Genetics Counselor jobs in Lubbock, TX

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Admissions Counselor
  • South Plains College
  • Levelland, TX FULL_TIME

  • Job Title
    Admissions Counselor

    Department
    LEVL - Enrollment Services

    Employment Status
    FT Full-Time

    Full Time/Part Time
    Full Time

    Benefits
    Yes

    Months per Year
    12

    Job Description
    SUMMARY
    The Admissions Counselor works as a member of the Office of Admissions, reporting directly to the Dean of Enrollment Services. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting new students to South Plains College through recruiting events, personal visits, campus tours, email correspondence, and phone conversations. The Admissions Counselor assists prospective students through the enrollment process. Development of a high level of knowledge regarding South Plains College’s academic and technical offerings and the College’s services is essential.
    This position requires a professional appearance and demeanor as well as strong communication skills. High energy and a positive approach to working with students and colleagues is a must. The individual must be customer service oriented and must work well in a team context.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
    • Works directly with the Dean of Enrollment Services and Coordinator of New Student Programs to implement the recruitment activities of the college.
    • Responds to prospective student requests and greets visitors to campus while providing excellent customer service.
    • Maintains effective communication with area high school counselors, principals, and prospective students, serving as an information liaison between the College and these persons.
    • Represents the college at all major career days and college nights scheduled by TACRAO, NMCAC, area high schools and other groups within the College’s service area.
    • Promotes the college through public speaking events at area schools and within service area communities.
    • Assists in the planning and implementation of new student programs and recruitment events.
    • Assists prospective students through enrollment process including application for admission, financial aid, advising, scholarships, and housing.
    • Arranges and/or conducts campus tours for visiting students.
    • Maintains accurate records of recruiting events and activities for on-going evaluation of recruitment initiatives.
    • Works cooperatively with academic programs and student service offices of the College to provide prospective students necessary resources and connections with faculty and staff.
    • Maintains a comprehensive data system for responding to student inquiries, distribution of recruitment literature and tracking prospective students through the prospect and admissions process.
    • Performs other duties that are deemed necessary by the Dean of Enrollment Services.

    Qualifications
    QUALIFICATIONS
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
    Minimum Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., B.B.A) with major in public relations, communications, marketing, or related field. College attendance at a public community college will be given preferential consideration.

    COMMUNICATION SKILLS
    Ability to communicate and effectively present information in small group and large group situations, as well as one-to-one situations with students, parents, visitors, faculty, and other employees of the organization. Possess excellent public speaking skills and ability to project a positive image for the college.

    LANGUAGE    , WRITING AND REPORTING SKILLS
    Ability to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and reports. Ability to write well, employing accepted principles of business communications, is preferred.

    COMPUTER SKILLS
    Experience in applying current computer technology and software applications to essential responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Knowledge and experience working with computers and software in a Windows environment.

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.

    REASONING ABILITY
    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

    INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
    Ability to work with a wide variety of people and participate as a team member to accomplish multiple projects and goals. Ability to meet and greet the public in a positive and productive way.

    ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
    Ability to organize tasks and activities essential to performing the specific duties and responsibilities of this job. Ability to organize and direct people to assist with recruitment events.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and listen. The employee is required to stand; walk moderate distances; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.
    Must be a licensed driver capable of operating a vehicle for the purposes of official college travel.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be handled to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
    The operational activities of this work environment are deadline driven.
    This position requires frequent day and overnight travel away from the workplace and outside regular business hours. Such travel is scheduled.

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    S4692019-P

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Desired Start Date
    02/19/2024

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    Open Date

    Application Review Date
    02/16/2024

    Open Until Filled

    Special Instructions Summary

    Quick Link for Internal Postings
    https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/3583
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Counselor, Elementary
  • MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • MIDLAND, TX FULL_TIME
  • REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Guidance and Counseling DEPT./SCHOOL: As Assigned Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Pay Grade 4 No of Days: 197 QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education/Certification: Hold an ap...
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Guidance counselor
  • Ector County ISD
  • Odessa, TX FULL_TIME
  • Primary Purpose : To provide educational guidance to all students. Qualifications : Education / Certification : Bachelor’s degree (required) Accepted and enrolled into a school counseling program (req...
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School counselor
  • IDEA Public Schools
  • Midland, TX FULL_TIME
  • Description This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information in order to assess your fit and move quickly ...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Patient Financial Counselor *Onsite
  • Providence Health
  • Lubbock, TX FULL_TIME
  • Description Providence is calling a Patient Financial Counselors who will work onsite in Lubbock, TX. Patient Financial Counselors are part of a team who has direct interaction with patients and their...
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School Counselor Apprentice, Secondary
  • Midland Independent School District
  • MIDLAND, TX FULL_TIME
  • POSITION: School Counselor Apprentice, Secondary EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt NUMBER OF DAYS: 217 PAY GRADE: PG-2 DIVISION: DEPARTMENT: Guidance and Counseling REPORTS TO: Principal, Director of Guidance and...
  • 1 Day Ago
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Registered Dental Hygienist
  • GoTu
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Pay Range: $45-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist)- Make your Own Schedule and Choose Your Pay
  • GoTu
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Pay Range: $45-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Secretary
  • Lubbock Independent School District
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Other/Secretary Central Office Date Posted: 2/28/2024 Location: School Support & Spe...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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LPN LVN - Administration
  • Covenant Health
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Description Providence nurses are not simply valued theyre invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Covenant Health
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Description The Certified Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care by assisting in the treatment and care of patien...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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LPN LVN - Clinic Shared
  • Covenant Health
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Description Providence nurses are not simply valued theyre invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused...
  • 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dental Hygienist
  • GoTu
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Pay Range: $40-$70/Hour By using the GoTu app, you can find local temporary and permanent opportunities and get peace of...
  • 5/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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MCOT Transitional Specialist
  • StarCare Specialty Health System
  • Lubbock, TX
  • Job Details Job Location Sunrise Canyon Behavioral Health Complex1950 Aspen Ave - Lubbock, TX Position Type Full-time Sa...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,042 in 2015, the city is also the 83rd-most populous in the United States. The city is located in northwestern part of the state, a region known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado, and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains, lying at the economic center of the Lubbock metropolitan area, which has a projected 2020 population of 327,424. Lubbock's nickname, "Hub City", derives from it being the economic, educat...
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What does a Genetics Counselor do?

Genetics Counselor in Kansas City, KS
From talking to our genetic counselor, advanced maternal age (being 35 or older) and advanced paternal age (not sure of the cut off) gets you automatically shunted into the 'go see the genetic counselor just for safety' category.
December 10, 2019
Genetics Counselor in Chattanooga, TN
Most people that seek out the services of a genetics counselor do so out of concern that a genetic disorder may be present in the family, because multiple pregnancies have been lost, or when an ultrasound suggests that a problem may be present.
February 10, 2020
Genetics Counselor in Santa Rosa, CA
Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Counselors.
January 01, 2020