Part-Time General Counselor Pool

Gavilan College • Spokane, WA

126d • $74 - $100

About The Position

Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as an educator who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential, we invite you to apply for this position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members. This position requires development and review of curriculum, as well as, assessment of student learning. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are based on departmental need on a semester-by-semester basis. This position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling.
• OR the equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, transfer, and personal counseling to all students at Gavilan College.
• Provide comprehensive counseling services to students including academic, career and personal counseling on a drop-in and appointment basis both day and evening.
• Provide group counseling sessions, orientations, workshops, and other activities to support students getting information and support related to college success.
• Assist students to understand educational options, clarify educational goals, engage in educational and career planning, participate in the development of Student Educational Plans (SEPs) and course selection.
• Participate in the implementation of transfer and matriculation activities at the college.
• Provide intervention and follow-up services to students on probation and dismissal status.
• Utilize and keep abreast of advanced counseling methods and student development theories which include integrating technology to support student learning and career objectives.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings, and other professional development activities to maintain the expertise required to provide accurate and reliable information and support for students seeking to complete a certificate, associate degree, or transfer.
• Provide counseling support such as development of comprehensive educational plans, monitoring and updating student progress on the educational plans and providing intervention services.
• Analyze students' education plans and ensure that eligible students apply for transfer agreements to four-year universities.
• Assist the student with completing transfer agreements and advise students in taking courses to meet the eligibility for transfer agreements to help ensure transfer success.
• Coordinate with the campus matriculation and articulation officers and transfer center directors to facilitate transfer.
• Serve as an advocate for students.
• Attend monthly department meetings and periodic division meetings.
• Contribute to department and campus-wide student success initiatives.
• Participate in campus shared governance.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning, particularly around anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Adhere to department, division, and campus policies and procedures for faculty employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
• Starting Salary Range: $74.69 - $100.11

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree