YUBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 

Human Resources Development and Personnel Services 

Building 100A, Room 21 

2088 North Beale Road, Marysville, CA 95901 

Visit our Web Site at: www.yccd.edu/hr 

ACADEMIC VACANCY – TENURE TRACK 

EOP&S/CARE COUNSELOR – 202 DAY 

FINAL FILING DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015 BY 5:00 P.M. (POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED) 

LOCATION:  SCHEDULED TO BE ASSIGNED TO: YUBA COLLEGE 

SALARY: $61,656 - $95,099/YR. (Initial placement will not be higher than the above listed salary,  the top step for this position is Class VI, Step 19 which is $118,252 /YR.) 

COMMENCING:  ASAP 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Under the direction and supervision of the EOPS-CARE Director/Dean of Student Services, or designee, the EOPS-CARE Counselor provides academic, career, personal, and crisis counseling; assesses placement tests; develops educational plans; guides students through basic skills, general education, and transfer coursework; implements an academic progress report and follow-up process; facilitates support for the EOPS-CARE students and collaborates with the implementation of the Student Success and Support Program from a categorical program perspective; and, works closely and collaboratively with the EOPS-CARE Supervisor and staff. 

COUNSELOR RELATED - ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Provide above and beyond academic, career, personal and social counseling to a low-income, diversified student population within the EOPS and CARE programs. 

• Assist program students with academic and vocational advising, understanding academic regulations, self-exploration, decision making, educational and career planning and establishing appropriate AA/AS, transfer, and vocational certificate goals. 

• In collaboration with all EOPS-CARE Supervisor, staff and other Counselor(s), assist with student recruitment and serve as a liaison with the feeder high school(s) within the Yuba-Sutter area, as assigned. 

• Assist in developing programs and services which will attract and retain EOPS and CARE students. 

• Assist with the college-wide implementation of activities necessary to carry-out the goals and objectives of EOP&S-CARE. 

• Provide feedback to the Dean of Student Services, or designee concerning student needs and outcomes. 

• Serve as a liaison between the Financial Aid Office and EOPS-CARE for the benefit of the students served by these programs, as well as feeder high schools and Community groups. 

• Assist with the development of delivery systems using technology for above and beyond and alternative student services. 

• Work with students to develop individual Educational Plans, organize and implement follow-up services and/or workshops for those students who have not yet decided on a career. 

• Maintain currency on emerging markets, careers & labor market information & provide information to other Student Services staff. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of Degree Audit and electronic Educational Plan. 

• Participate in Program Review, SLO development and assessment. 

• Learn and become proficient in the use of Track Data and Curricunet. 

• Develop individual and group counseling processes to assist students in making decisions regarding AS/AA, transfer, and vocational goals and academic programs. 

• Aid students in resolving personal problems that may adversely affect their achievement. 

• Assist students on probation in overcoming academic deficiencies and developing plans for improving performance. 

• Assist students in identifying, examining, evaluating and selecting personal and educational goals. 

• Assist with training of EOPS-CARE program staff and student employees. 

• Work in collaboration with other Student Services programs to coordinate and avoid duplication of services. 

• Administer and interpret interest inventories and study skills assessment tests to include the dissemination of results back to students. 

• Assist in compiling and entering all required statistical data. 

• Teach Counseling classes each semester as assigned. 

• Provide crisis counseling as assigned. 

• Make referrals to other counselors, managers, faculty members, student personnel services (e.g. Financial Aid, Career Center, Academic Skills Center and social service agencies) as appropriate. 

REQUIRED DUTIES: Selected persons must maintain a flexible work schedule which allows for off-campus assignments and be enthusiastically capable of adapting to the various conditions and demands of the EOPS – CARE programs. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnical backgrounds of community college students. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: EOPS Counselors are those persons designated by the community college to serve as academic counselors in the EOPS program and must possess: 

• A Community College Counselor Credential OR 

• Possess a master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinic al psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, 

• OR the equivalent AND have completed a minimum of nine (9) semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or per sons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantage OR have completed six (6) semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOP&S program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language social, or economic disadvantages AND have two (2) years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages. 

EQUIVALENCY: Applicants must meet YCCD minimum qualifications by the filing date or have been awarded equivalency by the District prior to the publication of the Recruitment Announcement.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation and does not discriminate in its educational programs, in employment nor in any other of its activities. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment is dependent upon Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance; all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates and serves; the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code. All prospective employees shall be required to provide verification of TB test. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Categorically funded positions are contingent upon funding. In accordance to Board Policy, smoking is restricted in many areas of the Yuba Community College District. Woodland Community College is a tobacco free campus. 

INTERVIEW: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to visit Yuba Community College District at his/her own expense upon a date selected by the District. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. 

BENEFITS/SALARY: The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependent, valued at over $18,000 annually with a $178.50 monthly out of pocket expense to employees or dependents for monthly premiums. The package includes health, dental, vision, two (2) life insurance policies and an Employee Assistance program. Additional benefits include contributions to the State Teacher’s Retirement System (STRS), 457/403b options, 10 sick days and a 202 day contract. INITIAL PLACEMENT WILL NOT BE HIGHER THAN CLASS 6, STEP 10, ACCORDING TO THE ACADEMIC HANDBOOK. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Applications are available from the Human Resources Office, 2088 North Beale Road, Building 100A, Room 21, Marysville, CA 95901 or visit the Human Resources web site at: www.yccd.edu/hr. A complete application includes: YCCD Academic Application, Resume, Transcripts, Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (attach a Word Document), Three (3) current letters of recommendation and a Cover letter/letter of interest, must be received not later than the final filing date. Application materials may be sent via regular mail, dropped off at one of our various locations, faxed to 530 741-1017 or emailed to: mgaytan@yccd.edu

PLEASE NOTE: AS SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS, AN APPLICATION MAY, BUT NEED NOT, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (a) one current evaluation from a peer or supervisor, (b) one abstract of a publication, and/or (c) portfolio. 

NO OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL SHOULD BE INCLUDED. 

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure all application materials are received by the application deadline date. All submitted materials become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied and will be considered for this recruitment only. Incomplete and/or late application packets will not be considered. 

TIMELINE: Interviews are scheduled for JANUARY 2015. Before a candidate is employed with the District, the candidate will be confirmed by the Governing Board; the proposed date of confirmation is FEBRUARY 2015. 

* This position is anticipated to be assigned to YUBA COLLEGE of the Yuba Community College District but may be assigned temporarily or permanently within the District. 

IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please contact the Human Resources Office at (530) 741-6975. 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 

1. In the interview, consideration will be given by the Selection Committee to factors other than education and experience, including, but not limited to, apparent personal development, ability to work with others, initiative, and sensitivity. 

2. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the administration has acted upon the Selection Committee's recommendation for employment. 

3. The College reserves the right to investigate past employment records, including contacting former employers. 

4. The College reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for a position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate Qualified Applicant Pool. 

5. As required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the Yuba Community College District, the Personnel Services and Human Resources Development Office is required to maintain an Equal Employment file which will yield the composition of application flow by ethnic identification, gender and disability. The tear-off tab of the Application Form is provided for this purpose. Completing and returning this form is done on a voluntary basis by the candidate. If returned, the form will be detached from the Application Form and placed in our Applicant Flow File. This information will not be used as part of our recruiting process. 

6. IMPORTANT: Any misstatements or omissions of material facts in this application or an interview may be cause for dismissal, if employed. 

VISION STATEMENT 

The vision of the Yuba Community College District Board of Trustees is to ensure student success by: 

• Providing an innovative, world-class learning environment; 

• Building and maintaining an atmosphere of trust within the college district and with our communities; 

• Developing and maintaining programs and facilities that best meet the needs of our students and communities; 

• Stewarding resources strategically to meet the diverse needs of our communities and region; 

• Providing educational, economic, cultural, and civic leadership for our communities and region. 

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