Counselor
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Special InstructionsAny additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply.To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an "incomplete" application; please enter "N/A" if any section does not apply.Complete online application;Three (3) Professional References listed within the online application;Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts;Equivalency Request (required if applicable);Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable);License/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you've written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted.Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.Closing Date: 10/20/2024Classification Title: CounselorWorking Title: Assistant Professor/Counselor with Program Coordination for Veterans and Military Affiliated Students (Restricted)Recruitment Limits: This is a restricted, non-tenured track position that could continue, based upon renewal of funding annually by the California Community College system.Location:Pay Information:This is a restricted, non-tenured track position that could continue, based upon renewal of funding annually by the California Community College system.Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44 - $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT - COLLEGE Faculty Monthly Salary Schedule.The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTEJob Duration: 11 MonthsPosition Number: 007427FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Bargaining Unit: AFT/College FacultyDepartment: CounselingThe PositionSan Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students.Applications are now being accepted for the position of Assistant Professor/Counselor with Program Coordination Assignment at San Diego Mesa College. This position will be housed in the General Counseling Department beginning January 2, 2025. The Counselor is responsible for providing general and online counseling services, in addition to coordinating a counseling retention program for Mesa's military affiliated students. This is a 40-hour work week (30 on-campus & 10 off-campus), Monday through Friday, 11-month assignment. This is a restricted, non-tenure track position contingent upon funding.Under the direction of the Dean of Student Development, it is the responsibility of all counseling faculty to participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the student success programs, which provides resources to assist students in meeting their personal, educational and career objectives.Major ResponsibilitiesWork to support Mesa's diverse student population by providing the following services:Assist Mesa College's diverse student population with the successful transfer, personal and career counseling, and educational goal completion.Serve as coordinator for the counseling retention program for military affiliated students.Provide counseling and advising services to students of diverse backgrounds regarding transfer, degree, and career technical education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification, and personal life management.Provide information and guidance to students, faculty, staff, and the community to ensure the appropriate and successful transition of students to four-year colleges and universities and provide the necessary support.Facilitate student success, guided pathways, equity, and pre-enrollment services to students.Perform educational advising, administer and interpret appropriate assessment instruments to prospective students; refer students to support service and faculty to further assist them in determining appropriate educational goals.Inform students about college procedures, catalog use, regulations, fees, resources, special programs, multiple measures, and the use of placement test scores.Assist students with the development of abbreviated and comprehensive education plans.Conduct individual and group counseling services in face-to-face and online formats.Assist students in finding appropriate college and community resources to resolve problems, and crises, which interfere with their success as students.Provide counseling services for probationary and disqualified students; address and identify student learning problems in cooperation with the instructional programs and services.Provide counseling and advisement services to special program students including students on financial aid, international students, veterans, students with disabilities, and students in various retention programs.Assist with the ongoing planning and implementation of the college's Integration efforts, Success Equity and Achievement Program, and Guided Pathways to name a few.Participate in the evaluation of institutional practices and programs as they affect students; plan and conduct relevant research in areas such as academic skill levels, student attrition, and follow-up transfer.Teach Personal Growth courses, conduct orientations and workshops for students.Participation in campus-wide and district committees.Maintain cooperative work relationships across campus and departments.QualificationsMaster'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.Desired Qualifications:Ability to teach, facilitate individual and group sessions.Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in providing personal, academic, career, and online counseling/advising services in a postsecondary educational setting.Ability to lead and serve as coordinator for the counseling retention program focused on serving veterans and military affiliated students.Evidence of experience or academic preparation in conducting assessment, advisement, and student orientation.Evidence of knowledge, training, and experience that would indicate sensitivity, understanding, and ability to work with special populations including the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.Evidence of experience and ability to assume a leadership role in the planning and coordination of community college programs and to evaluate program outcomes.Evidence of knowledge and/or skill in the use of computer technology.Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.EquivalencyIf you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.Working ConditionsModerateAdditional InformationPlease note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.EMPLOYEE BENEFITSSDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.Posting Number: AC01083Required & Optional DocumentsRequired Documents:RésuméCover LetterUnofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)Optional Documents:Equivalency Request (required if applicable)Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)Licenses/Certificates/Credentials#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16