Counselor, DSPS, Full-Time Tenure Track

Classification Title:

Department: Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)

Rank:

Tenure Information: Tenure Track

Job Description:

Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Dean of Counseling Services, it is the responsibility of the counselor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.

Support the exploration and development of the academic, career, and personal goals of all students. Assist students to effectively and successfully progress through the (their individually defined) educational process while remaining committed to providing all students with (equal) access to an array of counseling services.
Working Conditions:
Environment: Office environment. Constant interruptions.

Assignments may be held at all campus locations, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella, Mecca-Thermal, Palm Springs, and/or Desert Hot Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend.
Employment Status:

• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts.php

District Employment:

• Employment is contingent upon California residency.

Essential Duties:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions of the position.
• Provide personal counseling, career development, academic advisement and assessment interpretation for students.
• Participate in implementing the District’s student on-boarding process including, but not limited to, registration, orientation, program selection, and course planning for current and prospective students.
• Assist in identifying and developing programs and strategies designed to improve student retention and graduation rates.
• Participate in formal and informal in-service and staff development training activities.
• Provide financial aid information and application assistance in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office.
• Utilize a computer and related software for such tasks as accessing student records, developing presentations, communication and word processing.
• Participate in shared governance activities, including serving on assigned faculty and district work groups and committees.
• Serve as counseling liaison to teaching faculty in academic programs.
• Provide counseling as assigned during day/evening hours at the Palm Desert campus, Eastern Valley Center, and other District community sites.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator.

SPECIFIC DUTES:
Student Advising
1. Advise enrolled students on such matters as:
a. Course content, scope and meaning.
b. Major course requirements for the degree or certificate.
c. Learning skills
d. Collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the courses or subject field.
e. Career alternative/opportunities related to the subject field.

2. Participate as a Faculty Advisor to student organizations or clubs.
Professional Development1. Participate in required professional development activities.
2. Continue to develop professional skills and knowledge.
3. Participate in planning staff development programs.
4. Participate in institutional research activities and grants.
5. Attend/participate in professional conferences, seminars or meetings.
Additional Responsibilities1. Schedule and maintain office hours; announce office hours to students in all classes.
2. Attend and participate in department/center meetings.
3. Attend commencement ceremony.
4. Participate in the process of Shared Governance by contributing to the academic community through committee work on the department, division, college and/or district level, or participate in other significant non-classroom college, district or community activities.
5. Keep official records required by District policy and administrative procedures and submit them in accordance with college procedures.
6. Participate in supervision of student assistants and paraprofessionals.
7. Participate in articulation activities and the coordination of inter-divisional and intra-divisional learning activities.
8. Abide by departmental regulations concerning the proper use, care and security of equipment.
9. Advise administration of unsafe conditions or potential hazards and recommend solutions.
10. Participate in advisory committee meetings as required.
11. Consult with management on personnel needs; assist with position announcements, recruitment and screening/interviewing committees.
12.Participate in the tenure review process as assigned.
13. Participate in the evaluation of regular faculty and adjunct faculty as assigned.
14. Participate in mentoring of new faculty as assigned.
15. Fulfill all obligations as established in the current collective bargaining agreement.

Knowledge Of:

Ability To:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:The minimum qualifications for service as a community college counselor of students with disabilities shall be satisfied by meeting one of the following requirements;

• (1) Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, or
• (2) Master’s degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a postsecondary Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following; (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

• If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you must submit an https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/_web-items/documents/pdf-files/human-resources/equivalency-request-form.pdf and narrative with your application.
• Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded in addition to the foreign transcripts.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/ftes.php

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary Range/Rate: Monthly - $7,633.161 - $10,649.102, Commensurate on experience/education

Salary Detail Information:

• Salary Placement is according to the https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts.php.
• Minimum starting salary with a conferred Masters degree is $8,295.770 per month for an annual 192 day contract (11-month assignment).
• Maximum starting salary with a conferred doctorate degree and significant instructional experience is $10,649.102 per month for a 192 day annual contract (11-month contract).
• For more information on salary placement please see the https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts.phpand https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/salary-schedules.php.

Posting Number: 23-092-F

Open Date: 01/08/2024

Close Date: 3/11/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
• Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
• Unofficial Transcripts: Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

IN YOUR APPLICATION :

• List of Professional References: References should include at three supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, email, and current phone numbers for all references in your application. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of the required addition of Professional References.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

• If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you must submit an https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/_web-items/documents/pdf-files/human-resources/equivalency-request-form.pdf and narrative with your application.
• Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded in addition to the foreign transcripts.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/ftes.php

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