Associate EOPS Counselor

Butte-Glenn Community College District•Oroville, CA

About The Position

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Department is hiring an associate counselor to support low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOPS provides services such as book credits, tutoring, and an assigned counselor. Counselors provide academic advising, CSU/UC transfer guidance, educational planning, career and vocational development, and personal counseling. They maintain a student caseload and detailed records to comply with state regulations, and work with EOPS students in accordance with state regulations. Counselors may also advise multicultural student organizations and programs and assist EOPS students with transfer services. Associate faculty are employed by semester and may work up to 33.5% of a maximum load per primary term, up to 67% across both primary terms, with additional possibilities in summer terms. The position includes individual and group counseling, support with registration and student forms, connecting students to resources, collaboration with College divisions and staff, and participation in meetings and professional activities. Applications from candidates meeting minimum qualifications are considered as received; the posting remains open until a successful hire is made. The position requires a master's degree in a specified counseling or related field, qualifying coursework or practicum, and two years of occupational experience serving ethnic minorities or people facing language, social, or economic disadvantages. Candidates must demonstrate understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds of community college students. Community college experience and Spanish or Hmong bilingual ability are identified as desirable. Employment is contingent on official transcripts and required pre-employment tuberculosis examination and fingerprinting.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or the equivalent.
Complete at least nine semester units of college coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or people disadvantaged by language, social, or economic circumstances; or complete six semester units or equivalent of college-level counseling practicum or fieldwork in a community college EOPS program or a program predominantly serving those populations.
Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or people disadvantaged by language, social, or economic circumstances.
Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, in a manner specific to the position.
Submit a cover letter, resume or vita, diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, and transcripts of coursework and/or degrees listed in the application.
Submit official transcripts showing degree completion before hire; foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation.
Complete a tuberculosis examination within the 60 days before initial employment.
Provide fingerprints before beginning work; if fingerprinted at another agency, the employee is responsible for the DOJ rolling fee.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a community college campus.
Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Hmong.

Responsibilities

Provide individual academic, vocational, and personal counseling to students.
Provide group counseling to accomplish specific objectives.
Assist with planning and implementing registration, including new student orientation.
Assist students with forms, petitions, and appeals.
Connect students with resources, agencies, and services.
Begin appointments promptly and arrive prepared for sessions.
Provide clear and concise information about academic requirements.
Maintain currency with developments and changes in the counseling field.
Communicate with instructional divisions, College administration, and staff.
Assist other full-time, part-time, and/or new counselors, including through training.
Attend assigned meetings.
Maintain knowledge of College, Area, and Department policies and procedures.
Assist with developing and assessing student learning outcomes.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Work with EOPS students in accordance with state regulations.
Assist or advise multicultural student organizations and programs.
May assist EOPS students with transfer services.
Maintain a student caseload and detailed records for state regulatory compliance.