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Assistant Professor, Counselor- Special Populations, NextUP (CAYFES) Special Populations RESTRICTED
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Position Number: 1398497
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Assistant Professor, Counselor- Special Populations, NextUP (CAYFES) Special Populations RESTRICTED

San Diego Community College District

Closing Date: 3/14/2019

Position Number: 00120238

Location: San Diego Mesa College

Position Type:

The Position:
From San Diego Mesa College President Pamela Luster:
San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students. As the Leading College of Equity & Excellence, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and work together to create successful pathways for all of our students.
As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state of the art facilities, and a world class faculty and staff. For 55 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor's Degree, to being the #1 California Community College to graduate students with an Associate Degree for Transfer in 2016.
We are adding new staff, faculty and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.

San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for the position of NextUP (CAYFES)/Counselor to provide general and intensive counseling services primarily to foster and former foster youth. As a college committed to equity and excellence, the successful candidate 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 Director of EOPS/TRIO the NextUP Counselor will provide general counseling as well as intensive case management support and resources to foster and former foster youth students. This is a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday assignment.

NOTE: This is a restricted position and may continue contingent upon grant funding.

Major Responsibilities:
Provide information and guidance to special populations students, particularly foster and former foster youth. Perform educational advising, administer and interpret appropriate assessment instruments. Respond to the intensive needs of special populations students. Implement measures to track student progress for the purpose of evaluating the success of program interventions. Assist targeted students to meet their key needs, with a particular focus on financial aid, housing and community resources. Inform students about college procedures, catalog use, regulations, fees, resources, special programs, and use of placement test scores. Assist students with the development of abbreviated and comprehensive education plans. Conduct individual and group career counseling. Provide counseling services for probationary and disqualified students; address and identify student learning problems in cooperation with the instructional program. Assist with the on-going planning and implementation of the college Student Success and Equity Initiatives. Participate in the evaluation of institutional practices and programs as they affect students; plan and conduct relevant research in areas such as academic skill levels, student attrition, and follow-up transfer. Assist with preparation and implementation of college staff development and counseling intern programs. Develop curricula for personal growth or related subject areas; conduct college orientations for new students, conduct academic planning workshops; participate in evaluation of instructional materials and recommend catalog revisions as necessary. Participation in campus-wide and district committees.

Qualifications:
Masters 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. NOTE: All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions, unless otherwise specified.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience: Experience working with diverse students and special populations including homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals. Experience working with diverse students and special populations including homeless and foster youth individuals. Knowledge of: High impact practices that facilitate access, success, and equity for diverse student populations. Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in providing personal, academic and career counseling in a postsecondary educational setting. Evidence of experience or academic preparation in conducting assessment, 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. 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.

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Pay Information:
This is a restricted position funded by a cooperative agreement with the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES) Grant through an undetermined date. The position could continue, based upon renewal of funding through the Cooperating Agencies Foster Youth Educational Support (CAFYES) Grant.

Class 1, Step A Class 6, Step C ($5,783.69 $7,793.19) per month based on the current AFT COLLEGE Faculty Tenured-Tenured 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 with-in 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). 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.

To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com

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 and staff.