Counselor/Coordinator

Position Information

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Working Title: Counselor/Coordinator
Posting Date: 03-28-2008
Closing Date (by 5:00PM): 05-28-2008
Posting Number: 10044
Work Location: Evergreen Valley College
Division: Counseling and Matriculation
Academic Position Type: Faculty Full-Time Tenure Track Position
Academic Position Term: Regular 100% FTE 10-Months per year
Salary Range: $58,846 to $75,481 Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule 2007-2008)
Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement and Income Protection
Employment Start Date: Fall Semester 2008

Message from the Chancellor

"We value, honor and respect the multiple cultural traditions represented in our students' heritages. We stand for social justice, and we practice our conviction with kindness, patience, understanding and respect for our elders. We believe that our time-honored traditions are the way to peace. Being a microcosm of the world provides our region and our colleges with a powerful advantage in this new global economy, for the future belongs to those who can comfortably interact and effectively communicate with the peoples of the world.

"Come share your journey with us. If we succeed, our students shall travel through life displaying human qualities that encourage being tough, yet gentle, humble but bold, while being swayed always by beauty and truth."

Rosa G. Perez, Chancellor

Position Summary

The Counselor/Coordinator will provide personal, academic (including transfer), career, and vocational counseling to international students, teach guidance classes as assigned, and coordinate, evaluate and further develop the International Student Program and provide matriculation services to international students in the areas of assessment, orientation, counseling, educational planning, intervention, retention and transfer.

The assignment may include day, evening, and weekend responsibilities. This faculty position is represented by the Faculty Association Unit, AFT 6157.

Duties and Responsibilities
Counseling/Instruction:
1. Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.
2. Communicate subject/service matter clearly, correctly and effectively.
3. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.
4. Counsel and teach students effectively.
5. Use methods and materials appropriate to the subject/service matter.
6. Appropriate preparation and organizational skills in area of assignment.
7. 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.
8. Participates in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district.
9. Demonstrates sensitivity in working with students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and disabilities.
10. Works cooperatively within the college community with students, staff, faculty and administrators.
11. Fosters a professional working environment.
12. Effective communication skills.
13. Sensitivity to diversity, a respect for differences and the dignity of others.
14. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.
15. Participate in department, division and college meetings, within the work week, but not in conflict with the member's primary assignment.
16. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g., grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.
17. Submit and maintain appropriate office hours.
Coordination:
18. Day-to-day functions of the program and applying up-to-date concepts to curriculum, support services, and procedures.
19. Collect pertinent data related to the retention, matriculation, and transfer of international students.
20. Assist in recruitment of international students.
21. Render comprehensive service unique to the international student population.
22. Develop two-year academic and vocational education plans.
23. Develop intervention strategies for students on probation and readmitted students that have been academically disqualified.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, OR the equivalent. (Note: A license as a Marriage and Family Therapist - MFT - is an alternative qualification for this discipline).
2. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, gender, 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. Familiar with F-1 Visa processing, SEVIS, and community resources to assist international students.
2. Familiar with adult learning and counseling literature and theories.
3. Knowledge and experience working with a college-aged international student population.
4. Bilingual/bicultural ability and experience.
5. Community college experience.
6. Computer application skills and working knowledge of integrated databases.
7. Ability to build a strong academic program to attract international students.
8. Strong desire to strengthen the counseling curriculum.

Equivalency
Equivalency: 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. Degree is in progress, 3. 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. Degrees were earned at a college/university outside of the U.S.

More Equivalency information, along with the form, can be obtained at
http://www.sjeccd.org/HTML/District/Employment/Downloads/equiv_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, must be submitted with the completed District's Equivalency Application form, and must be submitted with the online application.

Application Procedures and Contact

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants must submit online the following materials as prompted via the following URL: https://jobs.sjeccd.org by 5:00 PM of the closing date to be considered for the position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all of the following required application materials as a complete application packet by the closing date:

1. Official San Jose/Evergreen Community College District online Faculty Application (completed and submitted online).
2. Resume of all professional preparation and experience (Attach to the online application).
3. Letter of Application expressing your interest in the position and stating specifically how you meet the qualifications (Attach to the online application).
4. Transcripts verifying degrees listed on the application (Attach to the online application). (Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for application purposes; however, official transcripts must be submitted before hiring).
5. Application for equivalency, if applicable, and additional materials relevant for equivalency consideration (Attach to the online application).

Note: ONLY A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET WILL BE CONSIDERED

Note about Transcripts:

If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript to attach:
1. Attach a statement explaining you will fax or mail the transcript to be received by the closing date to the transcript attachment link on the online application;
2. Fax a legible copy of the transcripts to (408) 223-6341 and/or mail to the address below.
3. Include the position posting number on the document before mailing or faxing.

For assistance, contact:

Office of Human Resources
Attn: Employment Services
4750 San Felipe Road
San Jose, CA 95135
Phone: (408) 270-6414 Fax: (408) 223-6341

Email sjeccdhr@sjeccd.org
Telephone 408-223-6707 (when prompted choose option #4)
For further information and instructions on how to apply, please visit our Web site @ https://jobs.sjeccd.org. or www.sjeccd.org.

- Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
- Application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
- Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District consists of two colleges. The metropolitan San Jose City College located just minutes from downtown San Jose, established in 1921, and the park-like Evergreen Valley College located in southeast San Jose at the foot of the Diablo Mountain range, which opened in 1975. 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.

With enrollment of approximately 24,000 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 33%, Black/African-American 8%, Asian/Pacific Islander 37%, American Indian/Native American 1%, White/Caucasian 21%, First Generation 31%) attaining educational goals reflecting 32% - 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 19% Hispanic/Latino, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African-American, 1% American Indian/Native American, and 53% White/ Caucasian, as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.





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