COUNSELOR/BILINGUAL, EOPS

Santa Rosa Junior College

Opening Date/Time: Thu. 12/21/17 12:00 AM Pacific Time

Closing Date/Time: 02/08/18

Salary: $64,971.00 - $89,833.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: SRJC Santa Rosa Campus: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, California

Department: EOPS

FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, February 8, 2018

It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline to be given consideration.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

• February 8, 2018: Application filing deadline

• February 15, 2018: Applications ready for committee review

• March 2, 2018: Candidate selection meeting

• Week of March 26-30: Committee Interviews

• Dates to be determined: Semi-finalist & Finalist Interview(s)

COMPENSATIONAND BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $64,971­-$89,833 (2017/18 Faculty Salary Schedule); teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees determine salary placement on a schedule that is competitive with other California Community Colleges

• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long­term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents

• Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking a qualified bilingual Extended Opportunity Programs And Services (EOPS) Counselor to join an outstanding team of faculty, staff and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full­-time, regular contract position in the Student Services Department at Santa Rosa Junior College, beginning Fall 2018. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Counselors provide academic, vocational and career related information that assists each individual in achieving their immediate and long range academic and occupational goals. Counseling is an integral, complementary part of the instructional process that facilitates educational equity and retention. Counselors, including EOPS counselors participate in the educational experience by creating a climate that supports learning as well as self-understanding in order to promote effective decision-making and encourages students to develop personal responsibility in order to achieve their goals and aspirations benefiting themselves, the college and the community.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

EOPS is a program that helps full-time, low income, educationally disadvantaged students (e.g., first generation college students, high school drop-outs, current and former foster youth, ESL students, or low English or math levels) achieve their academic goals at Santa Rosa Junior College. The program is designed to make the college experience accessible and rewarding to those facing language, social, and economic challenges. EOPS strives to be responsive to the needs of EOPS students and to create an environment that is supportive of cultural diversity throughout the campus.

Examples of Duties:

POSITION DESCRIPTION: SRJC offers courses at two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, as well as multiple satellite locations within the district, including on­line. While this assignment is for the Santa Rosa campus, please note the district reserves the right of assignment to any location, and that assignments could involve any combination of day or evening classes with weekly office hours being mandatory. Instructors assume responsibility for maintaining currency in the field, for updating existing courses and developing new curricula (including courses that serve community needs, such as short, non-­credit, or online courses), assisting in the assessment of student learning outcomes, participating in department activities and other college service such as committee work, managing laboratories, and participating in community outreach on behalf of the college.

EOPS Counseling faculty develop comprehensive long term educational plans. Counseling Faculty assume responsibility for maintaining accurate and detailed case file records within a complex State-funded categorical program. 

Minimum Qualifications:

REQUIRED: 

• Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, or the equivalent.

• Bilingual ability (English/Spanish).

• EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall meet Title 5 Minimum Qualifications as follows: a) 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 disadvantages; OR b) 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 disadvantages.

• In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987, shall have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.

• Requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.Preferred:

• Prior community college counseling and teaching experience.

• Prior experience and demonstrated commitment to providing service to individuals and groups of diverse educational, cultural, ethnic and language backgrounds.

• Experience and/or willingness to teach on line if classes are offered

If you do not possess the minimum qualifications, exactly as listed above, you must file for equivalency. If claiming equivalency, applicants are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application.

Supplemental Information:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES In order to be given consideration for this position, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline: 

• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please provide contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references.

• If applicable, complete Equivalency Form and supporting documents-https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/FacEquivApp.pdf. Information on the SRJC Faculty Equivalency Procedures can be found at http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/santarosa/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A6CPHP6240A2.

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the requirements and are qualified to perform the duties as listed in the "Examples of Duties" section of this job announcement.

• Current Resume.

• Transcripts of all college level course work, including confirmation of degrees. Unofficial copies (both sides) are acceptable if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to hiring. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application. Contact the Human Resources Department for more information.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. Following the filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-3 weeks later, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position/pool will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may include representatives from the Faculty, the Administration, the Classified Staff, the Associated Students, and the Board of Trustees. 

If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.

https://www.santarosa.edu/about-srjc/ (click here)

https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/(click here)

MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1988 Armory Drive

MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

PHONE: (707) 527-4954

FAX: (707) 527-4967

EMAIL: bhodenfield@santarosa.edu

The office is located in the Button Building on the Santa Rosa campus. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future openings. New employment application(s) must be submitted for each opening.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Must be fingerprinted and have background clearance (at applicant's expense); and

• Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)

Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can read or obtain a full copy of this report by going to https://police.santarosa.edu/. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by coming to the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities--including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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