Counselor, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Counselor, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
North Orange County Community College District

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apply student development philosophy and theory to provide comprehensive counseling services regarding degree and vocational education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification and personal life management to EOPS students from diverse backgrounds.

Counsel EOPS students regarding choice of transfer institutions and requirements for programs at other colleges or universities.

Counsel EOPS students regarding career choices, goal setting and decision making.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program.

Participate in EOPS statewide and additional counseling related professional development activities.

Provide orientation and onboarding support for prospective EOPS students.

Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle, and Program Review development.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging diverse and/or underserved students. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Asian, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Maintain formal office and campus hours.

Participate in department, division, and program meetings.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.

Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or and career development

OR

The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

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

Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated a minimum of two years full-time capacity of EOPS counseling experience or equivalent.

Experience working with California community college student support services programs including Financial Aid, EOPS, CARE, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, DSS, and System Impacted.

Demonstrates competence in providing counseling services as evidenced by appropriate guidance to students career, academic, financial, psychological, and social/personal goals.