Definition
THE POSITION
Golden West College is currently seeking a full-time tenure track Counselor - General and CalWORKs commencing with the 2017 academic year. Under the supervision of the Dean of Counseling and Social Sciences, provide appropriate counseling and guidance services to the general student population and CalWORKs Program. The primary assignment involves providing a wide range of educational, career and personal counseling to current and prospective college students and instruction in student success, career planning and/or other personal growth courses. This assignment also includes curriculum and program development, participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development.

The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online or off campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Golden West College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting teaching and academic excellence and student learning and success through the work of Counseling.

Examples of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General Counseling
1. Provide academic, career, and personal counseling related to a student's educational goals.
2. Assist students in making decisions relative to career choice and educational planning, including appropriate testing and vocational counseling.
3. Provide general orientation, program advisement, and follow-up counseling for new and continuing students.
4. Provide special counseling and guidance services as may be appropriate to special student audiences, including veterans, the disadvantaged, and members of underrepresented groups, academically marginal students, disabled persons, re-entry students, and other special populations.
5. Participate, as appropriate, in college outreach programs to local high schools and the community.
6. Develop effective working relationships with faculty members in instructional areas, and perform division liaison activities as required.
7. Assist with the development of counseling related publications, and in the presentation of workshops for special student audiences.
8. Conduct group counseling/advising as required.
9. Assist students seeking referral to appropriate community agencies or services in response to educational, career, and/or personal concerns.
10. Assist, where appropriate, in the articulation of courses and programs with four-year colleges and universities.
11. Participate in professional growth activities.
12. Assist in the development and implementation of special programs focusing on access and retention including special services for basic skills students.
13. Serve on division and college-wide committees and/or task forces.
14. Assist in carrying out the College Student Success and Support Services Plan.
15. Develop Student Educational Plans (SEP) for new and continuing students.
16. Teach counseling and guidance classes and provide workshops to staff and students as appropriate.
17. Administer and interpret a variety of assessment instruments (including, but not limited to, career assessments) to both groups and individuals.
18. Assist with specialized intervention with one or more of the following departments: Financial Aid, Veterans, Outreach, Career and Technical Education, or other groups as identified.
19. Assume other counseling and guidance responsibilities as assigned

CalWORKs Counseling
1. Provide academic, career, assessments, and related personal counseling to qualified CalWORKs/TANF/GAIN students.
2. Assist CalWORKs students in making decisions relative to career choice and educational planning, including appropriate testing and vocational counseling in accordance with CalWORKs/TANF/GAIN county, state and federal policies and regulations.
3. Provide intakes and orientation, program advisement and follow up counseling for CalWORKs students.
4. Assist the CalWORKs Director with coordination of program policies and services.
5. Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations, which include county, state and federal in order to ensure CalWORKs/TANF/GAIN program compliance. Apply knowledge base as a tool for educating students and advocating on their behalf with county and community based service providers.
6. Utilize a case management model of servicing CalWORKs students to maintain student counseling records and data designed to identify potential barriers to students' retention success.
7. Prepare forms or documents as requested by the Department of Social Services, Maximus and other agencies and submit in a timely manner.
8. Participate, as appropriate, in program outreach to social services agencies and the community for recruitment and collaboration to maintain supportive services for CalWORKs students.
9. Develop effective working relationships with faculty members in instructional areas and work closely with EOPS/CARE, DSPS, Financial Aid and Veterans to coordinate services with mutual student populations.
10. Assist with the development of CalWORKs related publications, and in the presentation of workshops for special student audiences.
11. Conduct group counseling/advising for CalWORKs students as required.
12. Assist students seeking referral to appropriate community agencies or services in response to educational, career, and/or personal concerns.
13. Assist, where appropriate, in the articulation of courses and programs with four-year colleges and universities.
14. Participate in professional growth activities.
15. Serve on division and college wide committees and/or task forces to maintain and improve the CalWORKs program.
16. Assist in carrying out the College Student Success and Support Services Plan.
17. Develop Student Educational Plans (SEP) for CalWORKs students in accordance with student's WelfareToWork plan.
18. Teach counseling and guidance classes and provide workshops to staff and students as appropriate.
19. Assume other counseling and guidance responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (d):
   1. Possess the California Community College Teaching Credential for this subject area.
   2. Possess a Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling.
   3. Possess a Bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
   4. Or, possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit/upload an Application for Equivalency (located at www.cccd.edu/employment) in addition to all other required materials.

2. Evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications :

1. Evidence of an ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.
2. Evidence of an ability to complement existing staff, student and community demographics in terms of professional and personal skills.
3. Educational and/or instructional preparation in Counseling.
4. Experience working with CalWORKs/TANF/GAIN students, or other special populations.
5. Knowledge of career planning theories and processes.
6. Knowledge of Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) guidelines with competencies in student educational planning and follow-up services.
7. Counseling experience within a community college.
8. Knowledge of community college curriculum, and intersegmental transfer policies.
9. Experience working with local communities and businesses in partnership.
10. Knowledge of crisis counseling and intervention strategies.
11. Bilingual ability desired, but not required.
12. Evidence of participation in student success initiatives in a post-secondary setting.
13. Evidence of an ability to address the instructional needs of a diverse and frequently underprepared student population.
14. Evidence of an ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
15. Evidence of an ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge level (developmental through transfer) and personality of each individual and class.
16. Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidenced-based assessment of student learning.
17. Evidence of innovation, scholarship, or leadership in Counseling.
18. Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance of Coast Community College District.
19. Desire and evidence of an ability to take on leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
20. Ability to work with computers, and use the Internet and interactive technologies to engage students in on-campus and online courses (where academically appropriate); and intrinsic motivation and ability to develop and teach online courses.
21. Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment
Start Date: Fall Semester (August 2017)

For a full-time, two-semester position, a maximum starting range of $54,993 to $93,760 is offered, based on the 2016-2017 salary schedule of $54,993 to $131,114. In addition, an annual stipend of $2,878 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

*Application and required materials must be electronically submitted on-line at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the indicated closing date. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.
Additional Information
ATTENTION : Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310 ) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for employment you must submit a COMPLETE application packet. A complete application packet includes:

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. A current resume of professional experience, educational background, and teaching experience (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
3. A cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the desired position, INCLUDING desirable qualifications for the subject(s) to be taught (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
4. All unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
5. Answers to all Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and thorough responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume or put "see resume" or leave blank).
6. Application for Equivalency, if applicable . Candidates who are applying with minimum qualifications on the basis of equivalency must submit a completed Application for Equivalency Form (which can be downloaded at www.cccd.edu/employment ) with supporting documentation, in addition to all other required materials (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
7. Please do not attach additional application materials--they will not be reviewed or returned.

Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :
Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Electronic applications may be completed by visiting www.cccd.edu/employment . Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714.

All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Any documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed to (714) 782-6065. Faxes must clearly indicate your name and the job to which you are applying.

Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application even if your cover letter or CV/Resume already addresses those questions. For questions which may not apply, indicate "n/a" (not applicable). If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank. All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community.

Disability Accommodations: Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4714 or 714.438.4716.

SELECTION PROCEDURES :

1. All online applications and required materials received by the deadline date will be screened to determine which applicant(s) meet(s) the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview .
2. Applicants who meet the required qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to discuss their qualifications in an interview with the College/District. Therefore, it is highly recommended that applicants submit clear, detailed responses to all supplemental questions in order to demonstrate his/her qualifications as related to the position.
3. If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in-person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense .
4. During the campus visit, each candidate will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a short teaching demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise and/or hands-on practical.
5. The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practical.
6. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited to the campus for a second level interview.
7. The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
8. The successful candidate will be offered the position and placed on the current salary schedule based on their experience.
9. The start date will be determined by the Dean of the Division/Department depending on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION :

• To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Submission of all application materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
• The District does not contact nor employ outside agencies or headhunters to assist us in the recruitment process for our vacant positions.
• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.
• During the interview process, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to: professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application.
• Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
• The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.
• The College does not return materials submitted in the application for a position. (Copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
• Official transcripts will be requested by Human Resources during the 'new hire' process.

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College , Golden West College , and Orange Coast College . The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.


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