What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counselor - Full Time - Tenure Track position at Yuba Community College District?
Location: Yuba College - Marysville, CA.
Job Description:DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :
Under the direction of the Dean of Student Support Services, provide general counseling services in support of the College's recruitment and retention efforts. The Counselor will provide personal, career and educational counseling to students. The Counselor will participate in orientation/counseling sessions, classroom presentations, workshops, assessment interpretation, outreach activities, evening assignments, and liaison duties with academic departments. The assignment includes curriculum development, development and assessment of student learning outcomes, professional activities, committee work, and utilizing intervention strategies in working with academically challenged students. In addition, assignment includes working with electronic processes such as Curricunet, Tracdat, Degree-Audit, etc., or similar systems.
Essential Duties Summary:ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist students in developing educational and career goals, culminating in a student educational plan.
Teach counseling classes each semester as assigned, either in-load or extra pay.
Assist with the development of delivery systems using technology for alternative student services.
Confer with and advise faculty regarding matters of administrative procedure in such areas as admissions and records, articulation and course equivalency, and communication with other colleges and universities.
Administer tests and inventories to groups or individuals and interpret the results to counselees.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with instructional areas, outreach centers, feeder high schools, neighboring colleges and community resource agencies; articulate programs with feeder high schools; foster good high school/college relations.
Assignment may include evening and weekend counseling as well as services to outreach locations, including secondary schools.
Provide intervention strategies to increase the retention and persistence of students in general.
Assignment may include providing counseling services to special student populations (e.g. Athletes, ESL students, Veterans)
Assist students in analyzing their aptitudes and interests and to learn decision-making processes related to their academic and career planning.
Assist students in determining the best educational program for preparation for a chosen career/vocation;
Assist student with course selection and college activities to maximize the student's opportunities and potential.
Develop student educational plans that encompass both the course work and supplemental needs of students.
Develop transfer plans that meet eligibility requirements for 4-year colleges and universities.
Assist students with resolution of personal problems or provide them with appropriate referrals on campus or within the community.
Assist with the development of delivery systems using technology for alternative student services.
Participate in department, division, and college-wide committees and meetings.
Work in a collaborative and professional manner within and outside of the department.
Participate in the shared-governance process.
Complete all duties as assigned by the Dean.
REQUIRED DUTIES:
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications at least one of the disciplines below. Please review the Minimum Qualifications Handbook to view the required qualifications to teach a specific discipline.
Master's 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,
OR the equivalent.
EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT: All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District (YCCD) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications. Please click here for equivalency application .
Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of Counseling
(NOTE: A license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1.)
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:EXPERIENCE/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Community college counseling and teaching experience
Sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including English as Second Language (ESL students).
Proficiency and currency with personality and career assessment tools/and related software applications, their administration and interpretation.
Experience developing and implementing programs and services associated with community college transfer centers, career centers and general counseling services.
Working knowledge of advanced forms of technology utilized in providing high-quality classroom instruction and online student services.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to acquire knowledge relevant to advising student athletes (California Community College Commission on Athletics (COA) eligibility rules, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic (NAIA) transfer rules, and NCAA transfer rules). Experience with structured educational programs such as learning communities, First Year Experience programs, and Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program.
Physical Demands:
Range/Step: Class 2, Step 1 - Class 7, Step 10 (New Hires will not be placed higher than step 10).
Salary Range: $69,689 - $111,847/YR. (Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)
Benefits Information:Additional Resources:
About The Yuba Community College District
Certificated Benefits Overview
Certificated Benefit Summary and Rates
Certificated Salary Schedule
Kaiser Notice
Retirement System (STRS)
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Posting Number: AS846P
Open Date: 03/24/2025
Close Date: 4/6/2026
Review Start Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This recruitment is open to all FULL TIME FACULTY beginning March 24, 2025 to April 2, 2025. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to apply for a transfer, please complete an online application and send an email to the Office of People & Culture (HR): yccdhr@goyccd.onmicrosoft.com and include the subject words: Transfer / Position Title. Please indicate in the body of the email that you are applying during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period and you have completed an online application. For additional information about YCCD's TRANFER NOTICE PERIOD, please refer to the FAYCCD CBA: Article 5.0 - 5.3: Transfers .
External applicants are welcome to apply; however, external applications will not be considered during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank.
2. DO NOT USE WORDS ; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process.
3. DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS: Self photographs or of any nature.
4. DO NOT INCLUDE: Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education Code 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
2. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.
SPONSORSHIP:
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
For questions about YCCD's application process, please contact (530) 741-6851.
To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3989
EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity
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Job Description:DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :
Under the direction of the Dean of Student Support Services, provide general counseling services in support of the College's recruitment and retention efforts. The Counselor will provide personal, career and educational counseling to students. The Counselor will participate in orientation/counseling sessions, classroom presentations, workshops, assessment interpretation, outreach activities, evening assignments, and liaison duties with academic departments. The assignment includes curriculum development, development and assessment of student learning outcomes, professional activities, committee work, and utilizing intervention strategies in working with academically challenged students. In addition, assignment includes working with electronic processes such as Curricunet, Tracdat, Degree-Audit, etc., or similar systems.
Essential Duties Summary:ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist students in developing educational and career goals, culminating in a student educational plan.
Teach counseling classes each semester as assigned, either in-load or extra pay.
Assist with the development of delivery systems using technology for alternative student services.
Confer with and advise faculty regarding matters of administrative procedure in such areas as admissions and records, articulation and course equivalency, and communication with other colleges and universities.
Administer tests and inventories to groups or individuals and interpret the results to counselees.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with instructional areas, outreach centers, feeder high schools, neighboring colleges and community resource agencies; articulate programs with feeder high schools; foster good high school/college relations.
Assignment may include evening and weekend counseling as well as services to outreach locations, including secondary schools.
Provide intervention strategies to increase the retention and persistence of students in general.
Assignment may include providing counseling services to special student populations (e.g. Athletes, ESL students, Veterans)
Assist students in analyzing their aptitudes and interests and to learn decision-making processes related to their academic and career planning.
Assist students in determining the best educational program for preparation for a chosen career/vocation;
Assist student with course selection and college activities to maximize the student's opportunities and potential.
Develop student educational plans that encompass both the course work and supplemental needs of students.
Develop transfer plans that meet eligibility requirements for 4-year colleges and universities.
Assist students with resolution of personal problems or provide them with appropriate referrals on campus or within the community.
Assist with the development of delivery systems using technology for alternative student services.
Participate in department, division, and college-wide committees and meetings.
Work in a collaborative and professional manner within and outside of the department.
Participate in the shared-governance process.
Complete all duties as assigned by the Dean.
REQUIRED DUTIES:
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Required Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications at least one of the disciplines below. Please review the Minimum Qualifications Handbook to view the required qualifications to teach a specific discipline.
Master's 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,
OR the equivalent.
EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT: All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District (YCCD) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications. Please click here for equivalency application .
Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of Counseling
(NOTE: A license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1.)
Desired/Preferred Qualifications:EXPERIENCE/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Community college counseling and teaching experience
Sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including English as Second Language (ESL students).
Proficiency and currency with personality and career assessment tools/and related software applications, their administration and interpretation.
Experience developing and implementing programs and services associated with community college transfer centers, career centers and general counseling services.
Working knowledge of advanced forms of technology utilized in providing high-quality classroom instruction and online student services.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to acquire knowledge relevant to advising student athletes (California Community College Commission on Athletics (COA) eligibility rules, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletic (NAIA) transfer rules, and NCAA transfer rules). Experience with structured educational programs such as learning communities, First Year Experience programs, and Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) program.
Physical Demands:
Range/Step: Class 2, Step 1 - Class 7, Step 10 (New Hires will not be placed higher than step 10).
Salary Range: $69,689 - $111,847/YR. (Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)
Benefits Information:Additional Resources:
About The Yuba Community College District
Certificated Benefits Overview
Certificated Benefit Summary and Rates
Certificated Salary Schedule
Kaiser Notice
Retirement System (STRS)
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Posting Number: AS846P
Open Date: 03/24/2025
Close Date: 4/6/2026
Review Start Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This recruitment is open to all FULL TIME FACULTY beginning March 24, 2025 to April 2, 2025. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to apply for a transfer, please complete an online application and send an email to the Office of People & Culture (HR): yccdhr@goyccd.onmicrosoft.com and include the subject words: Transfer / Position Title. Please indicate in the body of the email that you are applying during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period and you have completed an online application. For additional information about YCCD's TRANFER NOTICE PERIOD, please refer to the FAYCCD CBA: Article 5.0 - 5.3: Transfers .
External applicants are welcome to apply; however, external applications will not be considered during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank.
2. DO NOT USE WORDS ; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process.
3. DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS: Self photographs or of any nature.
4. DO NOT INCLUDE: Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education Code 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
2. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.
SPONSORSHIP:
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
For questions about YCCD's application process, please contact (530) 741-6851.
To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/3989
EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity
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Salary : $69,689 - $111,847
