EOPS Counselor
Salary: $60,520.00 - $137,225.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20230718
Closing: 8/11/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced, CA
Department:
This is a categorically funded assignment
Interview dates to be determined Merced College is a midsized community college located in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, the College serves more than 16,000 students annually with room to expand on its 267-acre main Merced campus and 120 acre Los Banos campus site. The City of Merced, incorporated in 1889, offers historical sites, affordable housing, access to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and it is the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra mountains as well as home to the University of California Merced campus. Our tree-shaded, growing community of just over 80,000 includes multiple biking and walking trails as well as access to several lakes - large and small - throughout the county.
Under the direction of the Dean of Student Equity, the Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) counselor will provide “over and above” academic, vocational, and personal counseling support to students who come from an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged background. The EOPS Counselor will assist students in setting educational goals, exploring alternatives, making decisions regarding their academic programs and understanding the effects of having made these decisions.
Merced College celebrates and champions the diverse perspectives and experiences of its students. This position seeks to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts programmatically and institutionally. The Counselor will be part of a team of professionals who develop and implement comprehensive support services designed to improve student success at Merced College.
The Counselor will function as a liaison between students and District faculty members, county offices, secondary schools, and the community; and performs other related work, as required. This counseling position may require evening and some possible weekend hours.
Merced College MissionAt Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.Merced College VisionEnriching our community through educational experiences and support services:• Degree/Certificate Programs• Transfer• Career Technical Education• Workforce Training• Lifelong Learning• Basic Skills• Community Engagement
Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
General Description:This is a full-time, tenured track assignment in the Student Equity Division at Merced College and under the general direction of the Dean of Equity and Student Success. The EOPS Counselor will provide academic, vocational, and personal counseling to students who are identified as disproportionately impacted and EOPS eligible. The counselor will assist students in effective decisions in pursuit of their academic, career, and personal goals; keep abreast of changing degree, certificate, and transfer information in order to advise students about the most current requirements and train other counselors; lead group presentations including student-interest workshops and seminars, orientations, group advising, and other matriculation functions; participate in program review and development and assessment of service e area outcomes; participate in ongoing professional development activities in the field of counseling; engage in other activities (such as community outreach) as requested by the Dean. The standard counseling load may include evening hours and providing services within local prisons.
Examples of DutiesEssential Functions:
• Provide professional academic/vocational and personal counseling interventions to support student success.• Assisting students in major selection, developing student education plans, and facilitating career exploration and transfer program activities related to their educational goals and career pathways.• Assist students with major selection, career development planning, and goal identification.• Counsel students on certificate, vocational, associate degree, and transfer programs.• Meet the special counseling needs of underrepresented student populations.• Assist with the development and implementation of the Guided Pathways, Student Equity Achievement (SEA), and other student success initiatives.• Evaluate reports and other documentation for the purpose of determining program eligibility and appropriate support services.• Work collaboratively with instructional faculty, staff, and administrators in the development of student success initiatives and provisions of counseling services.• Provide intentional case-management services to assigned students and provide follow up services including Early Alert responses and resource referrals.• Maintain student records, file documentation in accordance with federal, state, and district policies.• Assist, as needed, student outreach, and recruitment activities.• Provide counseling services, as needed, during days, evenings, and weekends at on and off-site locations.• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments.• Provide regular reports to management and federal/state agencies are requested; participate on program reviews; assure program compliance with federal or state program guidelines.• Otherwise fulfill all of the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or Dean.
Typical QualificationsRequired:
• Master's Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work or Career Development, or the equivalent,
AND
• Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantagesOR• Have completed 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 disadvantagesAND• Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages• Must employ teaching, learning, and professional practices that reflect DEIA and anti-racist principles, and in particular, respect for, and acknowledgement, of the diverse backgrounds of students and colleagues to improve equitable student outcomes and course completion.
Preferred:• 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• Experience working with a diverse student population• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students• Experience working with non-traditional college students who face multiple barriers to college success such as poverty, parenthood, food and huger insecurities, and academic prejudice• Experience in developing comprehensive Student Educational Plans based on equitable practices supporting student success and achievement• Experience participating in outreach and recruitment activities and knowledge of California Community Colleges matriculation processes• Experience using computerized counseling databases, online student education plans, student information systems and internet resources for academic and career planning• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with students and staff
Knowledge of:• Matriculation regulations, current Student Equity and Achievement Program requirements and processes• Student Equity and Achievement (SEA), Guided Pathways, and/or other student success initiatives• Current technology skills related to counseling and a willingness to pursue future technological developments• Familiarity and/or experience working with college programs that aid socio-economically disadvantaged and/or academically underprepared students• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals• Knowledge of current Title 5 Education Code relative to program guidelines and regulations pertaining to EOPS/CARE program implementation for compliance• Knowledge of and ability to connect students with campus and community resources to assist them in their college life management
Ability to:• Assess and assist the whole student, including cultural differences and/or disabling conditions• Communicate effectively• Provide accurate academic/vocational information• Implement innovative and flexible counseling methods to increase matriculation rates among non-traditional students• Function as a student advocate facilitating the resolution of college related problems• Work independently in small groups on educational projects• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.
Supplemental InformationHow to Apply:
• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs.Required Documentation:• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)• Resume• List of three professional references(no reference letters permitted)• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired• Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.If Applicable:• Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts• Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/ Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.
Employee Benefits:Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/benefits/ for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.
Condition of Employment:The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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