Temporary Full-Time College Counselor

COUNSELOR, EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM & SERVICES (EOP&S), CARE
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
Work Location: San Jose City College
This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE Temporary, One Year, Categorical, Non-tenured (11 Months, August - June) as Counselor, EOPS / CARE in the Division of Counseling and Matriculation located at San Jose City College. Under the direction and supervision of the Dean of Student Services or area administrator, the EOPS / CARE Counselor provides academic, career, personal, and crisis counseling; implements an academic progress report, caseload management, and follow-up process; Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities. Some workdays may be assigned outside the eleven-month academic calendar.
Provide academic, vocational, career and personal guidance and counseling for prospective, new and continuing students in EOPS / CARE students.
as appropriate to ensure students academic success. Assist students with early (priority registration) enrollment each term, seeking referral to appropriate community agencies or services in response to educational, career, and/or personal concerns.
Assist EOPS / CARE students in making decisions relative to career choice and educational planning, including appropriate testing and vocational counseling in accordance with CARE , TANF / GAIN county, state and federal policies and regulations.
Apply knowledge base as a tool for educating students and advocating on their behalf with county and community-based service providers.
Participate, as appropriate, in program outreach to social services agencies and the community for recruitment and collaboration to maintain supportive services for CARE students.
Develop effective working relationships with faculty members in instructional areas and work closely with SAS ( DSPS ), Financial Aid, ALMASS , NextUp/Guardian Scholars, and Veterans Resource Center to collaborate on delivery of services with mutual student populations.
Assist with the development of CARE related publications and presentation of workshops/course materials/SLOs/Program Review.
Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.
Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others.
Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district.
Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours.
Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.
Masters degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work, or Career Development
EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall:
Have completed a minimum of nine (9) semester units of college course work predominantly related to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
Have completed six (6) 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.
In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987, shall: Have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, or Vietnamese.
Counseling experience within a California community college.
Districts Diversity Requirements
Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the Districts hiring policy; Salary Range: $110,451 to $151,619 Entry Level Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule 2026-2027); Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link:
About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.
As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian 11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the Districts emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.
The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse group of managers, supervisors and confidential staff consisting of 29 % Hispanic/Latino, 13% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African American, 23% White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.