Counselor (Tenure-Track)

About the role

The Opportunity: This is a full-time, 10-month faculty counseling position reporting to the Dean of Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive counseling services to students, including academic, career, and personal counseling on a drop-in and appointment basis, both day and evening
• Conduct group counseling sessions, orientations, workshops, and other activities to support students in getting information and support related to college success
• Aid students in understanding educational options, clarifying educational goals, engaging in educational and career planning, participating in the development of Student Educational Plans (SEPs), and course selection
• Prioritize transfer and student success services and support for students enrolled in foundational coursework and those from historically underserved and disproportionately impacted communities
• Collaborate with instructional and counseling faculty and staff to assist students in understanding and using counseling, college success services, and resources
• Develop, implement, or collaborate with initiatives related to student success and collaborate with programs such as Basic Skills Initiatives, Learning Communities, CalWORKS, EOPS/CARE, Disability Resource Center, and Veterans
• Participate in the implementation of transfer and matriculation activities at the college
• Participate in outreach activities and events in classrooms on and off campus, at local high schools, adult schools, and community agencies
• Provide follow-up services to students on probation and dismissal status
• Teach courses such as college success and career and personal development during the day or evening
• Utilize and keep abreast of advanced counseling methods and student development theories, which include integrating technology to support student learning and career objectives
• Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings, and other professional development activities to maintain the expertise required to provide accurate and reliable information and support to students seeking transfer or to complete a certificate or associate degree
• Participate in shared governance committees

Requirements

• Master's or higher in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling, OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom

Preferred

• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching in college success, career, and personal development
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices