PT Faculty POOL - Umoja Counselor

Position: .PT Faculty POOL - Umoja Counselor
Definition

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our colleges share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. At this time, our colleges enrolls over 60,000 students per term; 32.67% are Latinx, 30.60% are White, 22.79% are Asian, 3.27% are African-American, 1.62% are Filipino, 0.41% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.49% are multiracial.

Many of our colleges are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Coast Community College District engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include a partnership with USC's Center for Urban Education; student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA);

a robust District Ally training program, including Undocu Ally (undocumented students), Safe Zone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; as well as a full calendar of culturally responsive events throughout the district.

Part-time/temporary counseling faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Coastline's Umoja Program

Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.

Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experience to address the cultural and educational needs of our diverse student population are encouraged to apply.

The UMOJA counselor will assist African American and other student populations in transitioning into and connecting with the campus community, enhancing cultural and educational experiences, and increasing persistence and retention rates to achieve their educational goals. UMOJA actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.

Umoja seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education. The UMOJA counselor will facilitate a learning experience within the UMOJA Community that provides each student the opportunity to add their voice and their story to the collective voices and stories of the African Diaspora. Under the direction of the assigned manager, the UMOJA counselor will be responsible for teaching counseling courses, leading workshops, orientations, and seminars, and will assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Coastline College.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide comprehensive educational, career, transfer, and personal counseling to current and prospective and prospective students.

* Counsel students regarding transfer, career development, goal clarification, employment preparation and readiness with the knowledge of trends in career counseling.

* Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure…