ability to supervise, hire, train, manage, and schedule full/part time temporary staff.   Physical, Mental, and Environmental Characteristics of the Position: Repetitive Wrist Motion Navigate across campus Lifting up to approximately _____ lbs. (Identify below) Other (specify below) Sit for extended periods of time Work nights and weekends Workplace Safety Statement (Specified Below)   Other Characteristics of Position: 20 lbs. Identifies hazards associated with the tasks assigned to employees (if applicable) and initiates actions to eliminate or manage these hazards. Understands and applies non-routine verbal and/or written instructions. Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and projects. Makes decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations and/ or services. Communicate for the purpose of explaining, interpreting, and/or negotiating. Requires frequent: Speaking Making Group Presentations Memorization/concentration Learning and knowledge retention Use of computers and office equipment Need for emotional & behavioral self-regulation Interaction with others   Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data All rules and regulations concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) must be followed regarding the handling of all confidential information such as student records, grievance issues, and personnel matters.   Required Documents Resume Cover Letter List of 5 References (Name, Address, Phone #)   Optional Documents   Note Eligibility determination will be made by the Florida Gulf Coast University Human Resources Office. Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized aliens. Males between the ages of 18 and 26 are required to provide proof of Selective Service Registration prior to employment. Persons with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to participate in the application/selection process must notify the Office of Adaptive Services at (239) 590-7956, or via Florida Relay 711 for TTY/TDD/VCO, a minimum of five (5) working days in advance. Official transcripts for Faculty positions for candidates who receive an offer of employment, shall be ordered from the institution granting the highest degree. The transcript is to be mailed directly to FGCU by the institution granting the degree and received by Office of the Provost, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Ft. Myers, FL 33965-6565 no later than the employment start date.   Application Types Accepted Faculty/Administrative & Professional Profile   How to Apply: Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu and apply to the position.

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Visiting SalusCare's Evans Campus

On September 28, Dr. Madelyn Isaacs' graduate school class in counseling from FGCU visited SalusCare's Evans Campus to...
Posted by Saluscare, Inc. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

FGCU CHPSW Networking Night

The College of Health Professions and Social Work, along with the FGCU Alumni Association and Lee Physician Group, will be hosting a “Networking Night” on Monday, October 26, at 6:00 p.m. in the Marieb Hall courtyard (see invitation below).  This is a great event to re-connect with old students and to make new connections/contacts. 

Develop new connections and re-establish old ones with fellow graduates from your college. You will have the opportunity to network and hear from Dean Mitchell L. Cordova, faculty, staff and leadership from Lee Physician Group and Lee Memorial Health System. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be provided. Monday  ●  October 26  ●  6:00 p.m. College of Health Professions and Social Work Marieb Hall Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 FGCU Blvd. South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 Phone: (239) 590-1075 Fax: (239) 590-7094

Florida Gulf Coast University 

Position Opening: Training Specialist