Counselor - One-Year-Only (OYO)

Job Title: Counselor - One-Year-Only (OYO) Job ID: 322826 Location: Estrella Mountain Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range: $51,774 - $99,673 annually, DOE Work Calendar: 9 Months Job Summary Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a One-Year-Only (OYO) Counseling Service Faculty member to work in the Counseling Department. This position supports student success through comprehensive counseling services and instruction. The faculty member will provide brief on‑site counseling (personal, academic, crisis, and career), collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and community members to develop student achievement programs, facilitate workshops on study skills, career development, and interpersonal skills, and teach Counseling Personal Development (CPD/BHS), First Year Experience (FYE), and Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (CAPS) courses. Essential Functions Delivers in‑person comprehensive counseling services through scheduled appointments and walk‑in availability to address personal, academic, and career concerns. Provides crisis intervention and supports emergency situations from individual student crises to broader campus incidents; consults with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student concerns, referrals, and appropriate interventions; communicates through in‑person, phone, virtual, and email interactions while maintaining accurate and timely documentation. Collaborates with counseling colleagues and campus teams to support a cohesive, professional department environment and student‑centered approach. Develops and presents workshops on counseling, academic success, and personal development topics. Builds and maintains partnerships with community agencies and external resources to support student needs. Participates in campus and district committees, special projects, program initiatives, curriculum development, and faculty/staff development. Provides leadership in assigned programs, contributes to the department and college through continuous improvement of Counseling Services, including oversight of designated functions and processes. Engages in faculty development activities, including orientation, evaluations, and ongoing professional growth in counseling, consultation, and teaching. Instigates courses in the Counseling Course Bank (e.g., FYE, CAP, CPD, and BHS); prepares syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with course competencies; provides instructional support and holds regular office hours. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree or higher in a relevant teaching field. Completion of at least five of the following six graduate courses (minimum 3 semester credit hours each): Counseling Theories and Techniques Personality Theories or Human Development Testing Theories and Applications Group Counseling Theories and Techniques Career Counseling Theories and Resources Individual Assessment Completion of a Practicum, Supervised Practice, or Internship in Counseling (must be completed before date of hire, with any deficiencies in the first six areas made up within one year of hire). Desired Qualifications Demonstrated experience providing counseling for career, academic, and personal development in the community college setting. Experience intervening with mental health crises to assess issues and facilitate community referrals. Demonstrated experience teaching career, academic, and personal development in the community college setting. Experience working with first‑generation students, diverse populations, underprepared students, dual enrollment, and diverse learners both in‑person and online. Experience with retention programs and student success initiatives (e.g., achievement, persistence, and degree completion). Experience serving as a lead for a data‑driven academic program. Experience serving on professional committees and delivering presentations. One year of full‑time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years. Special Working Conditions May be required to work evenings and weekends. May travel off‑site to deliver Counseling services. Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving. Benefits Nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and personal time. 20 paid observed holidays. Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, and short‑term disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage. Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) pension, including long‑term disability and retiree health insurance with 100% employer‑matching contributions. Optional retirement plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b). Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents. Annual professional development funding. Flexible work schedules. Employee health & wellness programs, including district‑wide wellness program with workshops and webinars, monthly health & wellness calendar and newsletter, Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and support groups, employee assistance program (EAP), onsite eye care services, pre‑retirement planning events, and qualification for public service loan forgiveness. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." 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