Part-Time EOPS Counselor - Gavilan College : Job Details

Salary: $74.74 - $100.19 Hourly Location : Hollister Campus Job Type: Part-Time Faculty Job Number: 202500059 Department: EOPS Opening Date: 05/14/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Bargaining Unit: GC Definition PART-TIME COUNSELOR (PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD) Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule Starting Salary Range: $74.69 - $100.11* *Salary placement determined by documented education and experience . Pay Per One (1) Credit Semester Lecture Unit 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.

Distinguishing Characteristics Under the direction and supervision of the Dean of Student Support, the EOPS Counselor will provide a wide range of counseling, and support services to EOPS students. This position will perform core counseling functions: academic, career, and personal counseling as well as crisis intervention and outreach. May work a flexible schedule that may include summer, evening, weekend, on- and off-campus assignments. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities for students who have been historically underserved, particularly in the Latinx community. Gavilan seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community and embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population Essential Duties

• Provide comprehensive counseling services to EOPS 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.

• Evaluate student progress toward established goals; provide intervention and follow-up services to students on probation and dismissal status.
• Coordinate program activities and student services to support student success.
• Conduct outreach activities and assist students with matriculating into the college.
• Participate in the implementation of transfer and matriculation activities at the college.
• Establish rapport with students; regularly review, monitor, and track students' academic progress to ensure attainment of educational goal.
• Maintain relevant and timely communication with students on caseload throughout their enrollment; and utilize appropriate case management tools and technology to monitor student progress and success.
• Facilitate access to basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation and health services as they relate to our EOPS and foster youth population.
• Facilitate access and exposure to career, leadership and enrichment events and conferences for students.
• Serve as a liaison with on-campus and off-campus agencies that support youth in care i.e., Financial Aid, Accessible Education Center, social services, county office of education, and community agencies.

• Serve as an advocate for students.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

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

• AND 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 (2) years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or academic disadvantages.

Ability to:

• Provide culturally relevant counseling and student services to students from ethnically diverse backgrounds, including first generation and low-income students.
• Communicate effectively with and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and managers.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments to facilitate student support services.
• Apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all constituents.
• Exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college.

Experience/Knowledge of:

• Trauma-informed counseling practices.
• Developing and conducting academic and personal development opportunities and activities specific to the needs of first generation, low-income students.

• Principles of student engagement, development, and success

Application Process: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit ONLY the following items directly through our Career Opportunities page at :

Online application (all sections are required to be completed).

Two-page cover letter demonstrating how your background, experience, and future goals as an educator embody the ideal candidate statement on the job announcement.

Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired for the position)

NON-DISCRIMINATION: Gavilan College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX/Employer of Disabled, committed to hiring a diverse staff. All qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or marital status are encouraged to apply. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) ###-#### APPLICATION PROCESS: You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the Apply link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can upload it from a saved document on your computer, or manually enter your personal information. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications will be rejected if incomplete. Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process. All applicants for faculty and academic administrators must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as specified in Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, published by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. All degrees and credits earned in fulfillment of minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions. Applicants who do not meet the minimum stated educational qualifications may apply for equivalency by submitting the Supplemental Application for Equivalency. FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS For positions requiring a degree, all foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Credential Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Not attaching your Foreign Credential Evaluation will render your application incomplete. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major field of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Note: Even if you obtained your graduate degree(s) in the U.S., you must attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation for your undergraduate degree if it was obtained outside the U.S. For technical assistance, please contact NEOED's Applicant Support Line at 855-###-#### or Email: [email protected] if your needing help with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Effective January 1, 2024, a part-time faculty member shall be eligible for the same District-sponsored medical insurance coverage provided to full-time faculty and district contribution at the current maximum annual contribution amount.

In order to be eligible, part-time faculty members must meet one of the following criteria as defined in Ed. Code section 87861. The District and GCFA understand the current eligibility requirements to be the following:

The part-time faculty member has a semester assignment at Gavilan College as part-time faculty equal to or greater than forty percent (40%) of a full-time District teaching assignment.

The part-time faculty member must not be receiving health insurance coverage from another employer either directly, as a spouse, a domestic partner, or as a dependent.

More information regarding part-time faculty benefits can be found on our 01 Do you have a Master's degree or higher in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling from an accredited college or university AND 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.OR2) 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 (2) years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or academic disadvantages.

• Yes
• No

02 If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach an equivalency application that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.

• I meet the minimum qualifications listed within the job posting and do not need to attach an application for equivalency.
• Yes, I attached my equivalency application for consideration, in addition to the required documents for the Equivalency Committee to review.
• No, I did not attach my equivalency application which would prevent me from being considered for the position

03 Describe your commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism and how your experiences have prepared you to advance our District's and state's commitment to these values. 04 I have read and understand that all required attachments must be included with my online application and submitted by the close date and time in order to move forward in the recruitment process. I understand that I will be disqualified from the recruitment process if all required documents are not submitted (with this application) by the close date and time. I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed. This statement applies to all applicants, including current Gavilan College employees.I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered, and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

• Yes
• No

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