Job Announcement Position Type: FULL-TIME FACULTY OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: EOP&S COUNSELOR Position #: 1800045 Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcript Master's Degree (Must include Award/Confer Date) Opportunity Type: Faculty Department: EOP&S (Extended Opportunity Program & Services) Posting Date: 04/17/2018 First Review Date: 05/13/2018 Work Location: San Jose City College Position Status: Full-time Academic Position Term: Regular 100% FTE 11-Months per year Salary Range: $73,959 to $94,948 Entry Level Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule 2016-2017); Maximum Salary Potential $128,703. Note: Actual Salary placement is based on candidate's verified education and experience. Benefits Available - Academic/Faculty: Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Faculty also receive paid sick leave Employment Start date: Fall 2018 Position Summary: This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE Tenure Track (August - May) position as EOP&S Counselor in the Division of Counseling and Matriculation located at San Jose City College. Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities. Some workdays may be assigned outside the eleventh-month academic calendar. This position is represented by the San Jose/Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157. Duties and Responsibilities/Specific to Position: 1. Provide academic, vocational, career and personal counseling for prospective, new and continuing students. Work with students to develop comprehensive educational plans. Maintain assigned caseload of students. 2. Teach EOPS counseling courses and conduct career, transfer, study skills and academic/program probation workshops. 3. Provide support to meet the EOPS programs regarding student performance and retention. Obtain and review mid-semester academic progress reports of new and continuing EOPS students. 4. Provide EOPS/CARE orientations, probation workshops, and follow-up counseling to assigned caseload of students. Provide end-of-semester or program exit contact sessions to assess the success of EOPS students in reaching their objectives. 5. Participate in outreach functions that may include serving as a liaison with high schools, mentors, community-based organizations and four-year colleges/universities. Conduct EOPS orientations. 6. Understand the basic needs associated with AB 540/DACA, and foster youth students. 7. Participate in articulation and recruitment networking with high schools and transfer institutions. 8. Utilize the district's computerized course prerequisite system. 9. Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively. 10. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles. 11. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc. 12. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others. 13. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district. 14. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours. 15. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions. 16. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy. 17. Foster a professional work and learning environment. 18. Perform other duties as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. Masters degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work or Career Development, OR The equivalent. AND EOP&S 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 EOP&S 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. 2. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, gender identity, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination. 3. Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so. Desired Qualifications: 1. Demonstrated experience working with students who are African American, Latino, Pacific Islanders or Native Americans. 2. Bilingual, Vietnamese *Equivalency Information: Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if: 1. degrees are not in exact discipline required, 2. if degree is in progress, 3. if degrees were earned at a college/university not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education, and/or 4. if degrees were earned at a college/university outside of the U.S. Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U. S. degrees by a certified U. S. credential review service. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice; thus will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete. For information on the Equivalency process, copy and paste the link below: http://www.sjeccd.edu/HumanResources/Documents/Equivalency_Process_Information.pdf For the Equivalency Application form, copy and paste the link below: http://www.sjeccd.edu/HumanResources/Documents/Equivalency_Application_Form.pdf IMPORTANT NOTES ON EDUCATION REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education. All degrees and credits earned outside the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District - Academic/Faculty: The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves. As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/Pacific Islander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian 11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse faculty consisting of 18% Hispanic/Latino, 25% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African American, 1% American Indian/Native American, 45% White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.