Part-Time Counselor - Academic and Personal (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 114,340 - 143,270; Part time

Job summary

San Mateo County Community College District seeks an adjunct counselor to teach college success, provide comprehensive counseling, and assist students in developing SEPs and choosing courses. The role collaborates with faculty and programs to maximize student success and participate in transfer and matriculation activities.

Responsibilities include outreach to high schools and community agencies, follow-up services to students on probation, and applying advanced counseling methods to support

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in counseling or related field.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and equity-minded practice.
• Ability to provide counseling and guidance to diverse student populations.
• Experience with SEPs, transfer and matriculation processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach college success, career, and personal development courses.
• Provide counseling to students including academic, career, and personal counseling.
• Assist students in creating SEPs and selecting courses.
• Collaborate with faculty and programs to maximize student success.
• Participate in transfer and matriculation activities.
• Conduct outreach to high schools, adult schools, and community agencies.
• Provide follow-up services to students on probation/dismissal status.
• Apply advanced counseling methods to support learning and career objectives.

Skills

Teaching college success

Career counseling

Student educational plans

Interpersonal communication

Program development

Transfer and matriculation

Diverse student support

Outreach activities

Education

Master's or higher in counseling

Licensure as MFT (alternative qualification)

Job description

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement can range from $83.09 to $103.42 per hour (Salary Schedule AJ - Laboratory Rate).

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Teach college success, career, and personal development courses
• Provide comprehensive counseling services to students, including academic, career, and personal counseling on a drop-in and appointment basis
• Assist students in clarifying their educational goals, developing student educational plans (SEPs), and selecting courses
• Collaborate with instructional and counseling faculty and staff and with programs such as First Year Experience, CalWORKS, CARE, DSPS, and EOPS to maximize student success
• Participate in the implementation of transfer and matriculation activities at the college
• Participate in outreach activities and events in campus classrooms, local high schools, adult schools, and community agencies
• Provide follow-up services to students on probation and dismissal status
• Utilize and keep abreast of advanced counseling methods, which include integrating technology to support student learning and career objectives

Knowledge Of

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

• The matriculation process as it applies to California Community Colleges
• Counseling and student development theories and relevant applications to program development
• University articulation agreements and transfer requirements for counseling community college students
• Various career assessment tools and resources

Skills And Abilities

• Teach college success and career and personal development courses
• Preparation for or experience in designing and preparing Student Educational Plans (SEPs) for community college students
• Ability to provide short-term personal counseling to students from diverse backgrounds
• Develop and maintain student counseling notes in a timely and effective manner
• Skill in using computer databases to retrieve student, college, and career information
• Demonstrate strength in interpersonal communication
• Experience with intervention programs that support student success
• Develop innovative programs that strengthen the quality of counseling services to students
• Make appropriate college and community referrals

Job Requirements

• Master's or higher 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 (see below) (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.)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalency but must provide applicable evidence for each type:

• Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.
• Academic Background Equivalence

• Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Related To Disciplines In Which a Master's Degree Is Not Generally Expected Or Available Or Where The Degree Is Relatively Specialized, The Employee Or Applicant Must Have Completed At Least 24 Semester Units (or Equivalent) Of Coursework In The Academic Field Being Applied For, And Must Possess At Least The Equivalent Level Of Achievement And The Equivalent In Breadth, Depth Of Understanding, And Rigor In Each Of The Following

• a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and
• a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.
• Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situationsLearn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2025 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2025 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses [phone]. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Closes

Closes: 06/30/2027