COUNSELOR, EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Jose-Evergreen Community College District invites applications for a Counselor in the EOPS/CARE program at San Jose City College. The role provides academic, career, personal counseling, assists with course placement, and supports students through educational planning and transfer coursework.

As a full-time, 11-month temporary position, the counselor may have day/evening assignments and will develop caseload management processes, collaborate with SAS/DSPS, Financial Aid and Veterans

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work, or Career Development.
• Equivalent acceptable under district policy.
• Two years of experience addressing ethnic minorities or disadvantaged students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, vocational, career and personal guidance and counseling for EOPS/CARE students.
• Develop abbreviated and comprehensive educational plans to meet EOPS requirements.
• Provide intake and orientation, program advisement, follow up services, and group or individual counseling for EOPS/CARE students.
• Assist students with early enrollment and referrals to community services as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus offices to support CARE students and cross-program initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Experience with CARE and CalWORKs/TANF

Counseling experience in higher ed

Ability to work with diverse student

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/related field

Equivalent

Two years of related occupational experience

Job description

COUNSELOR, EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM & SERVICES(EOP&S), CARE

Close/First Review Date: 08/09/2026

Work Location: San Jose City College

Position Description:

POSITION SUMMARY 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 locatedat San Jose City College. Under the direction and supervision ofthe Dean of Student Services or area administrator, the EOPS/CARECounselor provides academic, career, personal, and crisiscounseling; assists with course placement; develops educationalplans; guides students through general education, and transfercoursework; implements an academic progress report, caseloadmanagement, and follow-up process; facilitates support for theEOPS/CARE students' success. Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities. Someworkdays may be assigned outside the eleven-month academiccalendar. This position is represented by the San Jose/Evergreen Federationof Teachers, AFT 6157.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provide academic, vocational, career and personal guidance andcounseling for prospective, new and continuing students inEOPS/CARE students.
• 2. Work with EOPS/CARE student caseload to develop abbreviated andcomprehensive educational plans to meet EOPS requirements.
• 3. Provide intake and orientation, program advisement, follow upservices, and group or individual counseling services for EOPS/CAREstudents. Assist students with identifying, addressing andresolving issues with textbook loans, childcare and transportation,etc. as appropriate to ensure students' academic success.Participate in developing and offering professional growthactivities for CARE student caseload.
• 4. Assist students with early (priority registration) enrollmenteach term, seeking referral to appropriate community agencies orservices in response to educational, career, and/or personalconcerns.
• 5. Assist EOPS/CARE students in making decisions relative to careerchoice and educational planning, including appropriate testing andvocational counseling in accordance with CARE, TANF/GAIN county,state and federal policies and regulations.
• 6. Apply knowledge base as a tool for educating students andadvocating on their behalf with county and community-based serviceproviders.
• 7. Participate, as appropriate, in program outreach to socialservices agencies and the community for recruitment andcollaboration to maintain supportive services for CAREstudents.
• 8. Develop effective working relationships with faculty members ininstructional areas and work closely with SAS (DSPS), FinancialAid, ALMASS, NextUp/Guardian Scholars, and Veterans Resource Centerto collaborate on delivery of services with mutual studentpopulations.
• 9. Assist with the development of CARE related publications andpresentation of workshops/course materials/SLOs/ProgramReview.
• 10. Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subjectmatter clearly and effectively.
• 11. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs anddifferent learning styles.
• 12. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, includingbut not limited to activities such as: participation inprofessional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership inprofessional organizations, research projects, publishing academicwork, participation in statewide committees or organizations,etc.
• 13. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff ofdiverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio-economic backgrounds,sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect fordifferences and the dignity of others.
• 14. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course andcurriculum development and review, student learning outcomes andassessment, program review, committees, research and specialprojects as needed in the discipline/department or district.
• 15. Attend and participate in department, division and collegemeetings and keep posted office hours.
• 16. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census,reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.
• 17. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required byCalifornia Education Code and Board policy.
• 18. Foster a professional work and learning environment.
• 19. Perform other duties as required by the Collective BargainingAgreement.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. Master's degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling,Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling,Educational Counseling, Social Work, or Career Development
• OR
• *The Equivalent
• AND
• 2. EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall: Have completed a minimum of nine (9) semester units of collegecourse work predominantly related to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
• OR
• Have completed six (6) semester units or the equivalent of acollege-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work coursesin a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealingpredominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
• AND
• 3. In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987,shall: Have two years of occupational experience in work relatingto ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, oreconomic disadvantages.

Desired Qualifications:

• 1. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, or Vietnamese.
• 2. Evidence of an ability to contribute to campus and district-wideprofessional responsibilities and activities.
• 3. Experience working with CARE and CalWORKs/TANF/GAIN students, orother special populations.
• 4. Counseling experience within a California communitycollege.

District's Diversity Requirements

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of thediverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexualorientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groupshistorically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienceddiscrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the majorduties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed inthe District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalenttransferable skills to do so.
  Salary Range: Salary Range: $110,451 to $151,619 Entry Level Annual Salary(Academic Salary Schedule 2026-2027); Maximum Salary Potential$196,722. Note: Actual Salary placement is based on candidate'sverified education and experience.

Benefits:

• pension, medical,dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurancefor employee and eligible dependents, and income protection.
• Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, FlexibleSpending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts.
• Faculty also receive paid sick leave.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees whoare passionate about providing our student population with the besteducational experience possible. The District recognizes thatcultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academicexcellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding;provides positive roles models for all students, and creates aninclusive and supportive educational and work environment for itsemployees, students, and the community it serves.

As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 persemester, and an extremely diverse student population(Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/PacificIslander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% – AA Degree andTransfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasison student success makes it a recognized educational leader in theState.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve ascolleagues to an existing diverse group of managers, supervisorsand 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 allqualified, outstanding applicants.