Job Abstract

Los Angeles Community College District

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Valley College

FY25 - COUNSELOR, EOPS (LIMITED)

.50 FTE Assignment (2 Positions)

DEADLINE TO FILE: July 17, 2024

The Los Angeles Community College District announces an opening for a Counselor position at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). LAVC, one of the nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District is in the San Fernando Valley. With about 20,000 students enrolled, LAVC offers a wide range of academic and career technical educational programs and transfers students to leading public and private colleges and universities. The LAVC Counseling Department consists of experienced and professionally trained faculty who work with students concerning educational goals, career planning, transfer to four-year institutions, and other academic and personal issues affecting student success. The department includes counselors who work as general counselors and those who work in programs providing specialized services to targeted groups of students.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The EOPS Office at LAVC is accepting applications for two (2) .5 limited counselors to begin before the start of the Fall semester. The assignment will end on January 31, 2025. This assignment will be for 17.5 hours per week. The candidate's main responsibility is to provide comprehensive academic and career counseling services to a diverse and multicultural student population. The Counseling assignment may include day, evening, and weekend duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Department Chairperson and the Dean of Special Programs, duties may include but are not limited to:

· Provide academic, career and personal counseling to students who are low income, educationally disadvantaged and/or current or former foster youth in-person or in a remote environment.

· Interpret EOPS eligibility standards, admissions procedures, and college regulations.

· Conduct EOPS orientations to familiarize students with EOPS programs, services, and mutual responsibilities and familiarize students with the college environment, registration procedures, college rules and regulations and the transfer process.

· Use multiple measures to develop individual, multi-semester educational plans and assist in assessing students in reading, English, math, academic deficiencies, career and other assessment.

· Assess needs, recommend success strategies, and monitor student progress for adherence to EOPS standards.

· Assist students with transfer to four-year institutions and/or to find career employment.

· Assist with the following petitions, appeals and waivers: graduation, financial aid, remedial coursework, academic dismissal, reinstatement and course repetition.

· Maintain accurate notes, records and files; prepares reports; and other related written materials.

· Refer students to appropriate college and community agencies.

· Write letters of recommendation for students.

· Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Graduation Office.

· Teach Counseling courses based on departmental needs.

· Participate in LAVC and EOPS outreach and recruitment activities, events, advisory committee meetings, graduation and other events.

· Participate in professional development workshops and conferences.

· Other duties as assigned by the department chairperson.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, or the equivalent,

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

In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987, shall have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.

And a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the community college students, faculty and staff.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

Remote Learning: Faculty may be required to conduct classes or interact with students in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other methods of remote learning. Applicants with demonstrated certification in Blackboard, Canvas or Course Compass or other online modalities may be given preference.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Two (2) years or more of paid work experience, post Master’s Degree, working as a counselor at a California community college within the past five (5) years.

· Prior experience working with low income, educationally disadvantaged, at-risk, current/former foster youth students.

· Experience teaching Counseling or Guidance classes, conducting workshops and orientations.

· Extensive knowledge of the transfer process and requirements, articulation agreements, matriculation, graduation requirements, and Student Learning Outcomes.

· Knowledge of the major career development theories, current trends in career counseling, career development resources (both printed as well as computerized), and experience using and interpreting a variety of career assessments.

· Experience and sensitivity in counseling and teaching students who may be first generation, non-native speakers, academically under-prepared, non-traditional, or returning students.

· Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak Armenian, Russian, and/or Spanish.

· Experience working as a team member on department and campus-wide committees and groups.

· Experience in the use of computer technology as a counseling and teaching tool, including using web-based resources and other technology to create Student Educational Plans and enhance services to students. Experience with delivery of service in a remote environment. Knowledge of ConexED and PeopleSoft student information systems preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The Los Angeles Community College District determines placement on the pay scale based on verified education and professional preparation. The current starting annual salary range is from: $47,868 - $85,446 for the 12-month academic year. The doctoral differential is $2766 per academic year. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, life insurance and (State Teachers Retirement System) retirement program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest that describes the applicant’s interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;

2. Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;

3. A list of 3 references including the name, title, address, telephone number and e-mail of individuals who can assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position;

4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. If invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, US Mail, In-person or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The final determination is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability. The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.

For consideration, please complete the application and attach the required documents by 4:30PM, July 17, 2024. Immediate filing is recommended. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Sherri Rodriguez at rodrigsa@lavc.edu

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator