Counseling DSP&S; Part-Time Pool

Overview

Counseling DSPS (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District

Location:

Districtwide (Ventura County CA)

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
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Closing:
Continuous

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Under the general supervision of a dean, a Counselor (Non-Contract/Temporary) 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. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Counselors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD’s three colleges – Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College – offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The district is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to the success of all college students. The district does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the protected characteristics and disability status listed in the original posting.

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

E = Essential Duties

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with…