R-02143
San Diego County - Grossmont College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Student Services

Months worked out of the year: 11 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$77,615 (Class II, Step 6) - $107,156 (VII, Step 10) Annually
Based on education and experience

Anticipated Start Date: November 2024

Job Description

Job Summary Description:

Grossmont College seeks a dynamic, culturally responsive and social justice driven expert who understands and can advocate for CalWORKs Student Parents. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Services and Special Programs, the CalWORKs Counselor shall provide information and strategic guidance to create a safe space; supporting the educational success, onboarding, retention, and educational goal completion of CalWORKs Student Parents. This candidate provides academic, mentorship, and career counseling as well as the development and implementation of campus educational programs and services specifically designed to address the needs and challenges unique to student parents in poverty, while serving as the campus expert of and liaison to internal and external resources, partnerships, and affiliates, in service of our student parents community at Grossmont College. Counselors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the AFT contract available at: http://www.gcccd.edu/humanresources/labor-contracts.html.

The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides academic, personal, and career related counseling to prospective, new, and continuing CalWORKs Student Parents.
• Inform district Guided Pathways work to reflect the experiences of CalWORKs Student Parents.
• Assists CalWORKs Student Parents with identifying their educational and career goals and developing abbreviated educational plans and comprehensive educational plans in line with the student's stated educational goals.
• Interprets university transfer requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Develops effective assessment tools that assist the college with understanding the specific needs of CalWORKs Student Parents.
• Facilitates counseling courses and workshops pertaining to career planning, college success, and other personal development courses offered within the Counseling division.
• Designs and maintains processes to track academic success of student participants.
• Prepares oral and written reports, as needed, related to issues and concerns impacting our CalWORKs Student Parents.
• Participates in college-wide planning and evaluations processes.
• Participates in all divisional meetings and trainings to assist with maintaining currency in the educational counseling profession.
• Liaise with county contractors and the Department of Social Service.
• Others duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development; OR the equivalent,

AND

(1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons challenged by language, social or economic disadvantages

OR

(2) 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 challenged by language, social or economic disadvantages

AND

Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons challenged by language, social or economic disadvantages

If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures.

Click on the link for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM. https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/employment/hiring-process/faculty-equivalency.php

• Minimum of two years' experience working as an educational counselor in the California Community College system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practice of student development theory, counseling and advising practice, and current trends/issues related to CalWORKs Student Parents in higher education
• Experience and knowledge in developing, planning, designing, implementing, and assessing programs for CalWORKs Student Parents
• Demonstrated experience advising CalWORKs Student Parents individually and in groups on academic and personal matters
• Experience working with students from low-income, traditionally underserved, and traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds
• Comprehensive, current knowledge of resources and educational policies, procedures and practices regarding CalWORKs Student Parents
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding about unique issues that impact CalWORKs Student Parents
• Experience in effective outreach and networking, as well as experience with high impact practices that facilitate access, success, and equity for a diverse student population
• Experience coordinating and presenting at events including conferences, workshops, and trainings

Additional Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Applicants may find it helpful to refer back to the job posting, specifically the special instructions, while applying. Consider saving the job description or opening a new browser window.

*ATTENTION* Application materials with personal photos will render your application incomplete. Please do not include any materials that were not asked for.

Having the following materials prepared and ready to attach BEFORE beginning the application may make the application experience more seamless.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS):
Complete and current resume/CV

• A 1-2 page cover letter addressing specifically how you meet the qualifications and address the following 2 questions. Limit 250 words per question.
  
  a) Describe your experience and knowledge of the CalWORKs Program, or other agencies providing services to families on public assistance.
  
  b) Describe your experience working with special populations including ethnically diverse populations, recent immigrants and refugees.
• All graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official or unofficial)
  
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  Under Federal Law, employers are required to verify that all new employees are eligible for employment in the United States. Prior to appointment to a position, you must present acceptable proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States.
  
  GCCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX employer.
  
  Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who require accommodations for completing the application process or interviewing should notify the Human Resources Department by emailing D-HR-Jobs@gcccd.edu.
  
  Offers of employment are contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance. A processing fee plus Live Scan fee will be required.
  
  To apply, visit https://gcccd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gcccdcareers/job/San-Diego-County-Grossmont-College/CALWORKS-COUNSELOR-TENURE-TRACK_R-02143.
  
  The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.