Counselor; EOPS​/CalWORKS​/NextUp

Position: Counselor (EOPS/CalWORKS/NextUp)

Position Open:
Non‑Tenure Track EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/Next Up Counselor

Pay range: $65,314.00 - $ per year (Tuesday 10‑month, 175 days per year).

Priority Final date to receive applications:
November 30, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Representative Duties

• Provides counseling services to students from a wide range of cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Assists students with course selection, degree/certification requirements, major selection, transfer requirements, and develops Student Educational Plans (SEPs); evaluates progress and refers to internal/external services as needed.
• Outreach and liaison: visits local high schools to recruit eligible students, coordinates with other institutions, attends community events and meetings, and assists the Program Coordinator with program development.
• Student advocacy and development: facilitates support groups and workshops, provides orientation services, and participates in student governance and committees when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology or related field (or equivalent).
  AND
• Completed a minimum of nine semester units in courses related to ethnic minorities or persons disadvantaged by language, social or economic factors, OR six semester units of a counseling practicum in a community‑college EOPS program or similar.
• Two years of occupational experience working with ethnic minorities or disadvantaged populations; demonstrates sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

• Equity‑minded counseling theories and practices, particularly with special populations.
• Knowledge of EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs/Next Up program guidelines and related community resources.
• Skills to support students with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientations, and other underrepresented groups.

Personal Attributes

• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Ability To

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and managers.
• Provide diverse counseling services.
• Work independently and solve problems.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Practice active and empathic listening.
• Maintain empathy and a desire to help others.
• Show flexibility and discretion in service provision.
• Process and disseminate information accurately and clearly.
• Use computer software.
• Apply an equity‑minded framework to program design and delivery.
• Work effectively with a diverse population.
• Exhibit sensitivity to all relevant backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• 35 hours per week; may require evening hours.
• Work is primarily indoors but may involve travel for assignments, workshops, or meetings.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates and employees with physical disabilities.

Environment

Community college campus; busy office environment serving students, staff, and public.

Salary and Benefits

Initial salary range: $66,876 – $114,133 per year. Doctoral stipend: $5,040.31. Eligible for district fringe benefits (medical, dental, vision) and California retirement systems.

Required Documents

• Completed internal application.
• Cover letter detailing education and relevant experience.
• Current resume.
• Transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial acceptable).
• Three references.

Foreign Transcripts

Foreign transcripts must include a component‑by‑component analysis and equivalency statement from a certified evaluation service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Commitment to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employer participates in E‑verify.

Disclaimer

This position is categorically funded; continued employment is dependent upon adequate funding.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Higher Education

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