Counselor,Umoja/Affirm Job San Jose area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: COUNSELOR, UMOJA/AFFIRM

Position Title

Position Title COUNSELOR, UMOJA/AFFIRM

Posting Number

Posting Number F2605

Close/First Review Date

Close/First Review Date 08/09/2026

Department

Department Counseling, Guidance and Matriculation

Work Location

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Salary Range

Salary Range $110,451 to $151,619 Entry Level Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule );
Maximum Salary Potential $196,722.

Note:

Actual Salary placement is based on candidate’s verified education and experience.

Benefits Summary

Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Faculty also receive paid sick leave.

Position Summary

This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE Temporary, One Year, Categorical, Non-tenured (11 Months, August – June) as Counselor, Umoja/ AFFIRM the Division of Student Services located at Evergreen Valley College. Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities. Some workdays may be assigned outside the eleven-month academic calendar. This position is represented by the San Jose/Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157.

Duties

and Responsibilities

Provide academic, vocational, career, personal and guidance counseling for new, continuing and prospective AFFIRM students. Work with students to develop abbreviated and comprehensive educational plans to meet the Student Support and Success Program (SSSP) mandates and Student Equity (SE) objectives regarding student performance and retention.

Provide walk-in counseling and work with program specialist on Early Alert efforts.

Coordinate counseling components such as probation/dismissal, orientation, outreach, on-line counseling, on-line orientation, student cohorts, etc. for meeting SSSP mandates.

Participate in outreach functions that may include serving as a liaison with high schools, mentors, community-based organizations and four-year colleges/universities.

Refer students as appropriate to campus and community resources and services.

Collaborate with AFFIRM instructors and the program specialist to develop, implement and evaluate outreach and retention strategies.

Visit AFFIRM classes and attend AFFIRM Program campus and community activities. Assume general counseling responsibilities as assigned.

Participate in the implementation of the District-wide Student Success Plan including admissions, multiple measures, and orientations, counseling and follow up components.

Participate in student learning outcomes (SLO) of guidance courses, Service Area Outcomes and Assessment activities.

Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.

Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.

Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.

Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others.

Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district.

Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings…

Counselor, Umoja​/Affirm

Counselor, Umoja/Affirm