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Counselor, Student Accessibility Services (Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty)

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Ohlone College
Location
94539

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Education, Child Development & Family Studies
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

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Counselor, Student Accessibility Services (Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty)

Ideal Candidate Statement:
Ohlone College seeks to employ faculty members who have a passion for teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community college. We are looking for excellent counseling faculty who are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success. An ideal candidate will be skilled in generating student engagement in learning and creating a welcoming and equity-based learning environment. Innovative counseling and teaching strategies are encouraged at Ohlone, including collaborative learning and the active use of technology. Continuous professional development is highly valued. We are looking for counseling faculty with enthusiastic interest in counseling students, specifically serving students from underrepresented backgrounds, and improvement through ongoing critical thinking about student learning outcomes in courses and programs.

The ideal Ohlone counseling faculty member will have strong leadership skills and an interest in active participation in college-wide activities. Excellent communication skills with students, staff, faculty and counseling peers are essential. We are looking for counseling faculty who are flexible in their work and adaptable to change. Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College with the motto “A World of Cultures United in Learning” and we are looking for counseling faculty who embrace diversity in serving students of varied backgrounds and learning styles. The College is committed to environmental sustainability and looks to all employees to support this important goal.


Position:
Under the general supervision of the Administrator, in collaboration with the Dean of Counseling, the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Counselor's responsibilities include individual and group counseling; instruction of personal development courses; plan educational activities designed to enhance personal/social/emotional well-being of students; evaluation of assessments; orientation of new students; collaboration and liaison to Department of Rehabilitation Counselors; recruitment and liaison to local High Schools and Resource Teachers; collaboration with various units on campus such as general counseling, student health center, tutoring center to ensure efficiency of services provided to students and implementation of innovative approaches to better serve students. The SAS Counselor will also be assigned to work in the Veteran Resources Center with our veteran student population to provide specialized academic, vocational/career and personal counseling services. This position may require assignments in the evenings and/or weekends and/or at off campus locations including online counseling.


Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for guidance and counseling functions of the assigned program.
• Assist with students’ career exploration and program selection, adjustments to college and personal development.
• Provide students with information regarding resources, opportunities and assistance available to them on the college and in the community including procedures for enrollment, assessment, financial aid and academic progress.
• Ensure student populations are engaged in a guided pathways framework, including completion of comprehensive educational plans.
• Actively engage in technological tools designed to assist the students and institution in moving students toward goal completion.
• Teach Personal Development courses, as assigned, in accordance with post-secondary level established course outlines.
• Develop curriculum and contribute to the Program Review process.
• Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement a variety of effective counseling and assessment methods including the use of computers and information technology to engage student interest and support for a variety of learning styles.
• Serve as a resource for faculty in dealing with individual student problems; refer students to appropriate campus and community resources as needed.
• Engage in activities that enhance rapport with local high school, Department of Rehabilitation, industry partners, and/or four-year institutions.
• Organize New Student Orientation, Time Management, Organizational Skills, and Stress Management workshops.
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports), including mandated reports focusing on Title 5 regulations.
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum as well as assess student learning outcomes at the course and program levels.
• Continue in related professional career development throughout employment and remain current in the field through course work, conferences, workshops and other appropriate means
• Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, institutional committee assignments, student recruitment and retention, and participation in shared governance and campus life activities.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would enhance the development of the department and college.
• Perform duties described in Board policy, the Faculty Handbook, the United Faculty of Ohlone (faculty bargaining unit) contract, and as assigned at the Fremont and Newark campuses, and/or other designated locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience counseling students about community college options, including certificates, associates degrees and/or transferring to four-year institutions.
• Two years’ experience in counseling disabled students in higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of counseling approaches for students to compensate for educational limitations posed by specific disabilities.
• Evidence of knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding academic accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to interpret, articulate and implement a variety of regulations, policies and procedures, concerning community college disabled students’ program and services.
• Knowledge and experience of interpreting IEP’s, medical, psychological and rehabilitation reports.
• Experience developing/coordinating workshops and events.
• Experience in the use of computer technology as a teaching tool, including experience with course management systems (i.e. Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
• Experience in working with culturally diverse student populations (teaching or other situations in a leadership role).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.


Minimum Qualifications:
(1)Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

OR

(2)a) Master’s degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling,
or
a Bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT);
AND
b) either 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities,
or
completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities,
or
two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following:
(A) Counseling for students with disabilities;
or
(B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities

OR

(3) the equivalent

AND
Commitment to community college goals/objectives of being an equity-based and anti-racist institution, and providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests
AND
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.


Physical Characteristics:


Starting Salary Range: $70,711 - $108,224 Annually
Posting Number: F0007-14
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 08/23/2021
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 03/12/2021
Close Date: 4/11/2021
Open Until Filled: No

Equivalency:
If you do not possess the minimum qualifications as listed above and feel you have the equivalent education and/or experience, a completed equivalency portfolio with all related documents must accompany the application or the application will not be accepted. The equivalency form can be found at the following link: https://vle456.wixsite.com/ohlone


Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.


Benefits Statement:
Ohlone College is proud to rank top 3 in salary and benefits, for full time faculty, among the Bay 10 Community College in the Bay Area. The District participates in a group health plan and offers a variety of medical plans. Dental is offered through Delta Dental, Vision offered through Vision Service Plan (VSP), and Life insurance through UNUM.

Medical: Enrollment in medical coverage through the District is optional. For those faculty that choose to enroll in one of the offered medical plans, the District currently provides an allowance of $1,200 per month to offset the cost of the medical benefits premium.

Dental, Vision and Life Insurances: The District provides for and fully pays the premiums for you and your family for dental and vision, and the employee premium for life insurance. Enrollment in Dental, Vision and Life insurances are mandatory.

Long-term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The District provides for and fully pays the premiums for long-term disability for you and EAP for you and your family.

Other employee paid benefits (optional): Voluntary additional life insurance; IRC Section 125 Flexible Medical and Dependent Care spending plans; 403(b) and 457(b) Tax Shelter Annuity plans; 403(b) Roth IRA plan.

Retirement: Ohlone participates in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) and the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Candidates hired on or after January 1, 2013 are subject to restrictions imposed by PEPRA.

Sick Leave: One day per month, accumulating indefinitely, if unused. All other Education Code leave benefits apply.

Sabbatical Leave: After 6 consecutive years of employment with the district you will be eligible for sabbatical leave. You will receive 100% pay for one semester leave and 70% for an academic year.

Enrollment Fee Waiver: Employees and their qualified dependents receive enrollment fee waiver for courses taken at Ohlone College.

Certificated employees belong to the United Faculty of Ohlone (UFO).


Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986:
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.”


District Statement:
A multi-campus single community college district, Ohlone College is located in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay in California; serving 12,000 students per year. The District has a main campus in the City of Fremont and a center in the City of Newark. Ohlone College is an ethnically diverse institution that promotes innovation and continuous improvement in departments and divisions. The College is named for the native population living in the area when Mission San Jose was founded. The Fremont campus is located just south of the historical Mission. The Newark Campus is located near Interstate 880 and emphasizes programs in health, environment, and technology.


Conditions of Employment:
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts and proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal “Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.” Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance.


To apply, visit https://employment.ohlone.edu/postings/48255

The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants.

If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: (510) 659-6088.







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Organization

The Ohlone Community College District is a multi-campus single community college district located in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay in California. Serving almost 18,000 students per year, the District has a main campus in the City of Fremont and a newly constructed campus in the City of Newark.

Ohlone College is an ethnically diverse institution that promotes innovation and continuous improvement in departments and divisions. The College is named for the native population living in the area when Mission San Jose was founded. The Fremont campus is located just south of the historical Mission. The Newark campus is located near Interstate 880 and emphasizes programs in health, environment, and technology.

Facts About Ohlone College

  • Ohlone serves almost 15,000 students per year at our Fremont and Newark campuses and online.
  • Ohlone offers more than 177 degrees and certificatescertificates, including 56 associate degrees (AA or AS), five associate degrees for transfer (AA-T or AS-T), 32 Certificates of Achievement, and 84 Certificates of Accomplishment.
  • Every year about 900 students transfer to baccalaureate colleges and universities, including 400 students to California State Universities, 200 students to Universities of California, 150 students to in-state private colleges and universities, and 150 students to out-of-state colleges and universities.
  • Over 700 students graduate with associate degrees or earn vocational certificates every year.
  • Ohlone College employs approximately 430 part-time and full-time faculty and 220 support and management personnel.

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