Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apply student development philosophy and theory to deliver comprehensive counseling services for EOPS+ students from diverse backgrounds, including the development of comprehensive Student Education Plans (SEPs), guidance in degree and vocational program planning, career exploration, goal clarification, and personal life management. Provide proactive retention follow-up and collaborate with campus and community partners to ensure coordinated support that promotes student persistence, completion, and transfer success.

Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.

Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American. Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.

Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

POSITION IS CATEGORICALLY FUNDED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Per the Faculty Hiring Policy 3004, section 10.1, An applicant can apply if they meet or is reasonably expected to meet the minimum qualifications not later than 45 days before the first day of employment (e.g., required degree and certificate(s) have been awarded; requires years of professional/occupational experience are in evidence).

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or and career development, or the equivalent,

AND

EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall:

(1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

OR

(2) Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

AND

Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Demonstrated a minimum of one year of EOPS counseling experience.

Experience working with and commitment to working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations to create equitable outcomes for students.

Experience working with California community college student support services programs including EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Foster Youth, Undocumented Student Programs, DSS and System Impacted.

Demonstrates competence in providing high-touch case management and counseling services as evidenced by appropriate guidance to students career, academic, financial, psychological, social, and personal goals.

Ability to develop comprehensive student education plans in accordance with Title 5, section 56236 including but not limited to general education and transfer.

Demonstrated workshop facilitation experience in a post-secondary setting.

Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, which foster positive relationships with students and staff.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

This position is eligible for limited employee benefits.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is five (5).

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists. References, including a supervisor will be contacted if a candidate is moved forward as a finalist in the recruitment process.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.