Temporary Full-Time College Counselor

Salary: $66,070.00 - $81,403.00 Annually
Location : Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX
Job Type: Faculty Full Time
Job Number: 2605 F 030
Department: Vice Pres of Instruction's Area
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

This position will be located at the WCJC Wharton Campus.
This position serves as a counselor for students offering personal counseling, crises management, and group counseling. Duties of the Counselor also include proactively engaging students in health and wellness programs and activities, participation in campus student service related events, student retention efforts, and organizing special activities and events. This position will also assist with the administration of disability services. This position may office at any of the WCJC campuses as assigned by the Director of Counseling and Disability Services.

Requirements

This position requires a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work. Two (2) years of full-time work experience in higher education or public education, in a mental health clinical setting providing counseling services, or a combination is required. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist License is required. This position requires the individual be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
2. Copy of Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) or Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist License
3. Resume
4. Cover Letter outlining relevant experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:
At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage
Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities
Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits
Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days Two personal days per year
Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC
Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Do you have a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work?
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02

Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at
Yes
No

03

Do you have two (2) years of full-time work experience in higher education or public education, in a mental health clinical setting providing counseling services, or a combination?
Yes
No

04

Do you have a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist License?
Yes
No

05

Do you have computer skills and do you have knowledge of Microsoft Office Products?
Yes
No

06

Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.
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No

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To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work, 2) Copy of Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) or Associate (LPC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist License, 3) Resume, 4) Cover Letter outlining relevant experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.
Yes
No

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**** WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.********
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No

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