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EOPS Counselor - Tenure Track
R-02062
San Diego County - Grossmont College
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 District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture 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!
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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.
Department: Counseling Services
Months worked out of the year: 11 months
FTE: 1.00
Starting Salary Range:
$72,639 (Class II, Step 6) - $100,286 (VII, Step 10) Annually
Based on education and experience
Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2024
Job Description
WHO WE'RE SEEKING: Grossmont College seeks academic professionals who are dedicated to equitable student success outcomes for all students. We are looking for candidates who will demonstrate a history and willingness to continue professional development, assessment strategies, and educationally sound supports that will sustain a diverse and changing student body and college service area.
Empowered through a culture of inclusivity, Grossmont College strives to maintain our student-centered philosophy while working to support the ever-changing needs of our students. Along with ensuring student success, Grossmont College continues to advance our antiracism and equity work as we venture further into the 21st century.
We are seeking a colleague who will bring a culturally affirming, student-centered approach, empathy, compassion, and understanding of the holistic needs of our diverse community.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under an assigned supervisor, regular/contract counselors participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions and values of the college and District. This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments, large lectures and small seminars, and is being offered by a college strongly committed to the "open door" concept serving a diverse student population. The EOPS (Extended Opportunities Programs and Services) Counselor will serve students in the CARE Single Parent and NextUp Foster Youth Services programs, and is expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
A) Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, or the equivalent,
AND
B) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages,
OR
Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages,
AND
C) two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages,
OR
The equivalent. If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education and experience providing counseling services to students who are educationally and economically disadvantaged.
- Experience in college-level academic, personal, and career counseling, preferably at a community college.
- Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal and crisis counseling.
- Knowledge and experience working with multicultural, ethnicity, socio-economic, high-trauma backgrounds, and/or linguistically diverse students.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
- Demonstrated commitment to keeping current on issues involving counseling in education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience conducting counseling-related workshops and orientations, and teaching counseling-related courses.
- Experience that demonstrates active participation in the campus and broader community including serving on departmental and college committees, and taking a leadership role in campus, community and professional organizations and committees.
- Experience with trauma-informed counseling.
- Experience collaborating with other campus departments including CalWORKs, Accessibility Resource Center, Financial Aid, Justice Scholars, and academic/instructional departments.
- Experience counseling students about community college options including certificate, associate degree, and/or transferring to four-year institutions.
- Experience in outreach to high schools, middle schools and community agencies.
- Collaboration with community organizations.
Additional Information
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS):
- Describe your experience as a counselor in higher education.
- Describe your experience and knowledge of EOPS/CARE/NextUp, or other agencies providing services to families on public assistance.
- Describe your experience working with under-represented and ethnically diverse populations, recent immigrants and refugees, and other students from high-trauma backgrounds.
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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 emailing D-HR-Jobs@gcccd.edu.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.
To apply, visit https://gcccd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gcccdcareers/job/San-Diego-County---Grossmont-College/EOPS-COUNSELOR--TENURE-TRACK_R-02062.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.
The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.
The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.
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