PART TIME POOL - COUNSELOR (Pride Center)

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District • El Cajon, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs. https://www.gcccd.edu/_resources/docs/human-resources/job-descriptions/F.AFT%20-%20COUNSELOR.pdf SUMMARY Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of part time faculty to perform tasks which support advancement of the visions, missions, and values of the colleges and District. Part time faculty have responsibilities in regards to their classroom assignment, evaluation of students, curriculum, student advising, professional development, and any assignment-specific needs. The Pride Center Adjunct Counselor serves as a generalist and a regular member of the Counseling Department faculty committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of our LGBTQ+ and other students. This entails providing counseling services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development. The Pride Center Adjunct Counselor will assist LGBTQ+ and other students in developing and achieving their immediate and long-range academic and occupational goals. Under the direction of the assigned manager, the position will be responsible for teaching counseling courses, leading workshops, orientations, and seminars; assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. The Pride Center Counselor will participate in the planning of support programs for LGBTQ+ and other students, in partnership with on campus clubs, community, and other related advocacy and support groups, that will result in the educational growth of LGBTQ+ students. The Pride Center Counselor will be expected to actively participate on campus and within the broader community by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations. This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments. Grossmont College is strongly committed to providing open access and serving a diverse student population. Counselors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the AFT contract available at: https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/labor-unions/labor-contracts.php

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience and proficiency in educational, career, and personal counseling at a community college, university or clinical setting.
• Experience advising LGBTQ+ and other students about certificates, associate degrees, and transfer requirements.
• Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal and crisis counseling.
• Ability to use technology in providing counseling services.
• Experience teaching career planning, college success, workshops or other personal development courses at the post-secondary level.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Applicants must demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity backgrounds of community college students.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of the interconnectedness of socio-economic, cultural, environmental, and personal factors contributing to the barriers to success for LGBTQ+ and other students.
• Experience developing and maintaining professional relationships between campus programs and community agencies.
• Experience that demonstrates active participation in community and professional organizations and institutions of higher education.
• An understanding of current theories and best practices related to supporting student success in the areas of basic skills, retention, academic goal completion, and transfer.

Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services related to transfer, vocational/occupational programs, career and academic skills development.
• Assisting LGBTQ+ and other students in developing and achieving their immediate and long-range academic and occupational goals.
• Teaching counseling courses, leading workshops, orientations, and seminars.
• Assisting in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District.
• Participating in the planning of support programs for LGBTQ+ and other students, in partnership with on campus clubs, community, and other related advocacy and support groups, that will result in the educational growth of LGBTQ+ students.
• Actively participate on campus and within the broader community by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations.

Benefits

• The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District provides an optional part time faculty benefits program, and membership in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) or the Pension Eligible Alternative Retirement (PEAR) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees