AY26 - Counselor, EOPS/CARE

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

P ROFESSIONAL O PPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Mission College

Announces the Position Openings for

(2) AY26 Counselors EOPS/CARE ,

Full-Time, Probationary D-Basis


To Expand Learning Opportunities for Students

Announcement

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) at Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is accepting applications for two (2) Full-Time, Tenure Track D-Basis (12-month) EOPS/CARE Counseling positions to begin in July 2026. The counselors will serve students in the EOPS/CARE program and related populations under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or their designee. This assignment will be in-person, it may consist of day, evening and/or weekend classes to be taught in-person, and may include off campus, high school dual enrollment. This assignment will be for 35 hours per week and may require evening and/or weekend hours. The major responsibility for this position will be to provide comprehensive counseling services to a diverse and multicultural student population. All counseling faculty are expected to participate actively in counseling department meetings, professional development activities, as well as campus-wide events. Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to apply.

About the College and Department

LAMC is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and is located in Sylmar, California. With an enrollment of over 12,000, LAMC offers a wide range of academic and career educational programs, and transfers students to leading private and public colleges and universities.

The EOPS is a state funded program, which provides support services to eligible students attending LAMC. The program's aim is to serve and encourage students to continue their education in the community college level and accomplish their desired goal of completion of an Associate's Degree, Associate's Degree for Transfer, and/or transfer to a university. The specific responsibilities of EOPS/CARE is to develop and provide assistance with programs, services, techniques and activities that support students in addition to the ones received through traditional college programs.

EOPS/CARE is a college success, academic counseling support program for low income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOPS/CARE students receive above and beyond assistance and support with their college education. Special attention is given to identify, plan, and develop a comprehensive student educational plan, as well as develop and achieve the academic, career and personal goals of the students.


Minimum Qualifications

EOPS Title 5 Regulations section 56264 cites the following three EOPS counselor qualifications necessary inorder to qualify for hire:

1. EOPS counselors are certificated counselors in the EOPS Program and must possess a Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or equivalent AND

In addition, EOPS counselors shall:

o Have completed a minimum of 9 semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or person handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantage OR

o 6 semester units or equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in a community college EOPS program, or a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages AND

§ In addition an EOPS counselor shall have 2 years of occupational experience in working relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social economic disadvantages.


Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide case management services for EOPS/CARE students, including comprehensive face-to-face and online academic and career counseling to a diverse EOPS student population, on-campus or off-site interpreting the college catalog, schedule of classes, and articulation agreements.

• Encourage self-advocacy, advocate on behalf of the student as needed, and ensure the student's health and safety are monitored.

• Coordinate and monitor service delivery, including assuring services are delivered as described in the LAMC EOPS/CARE Program Plan.

• Assist students in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including the development of abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans to help students stay on the path to completion.

• Provide proactive counseling to at-risk (i.e., probationary, underprepared or disproportionately impacted) students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation or subject to dismissal and experiencing academic difficulties, personal issues or other obstacles, and make referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources as appropriate.

• Engage students in a process of self-assessment and career exploration to facilitate career decision-making skills.

• Conduct new student and programmatic orientations and workshops to familiarize students with college programs and services, student success workshops, and presentations for new and continuing students.

• Assist students with transfer goals and/or refer appropriately to the Transfer Center.

• Participate in providing letters of recommendations for students with financial aid appeals and those applying to universities.

• Assist students with petitions, waivers, and appeals for graduation, financial aid, course repetition, dismissal, and reinstatement.

• Knowledge of academic advising, college, career, financial aid and economic literacy activities and related services for low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged college students.


• Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Articulation Officer.

• Knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.

• Exceptional interpersonal, counseling, communication, organization, and facilitation skills.


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and/or local rules and regulations.


• Ability to provide professional leadership and establish effective working relationships.

• Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Eagles for Early Enrollment, Graduation Petition Drives, Senior Days, and other onboarding endeavors.

• Collaborate with instructional faculty, student services programs, and external partners (e.g., universities, community agencies) to support increased retention and student success.

• Work with Department Chair and counseling colleagues to continue developing best-practices of online counseling/advising and software.

• Collaborate with Academic Affairs to ensure that courses are scheduled in ways that promote completion of certificates, degrees and transfer requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of California Community College transfer policies, articulation, CSU/UC admission requirements, C-ID, ADTs, and changes in academic regulations.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of recent California state initiatives and legislation impacting California Community Colleges (e.g., Common Course Numbering, AB 705/1705, Student Success Metrics, Vision 2030), and integrate these updates into counseling practices, student guidance, and departmental planning.

• Maintain accurate notes and documentation in both ConexED and the Student Information System consistent with college policy, ethical guidelines, and FERPA.

• Represent the department in college decision-making activities related to academic and professional matters by participating in counseling departmental meetings, training, shared governance committees, and other campus initiatives.

• Participate in shared governance committees that are focused on enrollment and student success.

• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, innovation and use of best practices in counseling, including but not limited to, participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and membership in professional organizations.

• Maintain currency in the discipline, including use of technology.

• Flexibility to work required evening and/or weekend hours.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience :


• Minimum of 2 years (4 semesters) or more of recent (within the past five years) paid work experience, post Master's Degree, as a counselor in a California Community College.

• At least one year (2 semesters) of paid EOPS Counseling experience.

• Experience and sensitivity to counseling and teaching students who may be foster youth (NextUp), first generation, non-native speakers, academically under-prepared, non-traditional, or returning students.

• Case Management experience in supporting Foster Care (NextUp)/disadvantaged youth in pursuing their desired life outcomes by facilitating access to support and services.

• Implement services in a collaborative manner involving the active participation of the student.

• Experience working with student parents and CalWORKs participants, including an understanding of the unique barriers faced by students balancing academic responsibilities with childcare, employment, and family obligations, as well as familiarity with DPSS/GAIN program requirements and the ability to connect students to appropriate campus and community resources that support persistence and completion.

• Experience in the use of computer technology as a counseling and teaching tool, including using web-based resources and other technology to create Student Educational Plans and enhance services to students.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.


• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students.


• Success at initiating, executing and providing follow-up on projects and special events aimed at student retention, persistence, and goal completion, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results.

• Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change when dealing with matters related to counseling.

• Clear understanding or knowledge of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 probation.

• Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to foster collegiality and engage in collaborative problem solving.


• Experience teaching counseling courses and developing curriculum with knowledge of adult learning theory, critical thinking, metacognition, diverse teaching and learning methodologies, personal development, study skills, and career planning that promote student success.

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the transfer process and requirements, articulation agreements, ADT transfer degrees, and computerized transfer resources, e.g. Assist, CSU Mentor, TCW (Transfer Counselor Website).


• Extensive knowledge of the major career development theories, current trends in career counseling, and career development resources, both printed as well as electronic. Experience in using and interpreting a variety of career assessments.


• Demonstrated leadership skills, such as development and/or coordination of student services programs and activities and representing the Counseling Department on campus committees, workgroups or initiatives.


• Ability to work effectively with computers and other forms of advanced technology tools utilized in providing high quality counseling and teaching, including PeopleSoft, ConexED (Cranium Café, Calibrate, Classrooms), Canvas, PowerPoint, online Counseling, web-based resources and other technology as tools to create student education plans (SEP) and to enhance services to students.


• Knowledge of campus and community resources that can address student basic needs, such as housing, food, transportation, mental health, childcare, and finances.


• Demonstrated experience with multi-tasking and completing administrative tasks, especially those related to streamlining processes that allow students to access support services.

• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and an ability to work well with diverse populations to ensure equity and inclusion.


• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Armenian preferred.


HOW TO APPLY

Application Process:

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to: to file the applicant packet. Application materials may not be submitted by fax, email, U.S mail or in-person.

For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae;
2. A cover letter of interest - signed by the applicant;
3. Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;
4. Copies of transcripts for ALL degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview) . Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to

Evaluation and Procedures:

1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve the evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.
2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
3. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the President and Vice President, who will make the final selection.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Los Angeles Mission College reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PMJuly 9, 2026 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAMC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.


SALARY AND BENEFITS

Placement on salary schedule is determined by academic preparation and/or employment experience in accordance with AFT Contract. The salary ranges are $100,944 to $180,192 for the 12-month academic year depending on experience and professional preparation. The doctoral differential is $487 per month. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential. District benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance.


For questions, please contact:

Dr. Austin Kemie

Dean of Student Services

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator