Counselor

Counselor

Job ID: 322816
Location: Estrella Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range


$51,774 - $99,673/annually, DOE

Work Calendar


9 Months

Maricopa Summary


10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement


Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) has been making high-quality, affordable education accessible in The West Valley since 1992. As a member of the Maricopa
Community Colleges (MCCCD), one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States, EMCC has driven personal and professional growth to help students achieve their goals. With smaller class sizes; lower costs; in-person, online, and hybrid learning options; and support focused on the unique educational and personal needs of our students, EMCC has been able to provide the associate degrees and professional certificates needed to help students and the community thrive. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions of the county, EMCC enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students.

Benefits


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 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:

• 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)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
  
  

Job Summary

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring two (2) Residential Counseling Service Faculty members to work in the Counseling Department. These positions support student success through comprehensive counseling services and instruction. This position will provide brief on-site counseling (personal, academic, crisis, and career); collaborate with the division/college faculty, staff, administration, and community members in the support and development of student achievement (retention, persistence, and completion) programs to support students; facilitate workshops (study skills, career development, interpersonal skills, etc.); and teach Counseling Personal Development (CPD/BHS) courses, First Year Experience (FYE) courses, 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 support, including leadership in emergency situations ranging from individual student crises to broader campus incidents; consult with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student concerns, referrals, and appropriate interventions; communicate through in-person, phone, virtually 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 overall 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
• Instructs courses in the Counseling Course Bank (e.g. FYE, CAP, CPD, and BHS); prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with course competencies; provides instructional support and hold regular office hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in the teaching field

1. Counseling Theories and Techniques (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

2. Personality Theories or Human Development (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

3. Testing Theories and Applications (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

4. Group Counseling Theories and Techniques (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

5. Career Counseling Theories and Resources (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs),

6. Individual Assessment (minimum 3 semester credit hrs/5 quarter credit hrs)

7. Practicum, Supervised Practice, or Internship in Counseling.

• Must have completed either a Practicum, Supervised Practice, or an Internship in Counseling (Applicants for Counseling positions are strongly encouraged to include course descriptions from the university's catalog for the aforementioned seven courses). A counselor may be hired if he/she has completed coursework in at least five (5) of the first six (6) above areas and has the required twenty-four (24) semester or (36) quarter hours of graduate work. If the counselor is deficient in area 1 through 6, the deficiency needs to be made up within one year of the date of hire. Area seven (7) must be completed "before" the date of hire; this cannot be one of the deficient areas.

Desired Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience providing counseling for career, academic, and personal development in the community college setting
   
2. Experience intervening with mental health crises to assess issues and facilitate community referrals
   
3. Demonstrated experience teaching career, academic, and personal development in the community college setting
   
4. Experience working with first generation students, diverse populations, underprepared students, dual enrollment, and diverse learners both in-person and online.
   
5. Experience with retention programs and student success initiatives (e.g. achievement, persistence, and community college degree completion).
   
6. Experience serving as a lead for an academic program that is data driven
   
7. Experience serving on professional committees and delivering presentations
   
8. 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:

How to Apply


Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.


MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to include course descriptions from the university's catalog for the aforementioned seven courses.
  

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. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at View email address on click.appcast.io


MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Posting Close Date


Open until filled

Estimated First review on June 15, 2026

Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on June 14, 2026 , to be considered

If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), 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."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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