Counselor (Athletics)

Butte-Glenn Community College

Closing Date/Time:

4/7/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Type: Exempt Full-time

Location: Main Campus - Oroville, CA

Department:

Description

Full-time, Tenure Track (199 Day 11 Month) starting July 2020

$62,168.84 - $95,467.98 per year

Probationary (Contract I) Member of Academic Faculty

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• If you are relocating to the area, http://butte.edu/departments/hr/Housing%20Resources%2003%202019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ can be found on our Human Resources page.

• Health Benefits: The District offers several Comprehensive Medical plans at no cost to the employee and their dependents. Dental, Vision and STD/LTD are at no cost. Additionally, the District provides access to two Health and Wellness Centers through Butte Schools Self-Funded Programs for little to no cost depending on plan selection. Retirement plans include CalPERS, CalSTRS, 403B and 457B.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Butte College's main campus is located on a 928-acre wildlife refuge and we pride ourselves on being a national college leader in sustainability. Community partnerships matter to us. We work with our K-12 partners to create career pathways for students to seamlessly move from high school to Butte College coursework or credit to transfer to a four-year university. In fact, Butte College has the highest transfer rate of all California community colleges to California State University, Chico. Butte College contributes to economic development through the Training Place, and the Small Business Development Center.

For https://youtu.be/SRaqlRMBTOI, we have successfully provided a quality educational experience to our students, offering associates degrees and training in career fields including business, medical, law enforcement, welding, automotive, computers, and more.

The ideal candidate will share Butte College's commitment to our http://www.butte.edu/community/about/mission_values.html, especially our commitment to educating our racially and socio-economically diverse student population. We currently enroll around 15,300 students annually, many of whom are from racially minoritized populations. 54% of Butte College students are white, 28% are Latinx, 6% are Asian, 2% are African American, 1% are Native American, and 5% are multi-ethnic. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Butte College understands that it has a great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of our surrounding communities.

The successful candidate will join a campus community that demonstrates its commitment to student equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty and staff. These opportunities include a Cultural Awareness Community of Practice, FAIR Classrooms, active Diversity and Student Equity Committees, support for our http://www.butte.edu/services/AB540/UndocResource%20Guide-10.16.17.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/, a robust set of culturally responsive programs and events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. We invite applicants to visit the http://www.butte.edu/diversity/ for more information about these concepts and our commitment to equity and success.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The person hired for this position will be a member of the general counseling faculty and responsible for counseling approximately 300-400 student athletes, reporting to the Dean of Student Services, and working closely with the Athletic Director. The Counseling department employs 10 full-time and several part-time counselors seeking excellence in providing academic advising services, interventions for at risk students, short-term counseling for personal issues, and programs directed at student retention.

POSITION DUTIES:

In addition to the responsibilities of the classification description, the specific position is also responsible for.

• Working with student athletes in the development and updating of individual educational plans, identifying educational majors and providing guidance.

• Assisting with eligibility issues and personal counseling as needed.

• Knowledge of articulation agreements with out-of-state and in-state 4-year institutions.

• Assisting in the retention of student athletes.

• Remaining current on all information relative to NCAA and NAIA academic transfer requirements.

• Organizing and facilitating student athlete orientation.

• Developing presentations and programs for student athletes.

• Supporting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the campus community.

Representative Duties

Non-classroom staff responsibilities represent a forty-hour week (199 days). The responsibilities of Counselors include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing academic, vocational and personal counseling to students on an individual basis.

• Providing group counseling for the accomplishment of specific objectives.

• Assisting in the planning and implementation of registration.

• Assisting students with petitions for graduation and to the Academic Council.

• Establishing and maintaining communication with the various instructional divisions, the administration and the staff of the College.

• Establishing and maintaining communications with the high schools served by the College.

• Establishing and maintaining communications with community agencies that can serve our students.

• Serving on various College committees.

• Keeping current with developments and changes in his or her field.

• It is understood that these responsibilities may require a minimum of five (5) hours off-campus per week at the professional discretion of the staff member with the approval of the Assistant Dean for Counseling and EOPS.

• Development and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Professional Growth and Currency

• Counselors are required to show examples of activities which demonstrate a pattern of academic, professional, and/or technical updating or currency.

Area or Departmental Responsibilities

• Is knowledgeable about and abides by College policies and procedures. This includes the accurate and timely submission of all reports, grades and paper work.

• Meets deadlines and time targets.

• Orders instructional materials, equipment and textbooks with sufficient lead times.

• Assists in scheduling.

• Assists in course staffing functions.

• Provides assistance and help to other full-time, part-time and/or new counselors.

• Coordinates plans and activities with others.

• Provides information for the development of departmental budgets.

• Monitors expenditures to keep within authorized budget spending appropriations.

• Exercises good judgment in the use of and/or management of facilities, equipment and supplies.

• Attends assigned meetings as requested.

• Is punctual to assigned meetings.

• Works well with peers, classified staff and administration.

• In general, is easy and cooperative to work with.

• Does his/her fair share of departmental duties and responsibilities, including contributing to unit plan and program review processes.

College-wide service

• Volunteers to serve on College committees.

• When requested serves on College committees and project teams.

• Serves as a sponsor to student clubs and organizations.

• Participates in faculty/college governance.

• Participates on special project teams or ad hoc committees.

Community service (optional)

• The College values the contributions made to the local community by the instructional staff, however, such contributions are at the option of the instructor and are not a formal requirement of the position.

Qualifications/Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling OR

• Possession of a current California Community College Credential that permits full-time service as an instructor in the applicable discipline OR

• The http://butte.edu/departments/hr/AP%207211%20Faculty%20Service%20Areas%20Minimum%20Qualifications%20and%20Equivalencies%20w-Appendix%20April%202019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/.

(NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

(Applicants wishing to be considered for employment under District equivalency standards must submit a detailed statement explaining why you feel you possess the equivalent the minimum qualifications discussed above.)

* Degree must involve a general education component. Applicants without a degree or with a degree lacking the general education component may be considered if they possess other training and/or experience determined to be equivalent to the general education component. Applicants possessing such training and/or experience are encouraged to request equivalency.

DIVERSITY AND EQUITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize community college students in a manner specific to the position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and/or training, which has influenced or prepared you to work cooperatively with students from diverse backgrounds. For example: involvement within specific programs; courses; directed study; or participation in groups and organizations, etc. that cultivate diversity.

• Experience working with student athletes and providing academic and personal counseling in a college setting.

• Current knowledge of NCAA, NAIA and CCCAA rules and regulations.

• Experience in an athletic environment serving as a coach, student athlete and/or support staff.

• Multicultural experience and/or background which would add cultural richness and ethnic diversity to the workplace.

• Experience in developing and implementing programs for at-risk students and/or student athletes.

Supplemental Information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.

• As a condition of employment the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility. If you should be offered this position you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck.

The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.

The Butte-Glenn Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

-------------------Application Instructions-----------------------

ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING CURRENT BUTTE COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

All on-line attachment types require that you attach a document.

COVER LETTER:

Please describe in your cover letter how your past experience and qualifications meet the needs of this position.

RESUME OR VITA:

Please submit this as an attachment, not as a text resume within the application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In a statement addressed to the hiring committee, explain how you meet the minimum qualifications listed below and attach a copy of all relevant certificates and proof of completed trainings.

• Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling OR

• Possession of a current California Community College Credential that permits full-time service as an instructor in the applicable discipline OR

• The http://butte.edu/departments/hr/AP%207211%20Faculty%20Service%20Areas%20Minimum%20Qualifications%20and%20Equivalencies%20w-Appendix%20April%202019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/.

(NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

(Applicants wishing to be considered for employment under District equivalency standards must submit a detailed statement explaining why you feel you possess the equivalent the minimum qualifications discussed above.)

* Degree must involve a general education component. Applicants without a degree or with a degree lacking the general education component may be considered if they possess other training and/or experience determined to be equivalent to the general education component. Applicants possessing such training and/or experience are encouraged to request equivalency.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:

In addition to any information you included with your application materials, please provide a detailed account of how your skills, life experiences, work experience, education, and/or training have prepared you to effectively meet the needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds. Please include examples of:

• Teaching or training practices and/or life experiences that have enabled or would enable you to more effectively engage with and support success for diverse populations.

• How you have engaged in on-going self-reflection to ensure equity in the workplace and/or classroom. Please include examples of workshops, trainings, and/or life experiences.

TRANSCRIPTS OF ACADEMIC WORK:

You are required to provide transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process.

Degree in progress:

In order to qualify under this process you must be currently working toward the degree requirement. In order to complete your application, you are required to submit (1) current transcripts and (2) a letter from your Advisor confirming your academic standing in the program and forecasted completion date. The completion date must be no later than June 2020.

Foreign Transcripts:

Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing this service. http://www.butte.edu/hr/job_opportunities/associate_faculty/foreign_degree_eval.html

All offers of employment are contingent upon the submission of official transcripts showing completion of the degree.

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