Counselor job in San Jose, CA: Education/Training careers

SAN JOSE/EVERGREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Counselor (Grant-Funded Non-Tenured Categorical Position, Metas Program)

Message from the Chancellor
"We value, honor and respect the multiple cultural traditions represented in our students' heritages. We stand for social justice, and we practice our conviction with kindness, patience, understanding and respect for our elders. We believe that our time-honored traditions are the way to peace. Being a microcosm of the world provides our region and our colleges with a powerful advantage in this new global economy, for the future belongs to those who can comfortably interact and effectively communicate with the peoples of the world.

"Come share your journey with us. If we succeed, our students shall travel through life displaying human qualities that encourage being tough, yet gentle, humble but bold, while being swayed always by beauty and truth."

Rosa G. Pérez, Chancellor

Position Summary
This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE position as counselor with emphasis with the majority assignment in the Division of Metas Program located at San Jose City College. This is a grant-funded non-tenured categorical position within a federally-funded program under the Title V Hispanic Serving Institution grant. The grant period is from 10/1/2008 to 9/30/2013. Continuation is contingent upon annual funding.

The assignment may include day, evening and weekend responsibilities. This position is represented by the Faculty Association Unit, AFT 6157.

The Metas Program is a student support service dedicated to increasing the graduation and transfer rates of our Latino/a student population. Metas is the Spanish word for "goals" and the Metas Program focus is helping Latino/a students determine a clear path to successfully achieve their academic goals.

Among the Metas Program services are: Learning Communities specifically designed for our Latino/a students; tutoring; academic and career counseling; assistance with textbooks; a Destinos Summer Bridge program; a Fall Kick-Off for new students; math refresher labs; and workshops to assist students with financial aid, educational plans and placement exams.

The SJCC Metas Program was established through a Title V grant. The Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program assists eligible Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education to expand their capacity to serve Hispanic and low-income students.

The San José City College Metas Program goal is to realize institutional change for the increased success of our Latina/o student population.

The Metas Program Counselor reports to the Metas Program Director. This position supports the implementation of the Title V Hispanic Serving Institution five-year grant awarded to the college to increase the success of San Jose City College Latino students.

Opportunity Type:
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Posting Date:
09-30-2009

Closing Date:
11-16-2009

First Review Date (if Open Until Filled):
Not applicable

Posting Number:
0010151

Work Location
San Jose City College

Division:
President Office (SJCC)

Position status:
Full-time

Academic Position Type:
Faculty Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Position

Academic Position Term:
Regular 100% FTE 10-Months per year

Salary Range:
$58,846 - $75,481 Entry Level Annual Salary (2008-09 Academic Salary); Maximum Salary Potential $102,403 Note: Actual salary placement is based on candidate's verified education and experience.

Benefits Available:
Excellent benefits package which include cost of medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents, and life insurance and income protection for employee (2008-09 Faculty/District collective bargaining agreement).

Employment Start Date:
As soon as possible

Position Purpose:
Included in Position Summary.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide academic, vocational, career and personal guidance and counseling for prospective, new and continuing students.
2. Teach guidance classes and/or workshops, coordinate programs or act as a consultant to faculty regarding student performance and retention.
3. Participate in outreach functions that may include serving as a liaison with high schools, mentors, community-based organizations and four-year colleges/universities.
4. Act as liaison counselor to one or more academic disciplines.
5. Participate in the implementation of the District-wide matriculation including admissions, assessment, and orientations, counseling and follow up components.
6. Participate in articulation and recruitment networking with high schools and transfer institutions.
7. Utilize the district's computerized course prerequisite system.
8. Maintain currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.
9. Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly and effectively.
10. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
11. Teach students effectively.
12. Use methods and materials appropriate to the subject matter.
13. Use appropriate preparation and organizational skills in area of assignment.
14. Demonstrate commitment to professional development including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.
15. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district.
16. Meet all professional responsibilities.
17. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and disabilities.
18. Work cooperatively within the college community with students, staff, faculty and administrators.
19. Foster a professional working environment.
20. Use effective communication skills.
21. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity, a respect for differences and the dignity of others.
22. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.
23. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings, within the work week, but not in conflict with the member's primary assignment.
24. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g., grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.
25. Submit and maintain appropriate office hours.

Duties and Responsibilities Continued:
Not applicable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, (Note: A license as a Marriage and Familty Therapist - MFT - is an alternative qualification for this discipline),
OR
The equivalent

2. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve; and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.

3. Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Special Licenses, Certificates, etc.:
Not applicable.

Desired Qualifications:
1. Bilingual Spanish/English fluency, both written and oral, and the ability to provide program information in both Spanish and English.

2. Knowledge of the Latino community with experience providing service to recently-immigrated Latino students, especially those from Mexico.

3. Experience working with federally-funded projects.

Job Category
Faculty and other instructional staff

Classified Position type:
Not Applicable

Classified Position term:
Not Applicable

Equivalency Information:
Equivalency: Applicants (including current or former employees) applying under equivalency bear the full responsibility of submitting by the closing date the District's Equivalency Application in addition to the Faculty Position Application with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this positions.

Application(s) for equivalency are required for any of the following reasons:
1. degrees are not in exact discipline required;
2. degree is in progress;
3. degrees were earned at a college/university not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U. S. Department of Education; and/or
4. degrees were earned at a college/university outside of the U.S.

Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.

More equivalency information, along with the form, can be obtained at http://www.sjeccd.org/HTML/District/Employment/Downloads/equiv_form.pdf.

Application Procedures, Notes and Contact Information
Interested applicants (including external applicants, current or former employees) MUST by the closing date SUBMIT ONLINE ALL of the following materials to be considered for the position (as prompted via the following URL: https://jobs.sjeccd.org. Click "Apply for this Posting"):

1. A completed online San Jose/Evergreen Community College District FACULTY POSITION APPLICATION
2. COVER LETTER
(Must state how you meet ALL the minimum qualifications in EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE as described in the job announcement Minimum Qualifications section. Also, state how you meet other qualifications)
3. RESUME
4. TRANSCRIPT(S) (unofficial or official copies) for stated degrees having the degree confer/award dates circled. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
5. District Application for Equivalency, if applicable, and additional materials relevant for equivalency consideration. Current or former employees who were previously approved by the District colleges for equivalency MUST by the closing date submit proof of the dated District's written equivalency approval.

ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:
If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript to attach, please have the transcript documents scanned, then attach to the application. Scans can be done for a fee at Kinko's, Longs Drugs, Office Max, or Office Depot, etc.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Only complete application materials will be considered (No exception for external applicants, current or former employees). Application materials must include: a. FACULTY POSITION APPLICATION, b. COVER LETTER, c. RESUME,
d. TRANSCRIPT(S) of degrees stated and/or required (The criminal history explanation if any will NOT be forwarded to the screening committee), and e. District Equivalency Form, if applicable.
2. Incomplete application packet and/or documents received by Human Resources after the closing date will not be considered (No exception for employees or non-employees).
3. Applications not having all required minimum qualifications in education and experience as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section will not receive further considerations.
4. Letters of Recommendation are not required and will not be included in the application packet. Additional documents that are not requested may not be included.
5. DEGREES must have been awarded by a college or university ACCREDITED by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.
6. FOREIGN DEGREES: Candidates with DEGREES and CREDITS earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with the application. Simple translation of the language on foreign transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
7. Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
8. Application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
9. Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
10. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure an interview.
11. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

For assistance, contact:
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Employment Services, Suite # 9
4750 San Felipe Road
San Jose, CA 95135
Phone: (408) 270-6414 Fax: (408) 223-6341
Email: Hremploymentservices@sjeccd.org
Web site @ https://jobs.sjeccd.org. or www.sjeccd.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Contacts: Title IX Officer: Dr. Elaine Burns (408) 288-3191; Section 504 /ADA Officer: Dr. Jim Williams (408) 288-3723.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District consists of two colleges. The metropolitan San Jose City College located just minutes from downtown San Jose, established in 1921, and the park-like Evergreen Valley College located in southeast San Jose at the foot of the Diablo Mountain range, which opened in 1975. The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.

With enrollment of approximately 24,000 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 33%, Black/African-American 8%, Asian/Pacific Islander 37%, American Indian/Native American 1%, White/Caucasian 21%, First Generation 31%) attaining educational goals reflecting 32% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse faculty consisting of 19% Hispanic/Latino, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7 % Black/African American, 1% American Indian/Native American, and 53% White/Caucasian, as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.

For complete job description or info on how to apply, please visit:
https://jobs.sjeccd.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=50801

Counselor: San Jose Evergreen Community College

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