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University of California

Counselor

University of California, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Special Instructions for Applicants

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;Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions;Resume;Cover Letter; AND,Three (3) references included within the online application.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: 10/09/2024Open Until Filled: NoClassification Title: CounselorWorking Title: General CounselorLocation: Continuing EducationPay Information: Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44 – $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Monthly Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. 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.Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTEJob Duration: 11 monthsPosition Number: 00120002FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Bargaining Unit: AFT/College FacultyDepartment: Student ServicesThe Position

San Diego College of Continuing Education is currently accepting applications for a Counselor position. In this role, the Counselor will provide academic, personal, and career counseling services while assisting students in designing their educational plans. The Counselor reports to the Dean of Counseling and Student Success. Primary responsibilities include providing academic, career, and personal counseling, along with other related student success services, to support students in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals.San Diego College of Continuing Education, a leader in student access and success, seeks candidates who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and motivated by serving underrepresented students in the college community. We are a fast-growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on DEI. As a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), SDCCE is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.Please note: The current vacancy exists at San Diego College of Continuing Education’s Mid City campus, and applicants should understand that they may be assigned to any Continuing Education campus.Responsibilities

Perform educational advising for students to assist them in determining appropriate educational goals and refer them to support services.Provide academic, career, and personal counseling, along with other related student success services, to support students in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals.Show experience or evidence of academic preparation in multiple measures of assessment, educational planning, advisement, retention, and completion.Create educational plans for new and continuing students and follow up as needed.Provide individual and group counseling workshops for a diverse student population.Assist students in finding appropriate in-school resources and outside agencies to help resolve problems and crises that interfere with their functioning as students.Provide information and guidance to students on how to achieve their high school diploma and or high school equivalency certificate.Provide guidance to CTE students and assist with their transition to post-secondary schools, and career paths.Collaborate with instructional faculty to resolve student learning challenges.Participate in the evaluation of institutional practices and programs as they affect students; plan and conduct relevant research in areas such as the academic skill levels of new students, reasons for student attrition, and follow-up data on student transfers.Support the college’s recruitment efforts, engagement, and retention activities.Provide the community with information about SDCCE’s educational opportunities and programs by visiting high schools and other community groups.Serve on college committees and department workgroups.Provide counseling services to students in special programs (DSPS, CalWORKs, Veterans, Foster Youth, etc.).Utilize technology within a counseling environment.Participate in campus-wide efforts to identify and remove barriers to the retention, completion, and transfer of all students, including low-income students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, and other disproportionately impacted populations.Perform related duties as assigned.Qualifications

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, OR The equivalent.(NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)Desired Qualifications

Cumulative 2 years of experience as an academic counselor or in a closely related field.Demonstrated commitment to serving our DEI student population.Knowledge of applicable sections of the California Education Code.Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of challenges in supporting low-income, culturally and linguistically diverse, and first-generation students.Demonstrated expertise in academic, career, and personal counseling, assessment, follow-up, and related student support services and programs.Demonstrated knowledge of high school graduation requirements.Training or experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully instruct and facilitate large group workshops.Experience in providing crisis intervention in a school setting.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally.Equivalency

If 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, INC.

(ACEI) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:

Typically, sedentary in nature.Occasionally requires work off-site for special events such as commencement, scholarship awards, etc.Depending on needs, may be assigned to multiple campuses.Favorable; usually involves working in an office.Work with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, and administrators.Additional Information

Please 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: AC01080Required & Optional Documents

Required DocumentsRésuméCover LetterOptional Documents

Equivalency Request (required if applicable)Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)Licenses/Certificates/CredentialsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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