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Los Angeles Community College District

FY25 - Counselor, EOPS/NEXTUP & EOPS/CARE, LIMITED

Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Mission College

Announces the position opening for

FY25 Counselor, 1 EOPS/NEXTUP and 1 EOPS/CARE, LIMITED

(2) 0.5 FTE D-Basis (12-Month) Positions

AnnouncementThe Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) at Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is accepting applications for two (2), in-person, limited basis

0.5 FTE D-Basis (12-month)

EOPS/NextUP and EOPS/CARE Counseling positions to begin in February 2025. The two 0.5 FTE Counselors will serve students in the EOPS/NextUP and EOPS/CARE programs under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or their designee. These assignments will be for 17.5 hours per week per counselor and may require evening and/or weekend hours. The major responsibility for these positions will be to provide comprehensive counseling services to a diverse and multicultural student population. All counseling faculty are expected to participate actively in counseling department meetings, professional development activities, as well as campus-wide events. Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to apply.

Minimum QualificationsEOPS Title 5 Regulations section 56264 states the following three EOPS counselor qualifications for hire:

EOPS counselors are certificated counselors in the EOPS Program and must possess a Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or equivalent AND

In addition, EOPS counselors shall:

Have completed a minimum of 9 semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantage

OR

6 semester units or equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in a community college EOPS program, or a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

AND

In addition, an EOPS counselor shall have 2 years of occupational experience in working relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social economic disadvantages.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide case management services for the EOPS/NextUP and EOPS/CARE students.

Advocate on behalf of the individual student, as needed, and monitor the health and safety of the student.

Assist students in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including the development of abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans to help students stay on the path to completion.

Counsel students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation or subject to dismissal experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties. Assist such students in creating a plan for success, and make referrals to on- and off-campus resources as appropriate.

Engage students in a process of self-assessment and career exploration to facilitate career decision-making skills.

Conduct orientations and workshops to familiarize students with college programs and services, student success workshops, and presentations for new and continuing students.

Assist students with transfer goals and/or refer appropriately to the Transfer Center.

Participate in providing letters of recommendations for students with financial aid appeals and those applying to universities.

Assist students with petitions, waivers, and appeals for graduation, financial aid, course repetition, dismissal, and reinstatement.

Knowledge of academic advising, college, career, financial aid and economic literacy activities and related services for low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged college students.

Provide comprehensive face-to-face and online academic counseling and advising to a diverse student population.

Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Articulation Officer.

Knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software.

Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.

Exceptional interpersonal, counseling, communication, organization and facilitation skills.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and/or local rules and regulations.

Ability to provide professional leadership and establish effective working relationships.

Participate in counseling related events and activities.

Work with Department Chair and counseling colleagues to continue developing best-practices of online counseling/advising and software.

Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, innovation and use of best practices in counseling.

Maintain currency in the discipline, including use of technology.

Flexibility to work required evening and/or weekend hours.

Perform other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:APPLICATION PROCESS

For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:

A current resume or curriculum vitae;

A cover letter of interest – signed by the applicant;

Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position;

Copies of transcripts from undergraduate and graduate school (Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview); All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States.

The completed application package must be filed no later than

4:30pm Friday, November 23, 2024

to be considered.

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Austin KemieDean of Student Serviceskemiea@lamission.edu

Americans with Disabilities Act

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days’ prior notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Los Angeles Mission College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer

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