Cuesta College

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2223-00146
Location: Cuesta College - San Luis Obispo Campus, CA
Department: Student Success & Support Programs
Closing: 4/3/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description Summary
The Counseling Department is seeking a Full-Time Tenure -Track Counselor/Articulation Officer to provide comprehensive services to students to increase their sense of belonging, self-efficacy, and awareness of opportunities to help students achieve their academic and personal goals. The role and function of the CA Community College (CCC) Counselor/Articulation Officer is critical to Cuesta's ability to offer relevant and appropriate transfer level major preparation and general education courses, and to develop associate degree programs that align with the lower division requirements for majors offered by the UC and the CSU.

Cuesta College values academic excellence and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, students, and staff. With our commitment to success and inclusivity Cuesta College is dedicated to providing students with an enriching learning experience to support attainment of their educational goals and careers. The successful candidate will be a capable counselor committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

Cuesta College seeks employees who value mentorship and are guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals. College service faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to utilize different learning and counseling techniques and methods appropriate to the students they serve.

 

COUNSELOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide innovative approaches and engage in the recruitment, orientation, registration, and retention of students, informing them of Cuesta College's degree, certificate, vocational, and transfer opportunities;

 

Provide students with culturally competent academic and personal counseling that will stimulate them to grow in the understanding of self and others, preparing them to become engaged citizens;

 

Assist with tracking, scheduling and follow-up of required student contacts, including but not limited to maintaining documentation of counseling-related activities;

 

Support students to identify and clarify their educational goals and provide guided exploration and pathway maps to those goals;
Utilize degree audit system, other appropriate technology, and websites when counseling students and developing Student Education Plans (SEP);

 

Provide referrals to academic and student support services;

 

Provide follow-up and support to students with unsatisfactory academic progress;

 

Participate in accreditation, program review, and processes for institutional planning, including but not limited to the support of Counseling department

 

Student Service Outcomes (SSO) development and assessment;

 

Continually improve counseling skills, maintain currency with transfer articulation agreements, transfer policies, and technology tools;

 

Establish and maintain a schedule of regular counseling opportunities for students (i.e.: individual, group, hybrid, and on-line);

 

Demonstrate proficiency and assist students with on-line counseling resources;

 

Develop working relationships with and communicate information to counseling personnel, academic departments, local area high schools, the community;

 

Assume the responsibility as a faculty member for accomplishing the goals of Cuesta College;

 

Be cognizant of the mission, goals, and objectives of Cuesta College, using them as broad guidelines in counseling and assisting students;

 

Adhere to the regularly established work week as established by the administration. Assignments may be day, evening, weekend or online at the San Luis Obispo Campus, North County Campus in Paso Robles, or other sites within San Luis Obispo County.

 

 

Assist with Curriculum and Articulation Management;

 

Lead Cuesta College's Statewide Articulation Initiatives;

 

Lead and collaborate with campus-wide departments and partnerships related to Articulation matters pertaining to Cuesta College Transfer Center;

 

Participate in Cuesta College Curriculum Committee;

 

Develop and Maintain of Cuesta College CSU GE, IGETC, Cuesta GE, AP, IB, CLEP (external exams), patterns for Catalog/Pathways/Program Mapper; and

 

Lead advisor to other Counselors and to the Evaluations Unit, pertaining to questions about the "pass along" of courses and external exam into 3 GE, ADT's, and for local degree and certificate local requirements. The Ideal Candidate:

 

Cuesta College and the Student Success and Support Programs Division value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings, the principles of equity-focused practice, and the importance of inclusion to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

 

Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

 

Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

 

Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

 

Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive;

 

Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives; and

 

Understanding and working knowledge of the policies and regulations of the California Community College Articulation Officer.

 

Selected applicants will be asked to interview via Zoom for a full-time tenure track position as a Counselor in the Student Success and Support Programs

 

Division on either. Second interviews will be held via Zoom on. The selected applicant will begin their full-time counselor/articulation officer assignment in the 2023-2024 school year which begins July 1, 2023.

 

ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

 

Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

Required:

• Master's 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, from an accredited institution;

OR

• Bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees from an accredited institution; AND
• A license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT);

OR

• The equivalent. (Candidates applying on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment. For directions on what is an acceptable equivalency argument please review the requirements listed on the HR Website .)

OR

• A valid Community College credential in the discipline (If received prior to 1990, as the credential is no longer being issued).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Subject Matter Preparation

Preference will be given to candidates who:
Have recent successful experience counseling at the California Community College level;
Experience counseling underrepresented community college students during the last four years;
Well qualified to counsel a diverse student population;
Professional work experience in the field of counseling, including excellence in written an oral communication;
Strong preparation in evaluation of transcripts, research and articulation;
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
Understanding and working knowledge of the policies and regulations of the California Community College Articulation Officer.
Evidence of Outstanding Ability as a Counselor
Appropriate evidence includes, but is not limited to experience, training or achievement that the candidate has:
Commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in counseling and in collaborating with community organizations and/or professional organizations and partnership development;
The ability to continuously evaluate and improve counseling methods;
The ability to use counseling methods that engage students actively in their own learning, promote of critical thinking skills, and encourage them to become lifelong learners;
The ability to use counseling methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity;
The ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of cultural, academic, socioeconomic and language backgrounds;
Familiarity with and willingness to expand the use of technology in counseling, including online counseling;
Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and objectives of the California Community Colleges;
Evidence of commitment to, and active participation in, professional development in the field of counseling.
Evidence of Outstanding Ability as Articulation Officer
Serve as a proactive agent for enhancing and improving existing articulation, initiate faculty-approved articulation agreements between institutions of higher education.
Serve as an advocate for the faculty and campus academic programs.
Serve as an advocate for the other articulating institution. Responsible for accurately communicating and conveying information and concerns about the institution's curriculum to the faculty. Evidence of Effectiveness as a Colleague
The ability, initiative and commitment to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in the spirit of collegiality and innovation to enhance counseling and promote student success and completion;
Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of counseling sessions through enthusiastic contributions to the department, division and college activities.
Desirable Qualifications
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
Willingness to examine and remediate one's counseling practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students;
Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the division and on campus;
Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive counseling;
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps;
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices;
Knowledge of counseling and guidance principles, techniques and procedures; academic requirements for community college and transfer to four-year institutions; community college onboarding processes, job market, career trends and requirements, electronic data entry and record keeping practices;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals and in making presentations to groups;
Ability to work with and assist students having a great range of skills, motivation, and educational goals; review and evaluate counseling needs and formulate recommendations as appropriate; work with underrepresented students.
Demonstrate working knowledge and experience in policies and regulations of the California Community College Articulation Officer.

Additional Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

A completed online District application form;
A resume that details all relevant education, training and community college counseling experience and other work experience;
Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts;
Reference List, three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you; and
A cover letter that includes discussion of the following questions:
a. What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
b. How is your counseling approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?
c. Describe your experiences and working knowledge of the CCC Articulation Officer?
Equivalency Petition Process Information: Faculty shall meet the minimum qualifications established by the Board of Governors, or shall possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications set out in the regulations of the Board of Governors. If a candidate does not directly meet minimum qualifications, they can submit a Petition for Equivalency form in order to apply for equivalency. For more information on the process, please review the links below for more information.
Equivalency Process (AP 7211) (Download PDF reader)
Petition for Equivalency Form

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position . LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please contact HR to ensure all documents have been uploaded and your file is complete up until 72 hours before the closing date.

SALARY SCHEDULE
Salary is determined by education and experience. More information regarding our current salary schedules can be found on the following link: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview and demonstration on Monday, May 1 or Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.