What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor [Faculty Part-Time] position at Clackamas Community College?
JOB
Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Counselor position. This is a part-time term-by-term, union, and non or benefits-eligible position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.OVERVIEWThe Counselor will be responsible for retention counseling, retention cohort management, meeting classes, instructing, assessing students, and performing other tasks related to counseling as assigned. The role of the counselor in the institution is both responsive and active. As the needs of the students, faculty, administration, and the public vary, so does the orientation of the activities of counseling vary in response to these needs.The services provided by the department may be categorized as: direct services to individuals and groups, instructional services, program development and support, and liaison with individuals and groups on and off campus. The position may be divided into strictly counseling and strictly instruction, or retain the combination of both depending on the qualifications of the applicant pool.We expect this position to work two days per week.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssignments include, but are not limited to: Provide retention counseling using cohort based support and instruction.Provide successful educational and career planning to all students.Provide personal counseling/coaching.Inspire and support general retention and enrollment efforts throughout the college.Act as liaison to different divisions of the college.AUXILIARY FUNCTIONSMay provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMaster's degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work, or a Master's degree in a related field with 27 quarter credits (18 semester hours) of graduate level counseling courses.Evidence of ability to present, collaborate and work with diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. Demonstrated ability to provide and develop retention counseling strategies. Demonstrated ability to provide personal and career counseling and guidance. Demonstrated ability to document case progress and clinical case notes.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSEvidence of a respectful and positive attitude towards students and of the ability to motivate them to succeed. Ability to speak a second language. Bi-cultural background. Experience working in a community college environment. Clinical counseling experience.Counseling/social work license preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
We will accept applications until February 2nd at 11:59 PM. After this date, we'll review our applicant pool and select the most qualified with hopes of interviewing these individuals.
Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Counselor position. This is a part-time term-by-term, union, and non or benefits-eligible position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.OVERVIEWThe Counselor will be responsible for retention counseling, retention cohort management, meeting classes, instructing, assessing students, and performing other tasks related to counseling as assigned. The role of the counselor in the institution is both responsive and active. As the needs of the students, faculty, administration, and the public vary, so does the orientation of the activities of counseling vary in response to these needs.The services provided by the department may be categorized as: direct services to individuals and groups, instructional services, program development and support, and liaison with individuals and groups on and off campus. The position may be divided into strictly counseling and strictly instruction, or retain the combination of both depending on the qualifications of the applicant pool.We expect this position to work two days per week.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssignments include, but are not limited to: Provide retention counseling using cohort based support and instruction.Provide successful educational and career planning to all students.Provide personal counseling/coaching.Inspire and support general retention and enrollment efforts throughout the college.Act as liaison to different divisions of the college.AUXILIARY FUNCTIONSMay provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMaster's degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work, or a Master's degree in a related field with 27 quarter credits (18 semester hours) of graduate level counseling courses.Evidence of ability to present, collaborate and work with diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. Demonstrated ability to provide and develop retention counseling strategies. Demonstrated ability to provide personal and career counseling and guidance. Demonstrated ability to document case progress and clinical case notes.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSEvidence of a respectful and positive attitude towards students and of the ability to motivate them to succeed. Ability to speak a second language. Bi-cultural background. Experience working in a community college environment. Clinical counseling experience.Counseling/social work license preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
We will accept applications until February 2nd at 11:59 PM. After this date, we'll review our applicant pool and select the most qualified with hopes of interviewing these individuals.
