Part-time Promise Scholars Counselor (Pool)

Company: San Mateo County Community College District
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Part-time Promise Scholars Counselor (Pool)The Promise Scholars Adjunct Counselor is an adjunct faculty member in Counseling and a member of an integrated Promise Scholars Program team. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population and seeks candidates who have a demonstrated record of success in research, teaching, and/or services with Black populations. As a Guided Pathways college, our Academic & Career Communities offer students opportunities to explore various transfer and career pathways and focus on creating a sense of belonging and community for students in each area. This position reports to the Dean of Counseling, Advising, & Matriculation. The duties of this counselor will cover the full range of general counseling responsibilities including academic, career and personal counseling for Promise Scholars students.Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the program and commit to the replication of the CUNY ASAP program
• Provide comprehensive counseling services to Promise Scholars students, including academic, career, and personal counseling on a drop-in and appointment basis both day and evening
• Provide group counseling sessions, orientations, workshops, and other activities to support students getting information and support related to college success
• Assist students to understand educational options, clarify educational goals, engage in educational and career planning, and participate in the development of Student Educational Plans (SEPs) and course selection
• Utilize and support students' access to and knowledge of Academic & Career Communities
• Collaborate with Academic & Career Community Support teams to help students navigate programs of study
• Support students through a case management model, based on levels of need
• Work closely with Promise Scholars staff to ensure students are meeting program goals
• Collaborate with both instructional and counseling faculty and staff, including Academic & Career Community support teams, to assist students to understand and use counseling, college success services, and resources
• Develop, implement, or collaborate with initiatives related to student success and collaborate with programs, such as Basic Skills Initiatives, Learning Communities, CalWORKS, EOPS/CARE, DRC, and Veterans in order to maximize student success
• Participate in the implementation of transfer and matriculation activities at the college
• Participate in outreach activities and events in classrooms both on and off campus, at local high schools, adult schools, and community agencies
• Provide follow-up services to Promise Scholars students in need of additional support
• Utilize and keep abreast of advanced counseling methods and student development theories which include equitable practices and integration of technology to support student learning and career objectives
• Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings, and other professional development activities to maintain the expertise required to provide accurate and reliable information and support to students seeking to complete a certificate, associate degree, or transfer
• Perform other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree or above in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling OR the equivalent (see below) Note: A Bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees above and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline
  • College counseling experience
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
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