Counselor jobs in Illinois

Counselor

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here – join us today!

Sugar Grove Campus
Full-time Faculty

Hybrid Option: Yes 

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Unique opportunity for a tenure-track faculty counseling position. The chosen candidate will join a dedicated team of six professional counselors who provide holistic academic, career and personal counseling for students. Responsibilities include crisis and short-term counseling, career assessment, academic advising, university transfer planning, career exploration, case management, disability and mental health support for students.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.

Licensed professional (minimum LPC or equivalent, LCPC or equivalent preferred)

Three to five years experience working in an educational or counseling setting.

Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations. 

Preferred 

Experience working in a college/higher education setting. 

Significant experience working with individuals with disabilities and related agencies/organizations.

Masters-level coursework in career counseling and/or experience with career assessments.

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1. Cover Letter-Yes
2. Resume-Yes
3. References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
   
4. Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
   

Special Instructions: Please attach all items at time of application.

EOE, including disability and veteran