Full Time College Counselor - San Mateo, CA, United States - San Mateo County Community College District

Description

General Counselor (Transfer Focus) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)
Required Application Materials
A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position)

A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience

Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted)

Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; Share your thoughts on how state and federal policies impact students' transfer.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources

Web Page:
Position Title General Counselor (Transfer Focus) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)
Percentage of Full Time
Percentage of Full Time The work year is 175 days (10 months of service).
FLSA Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students.

As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The District's "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." When you join our team at San Mateo County Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

College of San Mateo ( CSM ) is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is a Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

The college enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year. CSM has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves.

Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on College of San Mateo's Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness ( PRIE ) website.

The President has called for the college community to be student-focused, always find a way to get to "yes" as one team, and serve local communities to the best of our abilities.

Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

The San Mateo County Community College District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

The College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Counseling.

The duties of this counselor will cover the full range of general counseling responsibilities including academic, career, and personal counseling with both individuals and groups and teaching discipline-specific courses.

Provide comprehensive in-person and online counseling services to students, including academic, career, and personal counseling on a drop-in and appointment basis
Provide transfer application support and assist students with waitlist/denial notices and transfer appeals
Serve as transfer lead for the Counseling Division and assist with transfer-related training
Develop comprehensive educational plans for graduation and transfer, based on student's academic needs
Monitor student performance and progress, including transfer and retention, and maintain appropriate documentation and records
Collaborate and consult with the Transfer Center, Counseling Division, and Admissions & Records staff and faculty to support ongoing training, program development and program management
Collaborate with instructional and counseling faculty and staff to assist students in accessing, understanding and utilizing counseling services, college success services, and transfer resources
Collaborate with faculty and staff in special programs to maximize student transfer success and equitable outcomes
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs
Participate in pre-collegiate outreach and in-reach activities that promote transfer awareness for all students
Master's or above 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 (see below) (


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.)

Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing transfer counseling to community college students
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic,socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity minded-practice both within and outside of the classroom
For persons applying for this position based on Equivalence, please answer the supplemental question on the online application indicating one of the following:
The applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. Academic Background Equivalence
The applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:
i) a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's Degree, and

The applicant must have completed the General Education requirements for that degree and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field.

The applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that his/her preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Experience in developing comprehensive student educational plans (SEPs) for graduation and transfer, based on students' academic goals
Knowledge of legislative policies that impact transfer and articulation
Comprehensive knowledge and experience applying state-wide college and university transfer admissions requirements, articulation agreements, policies, and procedures for counseling community college students
Experience in the development, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive counseling services and programs
Knowledge of counseling and student development theories and relevant applications to program development
Familiarity with program performance evaluation
Experience in the development of workshops and training for students, faculty, and classified professionals
Experience in teaching classes and workshops related to academic, transfer, and career counseling
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Faculty Benefits Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security).

Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Required Application Materials
A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position)

A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience

Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted)

Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; Share your thoughts on how state and federal policies impact students' transfer.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources

Web Page:
Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment).

Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime.

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process.

Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our:

San Mateo County Community College District's ( SMCCCD Annual Security Report ( ASR ), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD .

Our 2022 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters.

The 2022 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime.

You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you possess a Master's degree or above 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 do you posses a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees above and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) OR the equivalent?

Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees above and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
I am applying for equivalence and my Equivalency Application is attached

Applicant is encouraged to attach appropriate validation, such as transcripts, evaluations, portfolios, certificates, licenses, employer attestation, publications or other relevant materials which support this application.)

Do you possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience providing transfer counseling to community college students?
Can you demonstrate cultural competence, a sensitivity to, and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff?
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