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Closing Date: 02/21/2025

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Counselor [Restricted]

Working Title

Recruitment Limits

Continuation of this position is based upon continued funding from the available Covid Recovery Block Grant. The position and the incumbent’s assignment will terminate when the funding is no longer available.

Location Continuing Education

Pay Information

Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement 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. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration 11 months

Position Number: 00120603

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range (na)

Position Type Academic

Department Student Services

The Position

Please note there are two open positions for this role. Applications are currently being accepted for a Justice Impacted Counselor and Veterans Counselor.

Justice Impacted Counselor:

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Support Programs, the Justice-Impacted Counselor is responsible for offering strategic direction in improving access, retention, and completion of Justice-Impacted students. The Counselor leads the program in coordinating and implementing strategies to increase student success through counseling and advising services, coordinating related events, activities, and support, and defining and providing resources. The Counselor serves as a liaison, advocate, and educator concerning the unique needs, experiences, and challenges faced by Justice-Impacted students. The Counselor faculty participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the student success programs, which provide resources to assist students in meeting their personal, educational, and career objectives.

The Justice-Impacted Counselor position is responsible for providing specialized academic counseling, career development, and support services to justice-impacted students, helping them overcome systemic barriers and achieve educational success. This is a non-tenure track position.

Veterans Counselor:

Reporting to the Dean of Student Support Programs and Dean of Counseling and Career Transition Services, the Veterans Counselor is responsible for enhancing access, retention, and completion rates for veteran students. This role involves guiding the program in developing and implementing strategies to support student success through comprehensive counseling and advising services. The Veterans Counselor also coordinates events, activities, and support services while identifying and providing critical resources to meet students’ needs. Acting as a liaison, advocate, and educator, the Counselor addresses the unique experiences, needs, and challenges of veteran students. Additionally, the Counselor collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of student success programs aimed at helping students achieve their personal, educational, and career goals.

The Veterans Counselor position is responsible for providing specialized academic counseling, career development, and support services to veteran students, helping them achieve educational success. This is a non-tenure track position.

From San Diego College of Continuing Education President Dr. Tina M. King:

Established in 1914, San Diego College of Continuing Education ( SDCCE ) is among the

oldest and largest noncredit institutions in the nation, serving approximately 20,000

students annually at seven campuses across the city of San Diego, at various community locations, and online. As the adult education arm of the San Diego Community College District, our students are among the most diverse in California— culturally, ethnically, and educational —and our college is proud to be playing a preeminent role in alleviating poverty in our community.

San Diego College of Continuing Ed cation commits to student success and community enrichment by providing tuition-free, accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and support services to diverse learners in pursuit of lifelong learning, training, career advancement, and pathways to for-credit colleges. Our programs are specialized to address essential areas of adult education and workforce development, including short-term career training in priority industry sectors; English as a Second Language; basic skills; an Emeritus program for those 55 years old or older; and Disability Support Programs and Services. The San Diego College of Continuing Education’s career training programs alone contribute a quarter-billion dollars to the San Diego regional economy each year. San Diego College of Continuing Education was one of the first noncredit institutions in the U.S. to be separately accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( WASC ), recognized for its impactful community presence, innovative programs, and commitment to transforming lives through accessible education and career pathways.

At San Diego College of Continuing Education, we are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success. Joining SDCCE means becoming part of a dynamic team that is deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate this commitment are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit:

Mission Statement: https://sdcce.edu/about/mission-statement

You Belong: https://sdcce.edu/organization/you-belong

President’s Office: https://sdcce.edu/organization/president

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in providing justice-impacted students with personal, academic, and career counseling in a post-secondary educational setting.

• Ability to teach and facilitate individual and group sessions. Evidence of experience and academic preparation in conducting assessment, advisement, and student orientation.

• Provide guidance and leadership to SDCCE as it relates to improving experiences of Justice-Impacted students, leading to increased retention and completion.

• Develop, recommend, and implement student support services to enhance student retention and success for Justice-Impacted students.

• Give presentations on Justice-Impacted students data and current research to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, faculty/staff, trustees, external partners, etc.). Provide training on Justice-Impacted student-related topics to SDCCE constituencies at varied levels. (e.g., faculty, professional classified; counselors, etc.).

• Assist in creating annual reports on the strategic plan, including recommendations for improving outcomes based on results from previous years.

• Assist in identifying future goals and strategies to enhance student equity and achievement for Justice-Impacted students and integrate with other institutional planning.

• Work collaboratively with Counseling: Work with staff, administrators and faculty to identify gaps in services and develop appropriate strategies to address these gaps and collect data to show progress.

• Develop equity-focused events on campus that engage the College community and address Justice-Impacted students and other disproportionately impacted student groups.

• Research and recommend mentoring programs and co-curricular experiences and activities to promote excellence.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  MINIMUM 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

• Evidence of knowledge, training, and experience that would indicate sensitivity, understanding, and ability to work with Justice Impacted students and other special populations including the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• Evidence of experience and ability to assume a leadership role in the planning and coordination of community college programs for justice-impacted students and to evaluate program outcomes.

• Evidence of knowledge, experience, and/or training that would indicate ability to instruct and work successfully with large groups and the ability to plan, develop, or implement orientation, college enrichment, career assessment, and transfer workshops and programs.

• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge and ability to identify students experiencing academic difficulties, including monitoring, evaluating progress, and increasing retention.

• Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and experience preparing and presenting written reports and evaluation of services.

• Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and experience in a variety of educational plans for college students.

• Evidence of knowledge and/or skill in the use of computer technology.

• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a collegial and cooperative working relationship with faculty, staff, and administration. Ability to utilize technology in promoting and enhancing services to students.

• Knowledge of current California initiatives affecting community colleges and Justice Impacted students.

• Demonstrated training and experience with the impact of trauma on behavior and development, and interventions and approaches that support student success.

  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 (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf) and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree:

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 ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

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

• Variable depending on assignment

• Travel within and outside of SDCCE campuses in performing responsibilities and functions.

• Work under tight deadlines.

• Lift up to 50 pounds.

  Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, 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. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application;

• Cover Letter;

• Resume;

• Unofficial Transcripts; AND ,

• Three (3) references included within the online application.

• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).

• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).

  Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

  Conditions of Employment:

  SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;

• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,

• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

  EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD 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.

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