Counsel

Definition

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 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 has an unwavering commitment to quality education, equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for all positions at our colleges share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. At this time, our colleges enrolls over 60,000 students per term; 32.67% are Latinx, 30.60% are White, 22.79% are Asian, 3.27% are African-American, 1.62% are Filipino, 0.41% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.49% are multiracial. Many of our colleges are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Coast Community College District engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include a partnership with USC‘s Center for Urban Education; student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity minded programs; as well as a full calendar of culturally responsive events throughout the district.

Part-time/temporary counseling faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

Coastline‘s Umoja Program
Umoja, (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community and critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. We believe that when the voices and histories of students are deliberately and intentionally recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy emerges and a foundation is formed for academic success. Umoja actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas.
Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and life experience to address the cultural and educational needs of our diverse student population are encouraged to apply.
The UMOJA counselor will assist African American and other student populations in transitioning into and connecting with the campus community, enhancing cultural and educational experiences, and increasing persistence and retention rates to achieve their educational goals. UMOJA actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to the legacy of the African and African American Diasporas. Umoja seeks to help students experience themselves as valuable and worthy of an education. The UMOJA counselor will facilitate a learning experience within the UMOJA Community that provides each student the opportunity to add their voice and their story to the collective voices and stories of the African Diaspora. Under the direction of the assigned manager, the UMOJA counselor will be responsible for teaching counseling courses, leading workshops, orientations, and seminars, and will assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of the vision, mission, and values of Coastline College.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive educational, career, transfer, and personal counseling to current and prospective and prospective students.
• Counsel students regarding transfer, career development, goal clarification, employment preparation and readiness with the knowledge of trends in career counseling.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.
• Manage electronic student educational plans, course placements, access to student information systems and access the internet for academic and career planning.
• Teach student development courses including, but not limited to, college orientation, academic success, career, transfer and educational planning.
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow the department course outlines; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; submit student grades according to established deadlines; post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in departmental meetings and college and/or district-wide activities and committees as assigned
• Provide leadership in areas of student intervention strategies, specifically for the Umoja community and special programs.
• Present student workshops and orientations to current and prospective students
• Assist in developing and implementing necessary retention programs to meet the program participant needs in support of the advancement of UMOJA and the vision, mission, and values of Coastline College.
• Participate, as appropriate, in the college‘s outreach program with local high schools and the community as it relates to collaborating and strengthening the pipeline between the high school, community college, four-year institutions, and industry.
• Develop effective working relationships with faculty members across instructional disciplines and perform liaison activities as appropriate.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of students.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Ability to contribute to campus and district-wide professional responsibilities and activities.
• Ability to complement existing staff, student, and community demographics in terms of professional and personal skills.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (d):

a. Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued prior to July 1, 1990);
b. Master‘s in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling, .
c. Bachelor‘s degree in one the the above listed areas and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
d. 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 an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials. (See title 5, section 53410.1)

AND

2. Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and the field of Counseling shape patterns of participation and outcomes.

• Willingness to examine and re-mediate one‘s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.

• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom.

• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Counseling.

• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within Counseling courses and classrooms.

• Evidence of an ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.

• Desire and demonstrated ability to participate actively in the department, division, and college committees and in the shared governance of Coast Community College District.

• Desire and evidence of an ability to take on leadership roles both within the department and in the institution.

• Ability to work with computers and use the Internet and interactive technologies to engage students in on-campus and online courses (where academically appropriate).

• Evidence of an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The normal hours of work will be part-time; Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. Part-time faculty applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Please do not call the Office of Human Resources regarding the status of your application.

• 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. Individual‘s 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.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:
- Part-time Faculty Employment Application
- Current Resume
- Application for Equivalency (if applicable)

Candidates will also be responsible for all travel expenses if selected for an interview, the Coast Community College District does not reimburse for candidate travel expenses.

Disability Accommodations
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

SALARY
Based on LHE (Lecture Hour Equivalent) in accordance with the current Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule.

Coast Community College District Title IX:

This direct link 2023 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is the 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2020, 2021, and 2022 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.

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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