Counselor, EOPS (Full-Time) Fresno City College State Center Community College District Closing Date: 9/8/2022 at 11:55 PM Campus Location: Fresno City College Start Date: 08/08/2022 Essential Functions: At Fresno City College we value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits a diverse student population brings to a community college. The successful faculty member will be an equity-minded individual committed to student success by collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also dedicated to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who: • Understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; • Reframes inequities as a problem of practice and views the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; • Encourages positive race-consciousness and embraces human difference; • Reflects on institutional and teaching practices and aims to create a culturally responsive teaching environment; and • Strategically builds buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. Fresno City College seeks faculty members who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. Divisions strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. Fresno City College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Faculty members should be open and willing to participate in culturally relevant professional development that will help them prepare for the population of students who attend Fresno City College. The ideal candidate will share Fresno City College's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. For the 2020/2021 academic year, we enrolled over 21,500 students in which 60% identify as Latinx, 12% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% as Black/African American, 18% as White, 1% as American Indian/Alaska Native, and 4% as multiracial. Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves. Reporting to the Director of EOPS at Fresno City College; counselor will cover a full range of EOPS counseling responsibilities including academic, career, transfer and personal counseling to a diverse student population. The successful candidate for the EOPS counselor position will be responsible for: • Providing comprehensive counseling services, including personal, career and educational counseling to individuals and groups, and orientation and transfer counseling services; • Assisting students in major selection, developing student education plans (SEPs), and facilitating career exploration and transfer program activities related to their educational goals and career pathways; • Counseling students on certificate, vocational, associate degree, and transfer programs; • Meeting the special counseling needs of underrepresented student populations; • Interpreting career assessment results and advising for appropriate course scheduling • Participating in the enrollment, retention, and transfer of EOPS students disadvantaged by language, social, economic and educational opportunities; • Assisting in the organization and implementation of matriculation activities, such as EOPS orientations, assessment, counseling and follow-up services; • Participating in Progress Monitoring activities and student follow-up with faculty and referral to on-campus resources/student support services; • Teaching counseling courses such as career planning, college and life management, academic success, and college introduction; • Planning and implementing College Success workshops and activities; • Serving on college-wide committees and attending faculty meetings, as necessary to support and enrich EOPS programs and activities, and participating in student success initiatives; • Assisting with program review and student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning; • Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. • Developing and maintaining an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement. • Providing support services in addition to those provided by the college; • Maintaining close working relationships with faculty, feeder high schools, community and other student services support programs; and • Complying with District policies and procedures in the performance of all duties. • Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Students. • Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed; • Participating in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning; and • Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122. Minimum Qualifications: All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; AND • Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development; AND One of the following below: • (1) Nine semester units of college course work predominantly related to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR • (2) Six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; AND • All candidates must have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR • A valid California Community College Credential; OR • The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). (NOTE: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match EXACTLY as stated above, you MUST petition for equivalency.) Desirable Qualifications: • Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility; • Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; • Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; • Related work and professional experience; • Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students; • Experience working in EOPS; • Experience coordinating community college based grant funded programs and/or categorical programs; • Experience working with students from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities, veterans, and/or single parents; • Experience with reporting to an outside governing agency; • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and conflicting demands; • Demonstrated ability to conduct and develop educational workshops; • Proficient utilizing available computer applications and technology related to program coordination, counseling, and instruction; • Commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and a team approach to serving students; • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and counsel persons of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds; • Successful counseling experience in a community college; • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administration; • Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; • Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and • Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals. Conditions of Employment: 177-181 duty days per year. Salary and Benefits: Annual starting salary is $60,678 – $93,414 based on education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $2,270 is available. Salary will be prorated to reflect total duty days assigned. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS). Selection Procedure: Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview. The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the “recommended candidates”. These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President and College President for final interviews. A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval. State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. https://www.scccd.edu/_uploaded-files/documents/about/district_equal_employment_opportunity_plan.pdf For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, California, 93721, (559) 243-7100. For information on Reedley College or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please reference FCOUN-COU (Slot #1752). Submission of application and related materials is the applicant’s responsibility and must be submitted through the district’s online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment. Additional Information: This is a full-time, tenure track position. The District may fill more than one position from this pool.State Center Community College District (SCCCD) provides students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at SCCCD, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners. FRESNO CITY COLLEGE About the College As the very first community college in California, Fresno City College has a proud history of leadership in education and preparing generations of students for their future. Fresno City College is nestled near the lively Tower District and minutes from downtown Fresno, brick buildings and towering trees tell the long story of this historic institution. It is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, and students. The college takes responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all students. MISSION As California’s first community college, Fresno City College provides quality, innovative educational programs and support services directed toward the enhancement of student success, lifelong learning and the economic, social, and cultural development of our students and region. VISION STATEMENT As educational leaders in the community, Fresno City College faculty, classified professionals, and students will engage in a partnership to transform lives through education. CORE VALUES Growth – We are committed to sharing and exploring new ideas through collaboration, respect for diversity, promoting equity, and professional development. Leadership – We are leaders in our community, dedicated to behaving ethically, committed to open communication, and good stewards of our resources. Success – We champion excellence, quality, celebrating individual differences, and providing a positive and supportive environment for all. http://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/faculty-and-staff/institutional-research-and-effectiveness/institutional-research/index.html To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/3335107 EOE Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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