Counselor, Adult Education, Education ​/ Teaching

What You’ll Do

Under the general supervision of a dean, a Counselor provides comprehensive counseling, career guidance, and advisement services to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of developing and facilitating the attainment of their academic, vocational and personal objectives.

There is one full‑time, tenure‑track position at Moorpark College that will begin during the Fall 2026 semester. The initial assignment will be in the University Transfer Center.

Please note that all academic employees of the District are scheduled depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Non‑traditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off‑site assignments may be made with consent of the faculty member, management, or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined.

• Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquisition of college survival skills; foster academic success to retain students; assist in the selection of a course of study, major, or certificate program.
• Refer students to appropriate support services, programs, resources, and other professionals based on need and eligibility for assistance; monitor academic progress; and counsel students on academic probation.
• Develop individual plans with students preparing to enter the labor market; identify skill training needs and opportunities for student internship, job search, work‑experience/work‑study and employment.
• Counsel students regarding career choices, goal setting, and decision making; provide information on the matriculation process and program requirements at other colleges or universities.
• Assist in the development of outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible students and facilitate their enrollment in the college.
• Conduct orientation events to familiarize students with the location and function of college programs and services, including the application and registration process, academic and grading standards, college terminology, course add and drop procedures and related rules, and financial aid application procedures.
• Maintain current, accurate records of counseling sessions; assist in compiling statistical data and prepare reports related to program operations, activities, and progress.
• Assist in the preparation of counseling‑related publications and presentation of workshops for targeted populations.
• Advocate for students with special needs and collaborate with college instructors, counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs focusing on access and retention for targeted populations.
• Provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education.

Moorpark College is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. Set on 150 acres, the campus is nestled in the foothills on the southeastern flank of Ventura County, about 40 miles from UCLA, and approximately 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara. It is also a short drive from CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University.

Moorpark College has been recognized as an Aspen 150 College for the last two years. Known for transfer of students to public and private universities, Moorpark College has the highest number of Associate Degree for Transfers among California community colleges its size.

Moorpark College has the distinction of being recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in each of the last five years. A Hispanic Serving Institution, it has an excellent reputation for preparing minority and economically disadvantaged students for university transfer and career…