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Position Number: 6039101
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Counselor

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 3/14/2025

Position Number: 008238

Location: San Diego City College

Position Type: Academic

The Position:
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Closing Date: 03/14/2025 Open Until Filled No Classification Title Counselor Working Title EOPS and CARE Counselor Recruitment Limits Location San Diego City College Pay Information Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT - College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.
The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code 87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits. Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE Job Duration 11-Months Position Number: 008238 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty Range (na) Position Type Academic Department EOPS The Position From San Diego City College President, Ricky Shabazz:
San Diego City College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for faculty positions. We are located in vibrant, downtown San Diego. Our students come from all walks of life to create their personal pathways to a successful future in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Our faculty members are experts in their fields and they choose to teach at City because they believe in our students and our college. Applications are now being accepted for the position of Counselor Coordinator for the CARE Program at San Diego City College. This position will be housed in the
EOPS Department and is under the direction of the Director of EOPS, CARE and NextUp. City College is located in the heart of San Diego and is one of four colleges in the San Diego Community College District. The Counselor Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluation of the CARE program. The Counselor Coordinator will provide counseling services for the CARE Program, in addition to coordinating the CARE program. This is a 40-hour work week with one (1) remote work day (30 on-campus &10 off-campus), Monday through Friday, 11-month
Tenured Track assignment. To learn more about EOPS and CARE please visit the EOPS Program website at www.sdcity.edu/eops. Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor. Major Responsibilities

Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of the CARE Program.

Responsible for gathering, maintaining, interpreting, and disseminating records related to the eligibility and performance of CARE student participants and the program overall.

Prepare, present reports and evaluate services.

Collaborate with Director and Technician to review all project expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with SDCCD and state guidelines, and that they are reasonable and in line with the objectives of the project.

Assist CARE and EOPS student population with a successful transfer.

Provide personal, career, and transfer counseling and advising services to students of diverse backgrounds regarding degree completion, and career technical education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification, and personal life management.

Provide information, guidance, and the necessary support to CARE and EOPS students and the campus community to ensure that the CARE and EOPS program makes progress towards objectives.

Assist student parents with the development of abbreviated and comprehensive education plans.

Conduct individual and group counseling services in face-to-face and online formats.

Assist students in finding appropriate college and community resources to resolve problems, and crises, which interfere with their success as students.

Provide counseling services for probationary and disqualified students; address and identify student-learning problems in cooperation with the instructional programs and services.

Conduct orientations and workshops for students.

Coordinate and plan program activities and services.

Holds regular CARE meetings, and training while working collaboratively to meet program objectives.

Participation in campus-wide and district committees, as well as regional meetings and events.

Serve as a liaison to high schools, college departments, community organizations, and
other universities and colleges to enhance services provided to students.

Research different funding opportunities and develop grant proposals.

Participate in engaging community relations with organizations and allies that support the student parents

Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assist with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

Recent counseling experience in a community college, secondary counseling/guidance or adult
educational setting.

Experience developing and maintaining student educational plans (SEP).

Knowledge of computer applications and technology related to counseling and teaching
functions such as (ASSIST, College Source, Cal State Apply, UC Pathways, Canvas, etc.).

Knowledge of requirements for vocational and remediation programs, associate degree and
transfer.

Ability to work closely with faculty in all disciplines and other programs staff to coordinate
CARE program services.

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, administrators, partner agencies
and the community in general.

Ability to organize, plan, develop, implement and evaluate a program.

Ability to oversee, plan and coordinate a budget.

Knowledge of testing materials and interpretation of career interest, personality, work values,
and similar career-relevant assessment criteria.

Ability to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgment, discretion and decisiveness.

Teaching experience in student success and career planning at the community college level.

Experience and demonstrated commitment to working with first generation college students, students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, academic and disabled backgrounds.

Familiarity with the educational needs of community college students specifically single parents.

Familiarity with CARE and EOPS programs and related activities to help promote success for
single parent students.

Establish and maintain collegial working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, community agencies, and educational institutions.

Knowledge, training, and experience that would indicate sensitivity, understanding, and ability to work with special populations, as well as the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Assist targeted students to meet their key needs, with a particular focus on financial aid, housing and community resources.

Performs related work as required. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling,

OR the equivalent

(NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.) Desired Qualifications

Community college counseling experience in EOPS, CARE and NextUP.
Experience in a leadership role; coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating a student support program.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working with first-generation college students and student parents.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing academic, career, and personal counseling to students from special populations. This includes but is not limited to the initial intake interview, collection, and analyses of verification of program participating to determine eligibility for services, development of student educational plan, personalized case management, individual counseling and group presentation.
Evidence of ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Evidence of ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of academic skills.
Evidence of ability to work with computers, multimedia, and other technologies that are utilized in providing high-quality instruction.
Evidence of ability to conduct various academic, career and job related workshops and presentations.
Evidence of knowledge in the use of various academic and career related programs to assist students in researching important information about the academic goal and career of their choice.
Commitment to the Mission and Strategic Objectives of the California Community College system.
Experience in a leadership role; coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating a student support program.
Experience and/or academic preparation in conducting assessment, advisement, orientation, and counseling services to a diverse student population.
Knowledge and experience developing, organizing, and coordinating counseling and student support services at a higher education institution.
Knowledge and experience in the implementation of student equity and achievement efforts in a community college setting.
Interpreting and applying policies and regulations within a higher education setting.
Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and experience in preparing and presenting reports and evaluation of services.
Experience with budget monitoring and projection.
Knowledge and the ability to identify students experiencing academic difficulties including monitoring, evaluating progress, and increasing retention.
Knowledge and/or skill in the use of computer technology applying emerging technologies, and ability to utilize technology in promoting and enhancing services to students.

Equivalency If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process. Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Commitment to Diversity: All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click here for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures Working Conditions Physical Requirements:
Category III
Environment:
Favorable, usually involves an office Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Complete online application;
Cover Letter;
Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts;
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts; AND,
Three (3) references listed with the application.
Equivalency Request (Optional).
Foreign Degree Evaluation (Required if applicable).
License/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Application will be open for three (3) weeks.
Committee will meet in the middle of March.
Interviews will occur in April.

Conditions of Employment: SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information. Additional Information: Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment. Posting Number AC01107 Indicate budget number(s)

Major Responsibilities:
Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of the CARE Program.
Responsible for gathering, maintaining, interpreting, and disseminating records related to the eligibility and performance of CARE student participants and the program overall.
Prepare, present reports and evaluate services.
Collaborate with Director and Technician to review all project expenditures to ensure they are in accordance with SDCCD and state guidelines, and that they are reasonable and in line with the objectives of the project.
Assist CARE and EOPS student population with a successful transfer.
Provide personal, career, and transfer counseling and advising services to students of diverse backgrounds regarding degree completion, and career technical education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification, and personal life management.
Provide information, guidance, and the necessary support to CARE and EOPS students and the campus community to ensure that the CARE and EOPS program makes progress towards objectives.
Assist student parents with the development of abbreviated and comprehensive education plans.
Conduct individual and group counseling services in face-to-face and online formats.
Assist students in finding appropriate college and community resources to resolve problems, and crises, which interfere with their success as students.
Provide counseling services for probationary and disqualified students; address and identify student-learning problems in cooperation with the instructional programs and services.
Conduct orientations and workshops for students.
Coordinate and plan program activities and services.
Holds regular CARE meetings, and training while working collaboratively to meet program objectives.
Participation in campus-wide and district committees, as well as regional meetings and events.
Serve as a liaison to high schools, college departments, community organizations, and
other universities and colleges to enhance services provided to students.
Research different funding opportunities and develop grant proposals.
Participate in engaging community relations with organizations and allies that support the student parents
Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assist with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
Recent counseling experience in a community college, secondary counseling/guidance or adult
educational setting.
Experience developing and maintaining student educational plans (SEP).
Knowledge of computer applications and technology related to counseling and teaching
functions such as (ASSIST, College Source, Cal State Apply, UC Pathways, Canvas, etc.).
Knowledge of requirements for vocational and remediation programs, associate degree and
transfer.
Ability to work closely with faculty in all disciplines and other programs staff to coordinate
CARE program services.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, administrators, partner agencies
and the community in general.
Ability to organize, plan, develop, implement and evaluate a program.
Ability to oversee, plan and coordinate a budget.
Knowledge of testing materials and interpretation of career interest, personality, work values,
and similar career-relevant assessment criteria.
Ability to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgment, discretion and decisiveness.
Teaching experience in student success and career planning at the community college level.
Experience and demonstrated commitment to working with first generation college students, students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, academic and disabled backgrounds.
Familiarity with the educational needs of community college students specifically single parents.
Familiarity with CARE and EOPS programs and related activities to help promote success for
single parent students.
Establish and maintain collegial working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, community agencies, and educational institutions.
Knowledge, training, and experience that would indicate sensitivity, understanding, and ability to work with special populations, as well as the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Assist targeted students to meet their key needs, with a particular focus on financial aid, housing and community resources.
Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling,

OR the equivalent

(NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

Desired Qualifications:

Community college counseling experience in EOPS, CARE and NextUP.
Experience in a leadership role; coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating a student support program.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working with first-generation college students and student parents.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing academic, career, and personal counseling to students from special populations. This includes but is not limited to the initial intake interview, collection, and analyses of verification of program participating to determine eligibility for services, development of student educational plan, personalized case management, individual counseling and group presentation.
Evidence of ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Evidence of ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of academic skills.
Evidence of ability to work with computers, multimedia, and other technologies that are utilized in providing high-quality instruction.
Evidence of ability to conduct various academic, career and job related workshops and presentations.
Evidence of knowledge in the use of various academic and career related programs to assist students in researching important information about the academic goal and career of their choice.
Commitment to the Mission and Strategic Objectives of the California Community College system.
Experience in a leadership role; coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating a student support program.
Experience and/or academic preparation in conducting assessment, advisement, orientation, and counseling services to a diverse student population.
Knowledge and experience developing, organizing, and coordinating counseling and student support services at a higher education institution.
Knowledge and experience in the implementation of student equity and achievement efforts in a community college setting.
Interpreting and applying policies and regulations within a higher education setting.
Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and experience in preparing and presenting reports and evaluation of services.
Experience with budget monitoring and projection.
Knowledge and the ability to identify students experiencing academic difficulties including monitoring, evaluating progress, and increasing retention.
Knowledge and/or skill in the use of computer technology applying emerging technologies, and ability to utilize technology in promoting and enhancing services to students.

Licenses:

Pay Information:
Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT - College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.
The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code 87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.