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Counselor, Learning Communities (FTF Temp/non-tenure Ed Code 87470 Grant/Categorical)

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Initial Review Date: 6/10/2022*

*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request. 

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Learning Communities Counselor, De Anza College.

Foothill – De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Foothill–De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional Core Competencies:

  • Communication and expression   
  • Information literacy   
  • Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility  
  • Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
  • Critical thinking              
Under the general direction of the Dean of Equity and Engagement, and in collaboration with the Learning Communities Director, the Learning Communities Counselor supports, with an intersectional understanding, retention and student success by providing academic, career and personal counseling services. The counselor will primarily serve LGBTQ+ students, low-income and disproportionately impacted students (Black, African American, Latinx, Filipinx, Pacific Islanders, and Native American) also known as BIPOC communities, collaborating with instructional divisions, campus support services and programs, and other Learning Communities. This position will both support these student populations and teach for designated Learning Communities related to these populations. The counselor will be expected to maintain flexible student appointment hours and be available some evenings and weekends for Learning Community and/or campus-wide events. 

Counseling & Teaching:

    Provide equity-minded and culturally responsive personal, academic, career and transfer counseling to potential, new and continuing LGBTQ+ and BIPOC, individually and in groups, including in the Ethnic and Pride Inclusion Center (EPIC), which is the campus’s multicultural center. Teach counseling, personal development, and career exploration courses for Learning Communities.Establish an effective rapport with students and assist them in clarifying academic goals, selecting a major and educational planning for transfer, associate degree and certificate programs by utilizing educational planning technology.Coordinate, implement, and facilitate equity-minded workshops on counseling related topics. Collaborate with other instructional divisions and programs on campus including equity programs such as Puente, IMPACT AAPI, Umoja, First Year Experience, REACH, and LEAD.Participate in Summer Bridge activities. Identify and sustain retention strategies to ensure student success in coursework and achieve desired grant outcomes.  Refer students as appropriate to campus and community resources and services.Develop relationships with 4-year college and university outreach representatives and work collaboratively with the Transfer Center.
Classroom & Student Visits:

    Conduct visits to our LGBTQ+ & BIPOC focused Learning Communities classes to introduce counseling and college support services. Facilitate workshops for students on educational planning and success for students in Learning Communities as needed.Provide culturally responsive crises intervention for students that may arise in the Learning Communities.
Faculty Training and Support:

    As needed, assist with faculty teams facing challenging situations in Learning Communities with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students. Attend all campus Counseling and Advising In-services.
Leadership:

    Assist in recruiting students for Learning Communities as needed. Consult with Learning Communities Director and Pride Center Faculty Coordinator and other Learning Communities cohort counselors to ensure that targeted LGBTQ+ students across programs are being served adequately. Participate in campuswide LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-based events (such as Lavender Graduation, Queer and Now Conference, Learning Community events, Affinity Group programming, EPIC Center programming etc.) as directed by the Dean.
Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extracurricular activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling OR the equivalent.

Note: A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills in providing academic, personal, and career counseling to LGBTQ+ students (including sexual orientation, gender identities expressions including trans, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary populations) and BIPOC students, specifically first-generation and low-income college students, through an intersectional lens.
  2. Experience in providing culturally responsive counseling strategies for personal development, college success and/or career workshops with a specific emphasis in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identified students.
  3. Experience in teaching counseling, personal development, and career exploration courses.
  4. Experience working with learning communities.
  5. Demonstrated experience in working closely and collaboratively with a team.
  6. Demonstrated strong communication, written, and interpersonal skills.
  7. Experience with counseling related technology, educational planning software, and social media.
  8. Experience working in a student success program serving BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ students.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

  1. Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

  1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
  3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
  4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
  5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching. 
  6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. 
  7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

  1. A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
  2. A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
  3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you believe you do not otherwise meet minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you may submit the Request for Equivalency form. This form will need to be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted.  For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. 

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission.  We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date.  You may also visit our “Applicant Information” webpage to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

HIRING RANGE: $66,539.00 - $109,280.00 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant’s verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to:

http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/2019-2020%20Faculty%20Salary%20Schedules.pdf

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance.  Other voluntary benefits are also available such as legal assistance, pet insurance, and long-term care. Faculty are also eligible for paid professional development leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Full-time, Non-Tenure Track, Grant Funded, 11-months per year

STARTING DATE: August, 2022

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

(650) 949-6217

Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://hr.fhda.edu/

 

This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.  

 

 

 

 

Organization

Working at Foothill-De Anza Community College District

For more than 50 years, Foothill-De Anza has demonstrated excellence and innovation in academic programs and student services. As one of the largest community college districts in the United States, Foothill-De Anza provides credit classes for about 43,000 students per quarter. The colleges are active members of the League for Innovation in the Community College, a national consortium of leading two-year institutions.

The mission of the Foothill – De Anza Community College District is student success. We accomplish this by providing access to a dynamic learning environment that fosters excellence, opportunity and innovation in meeting the diverse educational and career goals of our students and communities.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Foothill-De Anza serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Stanford, Sunnyvale, and portions of San Jose.

Foothill College

Foothill College envisions itself as a community of scholars where a diverse population of students, faculty and staff intersect and are engaged in the search for truth and meaning. We recognize that by necessity this search must be informed by a multiplicity of disciplinary modes of inquiry. In order to ensure that every student has the opportunity to share in this vision, Foothill College commits itself to providing students with the necessary student support services, outstanding instruction, and opportunities for leadership both within and outside the classroom. By enacting this vision, the college ensures that it remains the distinctive and innovative institution it has been since its inception.

De Anza College

Two words—"excellence" and "innovation" — have captured the essence of De Anza College for nearly four decades. Although each carries importance, together they're a winning combination that has established De Anza in the forefront of community colleges nationwide.   De Anza provides outstanding general education and vocational courses as well as interdisciplinary studies, community service opportunities, on-the-job-training, internships, collaborative programs with businesses and industries, and online and television classes.     

Employment with Foothill - De Anza

Foothill - De Anza Community College District is one of the largest community college districts in the U.S. that has distinguished itself as a leader among California Community Colleges.

We currently employ approximately 1,200 full-time employees and 1,900 part-time employees. It is the policy of the District to provide an educational and employment environment which is committed to high quality, equal opportunity and diversity.

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