Part Time Pool - Counselor (Pride Center)

About the role

The Pride Center Adjunct 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 LGBTQ+ and other students. This entails providing counseling services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development. The Pride Center Adjunct Counselor will assist LGBTQ+ and other students in developing and achieving their immediate and long-range academic and occupational goals.

Responsibilities

• Teach counseling courses, leading workshops, orientations, and seminars
• Assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs
• Participate in the planning of support programs for LGBTQ+ and other students, in partnership with on-campus clubs, community, and other related advocacy and support groups
• Engage in campus and community service by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations

Requirements

• 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
• Experience and proficiency in educational, career, and personal counseling at a community college, university or clinical setting
• Experience advising LGBTQ+ and other students 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

Qualifications

• An understanding of the interconnectedness of socio-economic, cultural, environmental, and personal factors contributing to the barriers to success for LGBTQ+ and other students
• 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

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues and resources
• Proficiency in counseling techniques and interventions

Benefits

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Pay

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

Schedule

Varies based on assignment