Counselor, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Apply student development philosophy and theory to provide comprehensive counseling services regarding degree and vocational education program planning career decisions goal clarification and personal life management to EOPS students from diverse backgrounds. Counsel EOPS students regarding choice of transfer institutions and requirements for programs at other colleges or universities. Counsel EOPS students regarding career choices goal setting and decision making. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department division college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program. Participate in EOPS statewide and additional counseling related professional development activities. Provide orientation and onboarding support for prospective EOPS students. Participate in co-curricular activities including planning implementing and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle and Program Review development. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Perform related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Develop culturally relevant course content culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging diverse and/or underserved students. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American Latinx Native Americans Asian Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students. Maintain formal office and campus hours. Participate in department division and program meetings. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated a minimum of two years full-time capacity of EOPS counseling experience or equivalent. Experience working with California community college student support services programs including Financial Aid EOPS CARE Foster Youth CalWORKs DSS and System Impacted. Demonstrates competence in providing counseling services as evidenced by appropriate guidance to students career academic financial psychological and social/personal goals. Experience in post-secondary career and transfer counseling with a focus on academic and career exploration. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of career development assessment tools for helping students determine their major and career paths. Experience using electronic student education plans course placements and student information systems and internet for academic and career planning in a community college setting. Ability to develop comprehensive student educational program plan ( SEPP ) in accordance with Title 5 section 56236 including but not limited to general education and transfer requirements for public private and out of state universities. Knowledge of curriculum development Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the program review cycle and Advisory Committee Title 5 section 56208. Demonstrated teaching and workshop facilitation experience in a post-secondary setting. Demonstrated experience conducting outreach and recruitment while maintaining collaborative partnerships with K-12 schools community organizations and post-secondary institutions. Effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills which foster positive relationships with staff and students. Experience with and commitment to working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations to create equitable outcomes for students. Bilingual (English/Spanish; English/Vietnamese).

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in counseling rehabilitation counseling clinical psychology counseling psychology guidance counseling educational counseling social work or and career development OR The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education training employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. AND EOPS counselors hired after October 24 1987 shall: (1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language social or economic disadvantages OR (2) Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language social or economic disadvantages AND Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language social or economic disadvantages. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Work Schedule
Full Time Tenure Track