COUNSELOR, UMOJA/AFFIRM

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,451 - 151,619; Full time

Job summary

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District invites applications for a full‑time Counselor, Umoja/AFFIRM at Evergreen Valley College. The role involves comprehensive counseling, advising, and program outreach for AFFIRM students in a fast‑paced, diverse college setting.

The position supports academic success, retention, and student achievement through outreach, collaboration with instructors, and alignment with district policies. Evening or day responsibilities may apply.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a counseling field or an equivalent combination of education and professional certification.
• Alternative: a BA with licensure as MFT and relevant supervised experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, vocational, career, personal, and guidance counseling for AFFIRM students.
• Provide walk‑in counseling and coordinate with the program specialist on Early Alert efforts.
• Coordinate counseling components to meet SSSP mandates across orientation, cohorts, and counseling.
• Serve as liaison with high schools, mentors, community‑based organizations, and four‑year colleges/universities.
• Refer students to campus and community resources and services as appropriate.
• Collaborate with AFFIRM instructors to develop and evaluate outreach and retention strategies.
• Participate in district and college meetings and maintain posted office hours.
• Maintain current course syllabi and participate in program assessments and outcomes.

Education

Master’s degree 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.

Bachelor’s degree in one of the above areas with a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

Job description

Position Title: Counselor, Umoja/AFFIRM

Posting Number: F2605

Department: Counseling, Guidance and Matriculation

Work Location: Evergreen Valley College

Position Status: Full Time

Salary Range: $110,451 to $151,619 (Entry Level Annual Salary, Academic Salary Schedule 2026-2027). Maximum potential $196,722.

Benefits Summary: Pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b, 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts, paid sick leave.

Position Summary

The faculty position is a full‑time, 100% FTE temporary one‑year classification (11 months, Aug–Jun) that may include day and evening responsibilities. Some workdays may be assigned outside the academic calendar. The position is represented by the San Jose/Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157.

Responsibilities

1. Provide academic, vocational, career, personal, and guidance counseling for new, continuing, and prospective AFFIRM students.
2. Provide walk‑in counseling and work with the program specialist on Early Alert efforts.
3. Coordinate counseling components such as probation/dismissal, orientation, outreach, online counseling, online orientation, student cohorts, etc. to meet SSSP mandates.
4. Participate in outreach functions, including serving as a liaison with high schools, mentors, community‑based organizations, and four‑year colleges/universities.
5. Refer students to campus and community resources and services as appropriate.
6. Collaborate with AFFIRM instructors and the program specialist to develop, implement, and evaluate outreach and retention strategies.
7. Visit AFFIRM classes and attend AFFIRM program campus and community activities; assume general counseling responsibilities as assigned.
8. Participate in the implementation of the District‑wide Student Success Plan, including admissions, multiple measures, orientations, counseling, and follow‑up components.
9. Participate in student learning outcomes (SLO) of guidance courses, Service Area Outcomes, and assessment activities.
10. Teach courses in the assigned discipline, communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.
11. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
12. Demonstrate commitment to professional development through conferences, workshops, seminars, professional memberships, research projects, publications, and statewide committee participation.
13. Demonstrate sensitivity when working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic, socio‑economic, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability backgrounds.
14. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes, assessment, program review, committees, research, and special projects.
15. Attend and participate in department, division, and college meetings; keep posted office hours.
16. Meet record‑keeping obligations on time, including grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.
17. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.
18. Foster a professional work and learning environment.
19. Perform other duties as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree 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 a Bachelor's degree in one of the above areas with a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

District Diversity:

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of diverse academic, socio‑economic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds, particularly of historically underrepresented groups.
• Success in integrating diversity into the major duties outlined in the job description and the district’s hiring policy.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of African‑American culture with emphasis on the African‑American community.
• Experience working with African‑American organizations in the community.
• Knowledge and skills in retention strategies for African‑American students and experience as a member of a non‑traditional academic program for African‑American students.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

San José‑Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, transgender status, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability, consistent with applicable federal and state laws.