Part-Time General Counselor (Pool)

New River Community College; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A California community college seeks a Part-Time General Counselor to provide academic and personal counseling to students. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and demonstrate cultural competence. Responsibilities include teaching courses and collaborating with staff to enhance student success. Competitive salary ranging from US$83.09 to US$103.42 per hour.

Benefits

Participation in retirement plans

Flexible working conditions where available

Qualifications

• Master's or above in counseling, psychology, or related fields required.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity towards diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach college success, career, and personal development courses.
• Provide comprehensive counseling services to students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to maximize student success.

Skills

Teaching college success courses

Counseling diverse backgrounds

Designing Student Educational Plans

Interpersonal communication

Using career assessments

Maintaining counseling notes

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Part‑Time General Counselor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

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

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

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. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

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

Knowledge of:

1. The matriculation process as it applies to California Community Colleges.
2. Counseling and student development theories and relevant applications to program development.
3. University articulation agreements and transfer requirements for counseling community college students.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Teaching college success, career, and personal development courses.
2. Designing and preparing Student Educational Plans (SEPs) for community college students.
3. Providing short‑term personal counseling to students from diverse backgrounds.
4. Maintaining student counseling notes in a timely and effective manner.
5. Demonstrating strength in interpersonal communication.
6. Experience with intervention programs that support student success.
7. Developing innovative programs that strengthen the quality of counseling services to students.
8. Using computer databases to retrieve student, college, and career information.
9. Using a variety of career assessments.
10. Making appropriate college and community referrals.
11. Counseling at a California community college.

Job Requirements

• Master's or above 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). A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees plus a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff in 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 (you may choose more than one category). Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

Academic Background Equivalence

The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field being applied for and possess an equivalent level of achievement, breadth, depth, and rigor in each of the following:

1. A broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree.
2. 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 submit substantial evidence that demonstrates exceptional professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field, 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 situations.
• Learn 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. Employees 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. Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

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