Part Time Counselor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks qualified Part-Time Counselors to provide academic, career, transfer, and personal counseling to students. Counselors help students set educational goals, develop plans, and access campus and community resources.

Assignments may be at any district college and may include day, evening, weekend, in-person, online, hybrid, or other modalities depending on program needs.

Qualifications

• Submit official or unofficial transcripts and a detailed record of relevant professional work experience.
• Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer.
• Equivalency process is available for applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students on academic, career, transfer, and personal concerns.
• Counsel students on degree, certificate, transfer, general education, and graduation requirements; develop educational plans.
• Assist students with understanding academic policies, course selection, prerequisites, and progress.
• Provide transfer counseling and information on transfer requirements and university opportunities.
• Connect students to campus programs, services, and community resources.
• Maintain counseling records per district procedures and confidentiality.
• Participate in outreach, orientations, transfer activities, and student-support programs.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Bachelor's degree + MFT license (CA)

Equivalency

Job description

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is seeking qualified Part-Time Counselors to provide academic, career, transfer, and/or personal counseling services to students. The Counselor assists students in identifying and achieving their educational, career, and personal goals; develops comprehensive educational plans; provides guidance regarding academic programs, transfer opportunities, and career pathways; and connects students with appropriate campus and community resources.

Assignments may be made at any of the District's colleges and may include day, evening, weekend, in-person, online, hybrid, or other service modalities based on program needs.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide individual and group counseling to students regarding academic, career, transfer, and personal or student-success concerns.
• Counsel students regarding degree, certificate, transfer, general education, and graduation requirements and assist in identifying education and career goals; develop comprehensive student educational plans.
• Assist students in understanding academic policies, procedures, program requirements, course selection, prerequisites, and academic progress.
• Provide transfer counseling and information regarding transfer requirements, articulation agreements, and university opportunities.
• Connect students with appropriate campus programs, student services, community resources, and other support services.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate counseling records and documentation in accordance with District procedures and applicable confidentiality requirements.
• Participate in outreach, workshops, orientations, transfer activities, registration activities, and other student-support programs as assigned.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and other activities appropriate to the part-time faculty assignment.
• Comply with District policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, accreditation standards, and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a 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
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in one of the fields above and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) as applicable under California Community Colleges minimum qualification standards OR
• the Equivalent
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

If experience is required in lieu of a master's degree:

For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience, applicants must clearly describe how their education and work experience meet the stated minimum qualifications.

Equivalency

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly may apply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form. The form should be submitted to [e-mail] before the application close date. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. An application.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts

1. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

• If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon: 1) submission of a current TB test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential. 5) receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).