PT Umoja Counselor/Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 23,158 - 25,916; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a PT Umoja Counselor/Coordinator to provide comprehensive counseling and support for students at Las Positas College in Livermore, California. This position emphasizes assisting Black and African American students in achieving their academic and career goals while fostering an inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have demonstrated experience in counseling within diverse educational settings. Responsibilities include teaching, organizing workshops, and supporting student achievement through personalized educational plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Experience with diverse community college student backgrounds.
• Applicants must demonstrate equivalence if using the alternative qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive counseling to students.
• Develop educational plans based on individual goals.
• Teach workshops and activities related to Umoja learning community.

Skills

Counseling

Cultural responsiveness

Collaboration

Student support

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Job description

PT Umoja Counselor/Coordinator

Salary: $2,075.12/CAH – $2,322.27/CAH

Start Date: Fall 2026 (Attendance at Umoja learning community training required during either the week of Aug 10th or Aug 17th prior to semester start)

Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to students, including development of student educational plans based on certificate, associate degree, transfer, and career goals.
• Provide holistic academic, career, transfer and personal counseling, and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Organize student dashboard by pathway and disaggregated demographics.
• Complete campus climate survey to provide insight into elevating care, confidence, and student belonging.
• Proactively support Black and African American students throughout their academic journey.
• Assist African American and other students in developing and achieving their immediate and long‑range academic and occupational goals.
• Teach counseling courses, lead workshops, orientations, and seminars; assist in developing and implementing Umoja learning community co‑curricular activities, including field trips and outreach opportunities.
• Collaborate with Umoja/BCRC Coordinator on Umoja learning community components per MOU requirements.
• Academic programs use technology.
• Provide ongoing campus training on tech platforms.
• Program coordinators learn to use predictive scheduling.
• Data dashboards are created for key stakeholders.

Minimum 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 the equivalent. (Note: A bachelor’s degree in one of the listed disciplines and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification.)

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community‑college students, and how these factors relate to equity‑minded practices.

Applicants applying under the "Equivalent" provision must provide details at time of application that explain how their academic preparation is equivalent to the degree listed above.

Desirable Qualifications

• One year of community college or higher education counseling experience.
• Direct experience with counseling and supporting Black and/or African American and other students.
• Umoja training preferred.

Physical Demands

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled. The District has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employees must comply with existing Board policy. The District policy is to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non‑discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives.