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Counselor/Promise Coordinator Full-Time Tenure Track
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Position Number: 2129803
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Position Type: Education - Counselor Education

Counselor/Promise Coordinator Full-Time Tenure Track

Cuesta College

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2021-00059
Location: Cuesta College - San Luis Obispo Campus & Paso Robles North County Campus, CA
Department: Student Services
Closing: 3/21/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary
The Student Success and Support Programs Division at Cuesta College is looking for a Full-Time Tenure Track Counselor/Promise Coordinator. While the successful candidate's primary responsibility will be to coordinate the Cuesta Promise Program and counsel students through the calendar year, the successful candidate will also be expected to serve the college and department in various capacities, outlined further below.

COUNSELOR/COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership for the Cuesta Promise Program with a goal to increase Cuesta Promise awards to local graduating high school students;
Provide direct services to Cuesta Promise students utilizing technology tools and resources;
Coordinate with local feeder high schools on strategies for implementation to prepare students for post-secondary study;
Coordinate focused and scaled supports for students across the college through collaborative interdepartmental approaches;
Support in the work to formalize a connection with dual enrollment students across our county with a pathway to Cuesta concept;
Create capacity to direct efforts to our cohort of roughly 1500 Cuesta Promise students each year to successfully complete units and make progress towards degree completion through the coordination of programs such as the Summer Academy or Early Alert;
Implement support and guidance strategies to increase the number of Cuesta Promise students educational goal completion rates within the duration of the Promise award - 2 years;
Collect and analyze data on student progression through to completion of educational goals; present to appropriate college constituent groups;
Participate in accreditation, program review, and processes for institutional planning, including but not limited to the support of Counseling department Student Service Outcomes (SSO) development and assessment;
Assume the responsibility as a faculty member for accomplishing the goals of Cuesta College;
Be cognizant of the mission, goals, and objectives of Cuesta College, using them as broad guidelines in counseling and assisting students;
Adhere to the regularly established work week as established by the administration;
Assignments may be day, evening, weekend or online at the San Luis Obispo Campus, North County Campus in Paso Robles, or other sites within San Luis Obispo County.

The Ideal Candidate:
Cuesta College and the Student and Success Programs Division value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings, the principles of equity-focused practice, and the importance of inclusion to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Located in the heart of scenic San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs since 1964 to a region that is rich in hospitality and culinary venues. Committed to being an inclusive institution that inspires a diverse student population to achieve their educational goals, we are proud to be designated as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. Cuesta College is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity that reflects our student population; we strive to hire candidates that share the value of commitment to diversity and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified staff, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

Additional information about the college can be found at: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at:
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications
Required:
-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, from an accredited institution;
OR
-Bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees above from an accredited institution;AND -Active license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT);OR
-The equivalent (candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment, indicated on the Equivalency Process link listed in Additional Information);
OR
-A valid Community College credential in the discipline.

Preferred:

Have recent successful experience counseling at the California Community College level in the last four (4) years;
Well qualified to counsel a diverse student population;
Experience coordinating a program/department;
Professional work experience in the field of counseling, including excellence in written an oral communication;
Strong preparation in evaluation of transcripts, research and articulation;
Bilingual Spanish and English (oral and written);
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Evidence of Outstanding Ability as a Counselor
Appropriate evidence includes, but is not limited to experience, training or achievement that the candidate has:

Commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in counseling and in collaborating with community organizations and/or professional organizations and partnership development;
The ability to continuously evaluate and improve counseling methods;
The ability to use counseling methods that engage students actively in their own learning, promote of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners;
The ability to use counseling methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity;
The ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, academic, socioeconomic and language backgrounds;
Familiarity with and willingness to expand the use of technology in counseling, including online counseling;
Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and objectives of the California Community Colleges;
Evidence of commitment to, and active participation in, professional development in the field of counseling.

Evidence of Effectiveness as a Coordinator

The ability to collaborate with different programs and across the institution to create a seamless student experience;
The ability to stay up-to-date with current student success research;
The ability to assess program efficacy, analyze data, and make recommendations to continuously improve the program.

Evidence of Effectiveness as a Colleague

The ability, initiative and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance counseling and promote student success and completion;
Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of counseling sessions through enthusiastic contributions to the department, division and college activities.

Desirable Qualifications
Subject Matter Preparation:

Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in higher education and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one's counseling practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students;
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the division and on campus;
Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive counseling;
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps;
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices;
Knowledge of counseling and guidance principles, techniques and procedures; academic requirements for community college and transfer to four-year institutions; community college onboarding processes, job market, career trends and requirements, electronic data entry and record keeping practices;
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking and writing ability;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals and in making presentations to groups;
Ability to work with and assist students having a great range of skills, motivation, and educational goals; review and evaluate counseling needs and formulate recommendations as appropriate; work with underrepresented students.

Additional Information
Required to Apply
Candidates will be required to submit the following materials:

A completed online District application form;
A resume that details all relevant education, training and community college counseling experience and other work experience;
Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts; and
A cover letter that includes discussion of the following questions:
1. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
2. How is your counseling approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?

Equivalency: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position please include an equivalency argument. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the following link:
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/documents/hr_docs/Equivalency_Info.pdf

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your application packet is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.

Additional Information:
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act

Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be asked to interview via Zoom for a full-time tenure track position as a Counselor/Promise Coordinator in the Student Success and Support Programs Division on either Monday, April 19 or Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 22, 2021.

The selected applicant will begin their full-time counselor/coordinator assignment in the 2021-2022 school year which begins July 1, 2021.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.