Full-Time Counselor (Puente & General Counselor)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link / button.Please see Special Instructions for more details. To be considered an applicant for a position at West Valley-Mission Community College District, all materials requested in the job announcement must be received no later than the deadline.Incomplete and / or late applications will not receive committee consideration.If transcripts are required, include copies of ALL college transcripts with your application to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken. Certified copies are only required at time of hire.Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.DO NOT SEND unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment.The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he / she is authorized to work in the United States.The District DOES NOT provide any visa sponsorship.Position Information Position TitleHow many positions are you recruiting for? 1Campus Mission CollegePosition Summary Information Mission College is accepting applications from enthusiastic, qualified individuals interested in a full-time, tenure track instructional counseling position. The instructional counselor works in collaboration with student services programs, instructional programs and campus-wide committees for implementation, coordination and overall operation of instructional counseling related functions for the college. Primary responsibilities entail the use of instructional methodology for providing academic, career and personal counseling services to students to assist them in achieving their educational goals, and to assist with college outreach activities.This position includes a 25% assignment to coordinate the Puente Project, and a 25% assignment to counsel and teach Puente Project students. The counselor is also required to participate in the professional and academic work within the department and college. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse student population are encouraged to apply.Assignment : This is a full time 11-month, tenure track position that begins in Fall 2025. The position is 50% Puente and 50% General Counseling. Assignment may include a varied time of the day or evening, and a varied Monday through Saturday schedule, and event, field trip, tour or other travel. The work assignment consists of classroom instruction, counseling, and other responsibilities and activities necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the department, college, and district.The Puente Project coordination assignment involves recruitment / selection of students, monitoring student progress for graduation / transfer into a four-year college / university, recruitment / training of project mentors, monitor student-mentor relationship and progress, design and teach Personal Development classes each term, co-planning and attending Puente activities, and working collaboratively with the Puente state office, including participating in report requirements and on-going training.Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range : $97,097.00-$156,692.80 annually (11 months), based upon academic achievement, teaching and related experience (Academic Salary Schedule, Steps 1-9).Benefits include : Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and dependents.Employer paid long term disability for employee.Employer-provided life insurance.Sabbatical, Rejuvenation and Retraining Leaves.Banked leave provisions.Professional Growth and Development activities.11 days sick leave accrued annually; personal necessity and catastrophic leave.Conference leaves.Opportunity for overload assignments.Cal STRS Retirement.Position is union affiliated.Minimum Qualifications 1) Possess one of the following : 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; ORBachelor’s in one of the listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); ORThe equivalentAND2) Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.Desired Qualifications Experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and the field of Counseling shape patterns of participation and outcomes.Experience working with low-income, educationally under-prepared, historically underrepresented, and / or limited English-speaking populations.Experience providing academic, career, and personal counseling.Familiarity of or experience with community college affinity programs such as the Puente Program.Knowledge of effective teamwork principles and demonstrated application.Effective organization and planning skills.Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.Examples of Duties and Responsibilities Counsel and advise students, on both an appointment and a drop-in basis.Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods.Coordinate efforts of counseling faculty to complete Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.Perform other duties as required for the department and / or college.Counselors may also be assigned to teach one or more counseling courses during a semester.Counselors have the option of teaching outside their primary area on an overload basis.Assume institutional responsibilities, essential to the ongoing operation and effective achievement of department, division, college and district programs.APPLICATION INFORMATION Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including : (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Supplemental application questions; (3) Resume; (4) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (5) Cover letter and / or reference list, if requested; and (6) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.Prior to employment, the selected candidate must submit official transcripts.EEO STATEMENT West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.Posting Information Posting Number : FY22 / 23-258FTOpen Date : 02 / 12 / 2025Close Date : 03 / 09 / 2025Open Until Filled : No#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $97,097 - $156,693