What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Counselor Pool position at Los Rios Community College District?

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position. This position is filled on an as needed basis and is an on-going recruitment effort. Applicants are contacted / hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. This pool is open continuously and refreshed every two years.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following : counseling services and / or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his / her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The department maintains a focus on :

Counseling academically and / or economically disadvantaged students
Crisis intervention counseling
Career exploration and decision making
Outreach activities
International students
Trends and challenges facing community college students
Counseling designed to support student retention and success
Program development and coordination
Mentoring / coaching
Empathetic and active listening counseling

Disabilty Services and Programs for Students (DSPS) Counselors :

Additionally, administering diagnostic testing to determine eligibility for learning disabilities.

Position Salary Information :

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper / graduate level units earned, and / or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here .

Typical Duties

The assignment may include instructing classes, which could result in a Counselor / Instructional split assignment. The assignment may include, but is not limited to :

Academic / Career Counseling

Participating in the planning and implementation of Guided Pathways, matriculation, onboarding, case management service delivery, and counseling program as directed.

Providing individual and group counseling to assist students in making decisions regarding associate's of arts / associate's of science / associate's degree of transfer, transfer, and career / occupational goals.

Providing short-term crisis counseling services to students as needed.

Facilitating the use of career assessments and inventories for students, and interpreting the results.

Working collaboratively with campus departments, such as Admissions and Records and Financial Aid, in order to appropriately advise students.

Using current technology to assist students in developing an educational plan based on needs, interests, abilities, achievements, and aptitude, including referrals to instructional and other support services designed to assist students in achieving their educational and / or career goals.

Using current technology to assist student in exploring careers, in developing an understanding of the employment environment and in making and implementing career decisions.

Using current technology, preparing and maintaining counseling records, relaying pertinent information to college personnel as needed, and respecting the confidentiality of such records as required by law.

Using current technology to provide counseling services to students attending the college through distance education programs.

Developing knowledge and maintaining collaborative working relationships with instructional areas, outreach centers, feeder high schools, neighboring colleges, and community resource agencies.

Providing counseling for issues impacting persistence and academic success (i.e. academic probation and academic dismissal) and referring students to resources as appropriate and necessary.

Using multi-tasking skills while synthesizing information accurately and efficiently.

Using Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, and other databases to organize and track data.

Developing an individualized Integrated Student Educational Plan (ISEP) to each eligible student and monitoring students' academic progress.

Providing services to meet students' educational goals such as degree or certificate, transfer, vocational, skills building and / or professional development.

Assisting students in assessing, planning, and implementing immediate and long-range goals.

Working with four-year colleges and universities to assist students in a smooth transition to those institutions.

May teach classes that include college success skills, personal development, career exploration and career decisions-making skills. In addition to : (a) Human Career Development (HCD) 115, Orientation to College, (b) HCD 122, Study Skills, HCD 160 Applied Life and Success Skills, and (d) HCD 330, Life and Career Planning.

Personal Counseling

Assisting students with life issues that interfere with academic success.

Crisis Intervention

Providing students with campus and community services directly or through cooperative arrangement.

Multi-Cultural Counseling

Maintaining an understanding of diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds and the appropriateness of counseling approaches.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Have a 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.

All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire. ( NOTE : 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.)

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTES :

If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.

Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and / or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees / minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.

If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit :

A Los Rios Community College District Application

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Interest

Unofficial Transcripts from College / University

Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) License ( if using to meet minimum qualifications )

NOTES :

Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.

Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.

Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.

Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.

Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.

A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and / or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here .

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

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