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Closing Date: 05/31/2024

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Counseling: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Working Title EOPS Counselor

Recruitment Limits

Location San Diego Miramar College

Pay Information

Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44 – $8,849.03) per month based on the 2024 AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Monthly Salary Schedule. Initial salary placement for this Assistant Professor is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration 11 Months

Position Number: 00120519

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range (na)

Position Type Academic

Department Matriculation and Student Development

The Position

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Counselor. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ).

We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution ( MSI ) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/Research/Rsrch%20Reports/Facts%20on%20FIle/Facts%20on%20File%202020-2021_Final,%20v2.pdf) of 14,193 [African American (5%), Native American (<1%), Asian (14%), Filipino (7%), Latinx (30%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (32%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations (https://sdmiramar.edu/services/leading-equity-anti-racism-and-diversity-lead) . We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) to best serve our student population.

Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5:

Miramar College Strategic Goal #5

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( DEI ) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.

Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.

Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.

Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.

Applicants can review Miramar College’s full strategic plan on Miramar College’s: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf

Overview of Position

San Diego Miramar College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for the position of CalWORKs and EOPS / CARE Counselor to provide general and intensive counseling services primarily to educationally and economically disadvantaged student populations, including CARE and CalWORKs participants, foster youth, undocumented and homeless student populations. The successful candidates will be instrumental in strengthening our institutional capacity to serve our disproportionally impacted and disadvantaged students and overall diverse student body.

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Development and Matriculation, the CalWORKs and EOPS / CARE Counselor will provide academic counseling, intensive case management support, and support the coordination of a program for special populations with focus on student parents.

Counselors provide resources to assist students in meeting their personal, educational and career objectives. All counselors are responsible for participating in the planning, development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of student success programs. This position provides intensive case management, collaboration with the County and County contractors, and comprehensive college counseling services for special populations. Services may include but are not limited to orientation to programs and services, assessment, educational and career advising (including degree and certificate options), transfer services, liaison with instructional departments and other educational institutions or community organizations.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and counseling using a case-management model to special population students, particularly student parents.

• Identify the needs of student parents and assist with the development and coordination of the program.

• Perform academic advising to assist students in reaching their educational goals including certificate, degree or transfer.

• Respond to the intensive needs of special population students.

• Maintain current knowledge of EOPS / CARE & CalWORKs, childcare and County related polices, practices and guidelines through training and communication with appropriate agencies.

• Assist and advocate for students as they work with the County and County contractors

• Implement measures to track student progress to evaluate the success of program interventions.

• Provide work direction and guidance to assigned adjuncts, para-professional, clerical staff and student mentors; assist in the evaluation of assigned employees.

• Assist targeted students (student parents) to meet their key needs, with a particular focus on financial aid, childcare, housing and community resources.

• Assist students with the development of abbreviated and comprehensive education plans.

• Conduct individual and group counseling addressing personal, career and educational counseling topics.

• Provide counseling services for probationary and disqualified students; address and identify student academic concerns, file petitions and support students in cooperation with Financial Aid and instructional programs.

• Assist with the on-going planning and implementation of services and campus community information regarding special population students (foster youth, single parents, homeless, Dreamers, etc.).

• Provide campus inreach and community outreach services through presentations and individual consultations in order to promote services available through EOPS /NextUp/ CARE and CalWORKs.

• Participate in the evaluation of department and institutional practices and programs as they affect students; use an evidence-based approach and data to assist EOPS Coordinator in developing program goals and student learning outcomes that support: retention, success, and transfer outcomes.

• Assist with preparation and implementation of college staff development and counseling intern programs.

• Conduct college orientations for new students, conduct academic planning workshops; participate in evaluation of program materials and recommend revisions as necessary.

• Identify and respond to the needs of additional special populations as assigned; assist with development of supportive interventions for additional populations.

• Participation in campus-wide and district committees.

• Other tasks as assigned.

  Qualifications

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

AND

EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall:

(1) 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

(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 handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

AND

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

Desired Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience working with diverse students and special populations including, but not limited to single parents, student parents, homeless and housing insecure, foster youth, and socioeconomically disadvantaged in community college settings.

• Experience with a case management approach.

• Experience with coordination and implementation of retention programs. Demonstrated experience in providing personal, academic and career counseling in a postsecondary educational setting.

• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.

Knowledge of:

• High impact practices that facilitate access, success, and equity for the diverse student populations served by EOPS , CARE , NextUp and CalWORKs

• Evidence of experience or academic preparation in conducting needs assessments, advisement and student orientation.

• Evidence of knowledge, training and experience that would indicate sensitivity, understanding, and ability to work with special populations including the diverse academic, socio-economic, disability, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Analyze a situation correctly and adopt effective course of action.

• Ability to assist in developing and coordinating programs for low-income/educationally disadvantaged students.

• Counsel current and prospective students individually and in groups.

• Establish effective relationships with students, faculty and staff.

• Interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.

• Make persuasive and articulate presentations before groups.

• Use data to inform improvements and develop comprehensive reports.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Work effectively and collaboratively within a robust participatory governance environment.

  Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50469615.pdf) and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Working Conditions

Physical requirements: Category III , usually minimum

Environment: usually involves an office

Special Instructions to Applicants:

San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an “incomplete” application; please enter “N/A” if any section does not apply.

• Complete online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section your Employment History;

• Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;

• Submit a Letter of Interest emphasizing qualifications for this position;

• Submit a Resume;

• Submit Three (3) professional references within the online application.

• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).

• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

• License/Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).

  Important: To ensure consistency and fairness to all candidates, please do not submit materials other than those requested (i.e., personal photo, articles you’ve written, etc). Please only upload requested documents using respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless specifically requested within this posting, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

• Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted.

• Note that correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to you via email.

• All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

  Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Interviews in June 2024

Employment start date July 2024

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;

• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,

• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

• EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

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