Seton College | Community Wellness Advocate

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

About Seton College:

Seton College is a new two-year college division of UMSV that will offer an associate’s degree for 100 students that have been historically underserved, who may require additional academic support, and who are motivated for post-secondary success annually beginning in the 2024–25 academic year. The program’s goal is to prepare students to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program or to begin their professional careers. Seton College students will study on the Riverdale Campus of UMSV and have full access to UMSV’s facilities and programs.

Applicants may learn more about Seton College at: www.mountsaintvincent.edu/academics/centers-and-features/seton-college/.

Open until filled. Applications submitted by September 9, 2024, will be given priority

This position educates students and teaches them new skills and links students to essential resources within the University community for students within Seton College, the Associate’s Degree division of the University of Mount Saint Vincent. This position also works collaboratively with faculty and staff to provide appropriate information and programming re: mental health and wellness for students. The Community Wellness Advocate reports to the Associate Dean for Student Engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Provides academic and community support to students enrolled in Seton College.
• Provides, as available, short and long-term support to families and parents of students.
• Cooperation with other student personnel workers, school personnel and community agencies.
• In collaboration with other staff at Seton College, creates and implements programming related to mental health and wellness.
• Supports the delivery of major programming initiatives within Seton College, including the summer orientation program, wellness programs, career fairs.
• Has knowledge of internal and external services, community, and government agencies; engages appropriate follow-up when referrals are made.
• Serves as a liaison between school and community resources.
• Maintains appropriate school records and provides written reports and communications.
• Participates as a resource person in in-service training and planning.
• Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning behavioral and clinical factors that influence academic performance.
• In collaboration with staff and faculty, the Community Wellness Advocate will respond to student issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, special education or related field, with demonstrated experience community advocacy and/or other outreach work. Supervised experience with a college or young adult population preferred.
• Knowledgeable of opportunity programs such as Higher Education Opportunity Program, TRiO and other college access programs.
• Experience in crisis intervention preferred
• Experience building relationships with external/community partners preferred.
• Verbal and written communications skills in English and Spanish preferred.

*This position does not provide supervision for state licensing or clinical hours.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000

• Medical health insurance through Christian Brothers Services (CBS)
• Dental and vision health insurance through Aetna
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and dependent care pre-tax benefits
• 100% employer sponsored group term Life and AD&D insurance
• 100% employer sponsored Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance benefits through NY Life and Sun Life Financial
• Commuter Benefits for transit and parking expenses
• Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program