Part Time Pool - Counselor (Athletics)

About the Role

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.

The Athletics Counselor serves as a generalist and a regular member of the Counseling Department faculty committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of our student athletes. This entails providing counseling services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development.

The Athletics Counselor will participate in the planning of support programs for student athletes, in partnership with on campus clubs, community, and other related advocacy and support groups, that will result in the educational growth of student athletes. The Athletics Counselor will be expected to actively participate on campus and within the broader community by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations. This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of NCAA/NAIA eligibility standards, transfer requirements, recruitment processes, admission timelines, and academic planning strategies that support student-athletes in transferring to four-year institutions as recruited or non-recruited students
• Assist student athletes and other students in developing and achieving their immediate and long-range academic and occupational goals
• Teach counseling courses, lead workshops, orientations, and seminars
• Assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
• Actively participate on campus and within the broader community by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations
• Perform other duties consistent with faculty job description as stated in the AFT contract

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's 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

Necessary Qualifications

• Experience and proficiency in educational, career, and personal counseling at a community college, university or clinical setting
• Experience advising student athletes about certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements
• Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal and crisis counseling
• Ability to use technology in providing counseling services
• Experience teaching career planning, college success, workshops or other personal development courses at the post-secondary level
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity backgrounds of community college students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising student athletes about certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements in accordance with NCAA, 3C2A, and NAIA
• Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships between campus programs and community agencies
• Experience that demonstrates active participation in community and professional organizations and institutions of higher education
• An understanding of current theories and best practices related to supporting student success in the areas of basic skills, retention, academic goal completion, and transfer

Pay

$50.32 - $61.17 (Class II, step 1 to Class VI, step 1) based on the Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.