PT Faculty POOL - Umoja Counselor

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 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 enroll over 60,000 students per term with 32.67% Latinx, 30.60% White, 22.79% Asian, 3.27% African‑American, 1.62% Filipino, 0.41% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.49% multiracial.

Many of our colleges are designated Hispanic‑Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). The district engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships with programs such as USC's Center for Urban Education, and student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and GLASA. The district also offers a full calendar of culturally responsive events and equity‑minded programs such as Undocu Ally, Safe Zone, Vet Net, and Ability Ally.

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.

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. The Umoja Program 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.

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. 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, seminars, and will assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet program participant needs in support of the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Coastline College.

• Provide comprehensive educational, career, transfer, and personal counseling to current 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,…