PART TIME POOL - COUNSELOR (UMOJA)

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

STRS/PEAR retirement option

Job summary

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking an experienced UMOJA Adjunct Counselor to support African American and other students through counseling, transfer planning, and career development. The role emphasizes equity and collaboration with campus and community partners.

You will teach counseling courses, lead workshops, and help implement retention strategies while engaging in service on committees and professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational, career, and personal counseling at a college or university.
• Experience advising students on certificates, degrees, and transfer requirements.
• Experience providing personal and crisis counseling.
• Ability to use technology in counseling services.
• Experience teaching career planning or related courses at the post-secondary level.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Teach counseling courses, lead workshops, orientations, and seminars.
• Assist in developing and implementing retention programs for participants.
• Support planning for student athletes and students of color.
• Participate in campus committees and professional organizations.
• Position may include day and evening assignments.

Skills

Counseling experience

Community college counseling

Oral and written communication

Technology in counseling

Crisis counseling

Workshop/teaching

Student advising

Education

Master’s in Counseling

Equivalency possible

Job description

Transforming lives through learning isn’t just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Districthonors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, theDistrict is committed toeliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting aculture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

Job Summary

Department: Counseling

FTE: <67%

Work hours: Varies based on assignment

Starting Salary Range: $50.32 - $61.17 (Class II, step 1 to Class VI, step 1) based on the Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.

Please follow the link for the complete salary schedule included in the job description.

Anticipated Start Date: As Needed

Job Description

SUMMARY

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs.

https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/F.AFT%20-%20COUNSELOR.pdf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s 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.
  

NOTE : If you are applying under an Equivalency, you MUST submit additional Equivalency Determination Form. Your Equivalency Materials must be included in order to submit your application.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The UMOJA Adjunct Counselor serves as a generalist and a regular member of the Counseling Department faculty committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of African American and other students. This entails providing counseling services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development. The UMOJA Adjunct Counselor will assists African American and other students in developing and achieving their immediate and long-range academic and occupational goals. Under the direction of the assigned manager, the position will be responsible for teaching counseling courses, leading workshops, orientations, and seminars; assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District.

The UMOJA Counselor will participate in the planning of support programs for student athletes and other students of color that result in the educational growth of UMOJA students. The UMOJA Counselor will be expected to actively participate on campus and within the broader community by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations. This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments.

Grossmont College is strongly committed to providing open access and serving a diverse student population. Counselors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the AFT contract available at: https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/labor-contracts.php.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and proficiency in educational, career, and personal counseling at a community college, university or clinical setting.

Experience advising African American and other students about certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements.

Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal and crisis counseling.

Ability to use technology in providing counseling services.

Experience teaching career planning, college success, workshops or other personal development courses at the post-secondary level.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Applicants must demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred Qualifications:

An understanding of the interconnectedness of socio-economic, cultural, environmental, and personal factors contributing to both the barriers to success for African American and other students.

Experience working with other campus programs such as student-athletes.
Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships between campus programs and community agencies.

Experience that demonstrates active participation in community and professional organizations and institutions of higher education.

An understanding of current theories and best practices related to supporting student success in the areas of basic skills, retention, academic goal completion, and transfer.

Experience working with the African American Male Education Network and Development (A²MEND) program and its efforts in promoting equity in student success, access, and support.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Faculty positions may require long periods of standing and walking in a typical classroom setting. Specific conditions may vary by subjects taught. This is an in-person assignment.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Adjunct, Overload and Substitute Salary Schedule.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.

Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by calling [phone].

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.

Official transcripts will be required if you are offered employment.