Counselor, Access Programs, Part-time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

Kern Community College District; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District in Ridgecrest, CA, seeks a part-time adjunct counselor for Access Programs. This role supports students in programs like DSPS and EOPS, providing academic advising, career guidance, and personalized assistance tailored to individual needs.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in counseling or a related field and possess experience working with diverse populations and students with disabilities. Strong commitment to the community college mission and diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or related field required.
• Two years of occupational experience in ethnic minority counseling required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students in DSPS, EOPS, CARE, NextUp, and CalWORKS.
• Conduct academic advising and education planning.
• Participate in recruitment activities with local schools and universities.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with colleagues

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of computers

Education

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Completed coursework related to ethnic minorities

Completed coursework related to disabilities

Job description

Counselor, Access Programs, Part-time Adjunct Pool (IWV)

Salary: $60.00 hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Location: CC – Main Campus, Ridgecrest, CA

Department: Counseling (COUN)

Adjunct counselors for Access programs provide dedicated support to students participating in DSPS, EOPS, CARE, NextUp, and/or CalWORKS. Services are individualized based on students’ needs. In addition to program‑specific support, the adjunct counselor will provide non‑instructional activities in academic advising, career guidance, and education and transfer planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, or equivalent.
• EOPS requirements (for applicants hired after Oct 24, 1987):
  • Completed a minimum of nine semester units of college coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or individuals handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages.
  • OR completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college‑level counseling practicum or field‑work course in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or individuals handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages.
  • In addition, at least two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or individuals handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages.
• DSPS requirements:
  • Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling; OR counseling, guidance counseling, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family, and child counseling.
  • 15 or more semester units in upper‑division or graduate level coursework specifically related to people with disabilities; OR completion of six semester units, or an equivalent graduate‑level counseling practicum or field‑work course in a post‑secondary DSPS program or a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities; OR two years of full‑time experience, or equivalent, counseling students with disabilities or in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations where the responsibilities were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.
  • NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in one of the above‑listed disciplines and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist is an alternative.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals.
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency.
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Application Packet

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of five professional references

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group that has such characteristics.

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.