Job Overview
Ideal Candidate Statement
Ohlone College seeks to employ faculty members who have a passion for counseling, teaching and learning and a strong commitment to the missions and ideals of the community college. We are looking for excellent counselors who are student-oriented in their approach and dedicated to student success.
The ideal Ohlone faculty member will have strong leadership skills and an interest in active participation in college-wide activities. Excellent communication skills with students, staff and faculty peers are essential. We are looking for faculty who are flexible in their work and adaptable to change. Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College with the motto of “A World of Cultures United in Learning” and we are looking for 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 direction of the Dean of Counseling, this position will have the following general responsibilities: provide personal short-term and crisis counseling services through direct contact with students individually, in groups and screenings; provide direction for programs and services; deliver instruction; develop student, faculty and staff training/workshops and develop student, faculty and staff educational/resource materials. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing counseling services in which the student is assisted in problem resolution, crisis intervention, and assessing, planning and implementing his/her immediate and long-range goals; provide referrals in which the student is empowered to identify and utilize college and community support services; provide personal counseling in which the student is assisted with personal, family or other social concerns. This position will work closely with the student health center and will supervise a training program for graduate students gaining practicum or internship experience in personal counseling.
- This position is dependent upon categorical funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for personal counseling functions. Support students’ career exploration and program selection, adjustment to college, and other developmental problems. Understand the general counselor’s role.
- Provide referrals to students regarding resources, opportunities, and assistance available to them at the College and in the community.
- Supervise a graduate student internship or practicum training program for personal counseling.
- Respond to mental health emergencies on campus.
- Maintain records and submit reports according to published deadlines.
- Develop campus understanding of the mental health counselor role.
- Function as a team member of the counseling department; provide consultation and training.
- Continue in related professional career development while employed at Ohlone College.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in supervising and coordinating a training program for graduate students.
- Two years counseling experience in higher education institution.
- Teaching in the classroom or in presenting workshops/seminars.
- Experience developing/coordinating events, and/or programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to work successfully in a team environment.
- Demonstration of a pattern of participation in professional growth activities
- Familiarity with disability legislation.
Minimum Qualifications
- License to provide mental health counseling and trainee supervision by the State of California.
- Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, OR the equivalent.* (Note: a license as a Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to Title 5, Section 53410.1.).
- Familiarization with young adult college students is a requirement.
- Experience with crisis management and evaluation of suicide risks and safety.
- 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.
- 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
Salary Range Hourly: $67.40-$86.07 DOE
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A/T165-14
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/18/2022
Close Date
04/29/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
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://www.ohlone.edu/sites/default/files/users/mmoore25/ohlone_equivalency_form_-_final.pdf.
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 accompany the application or the application will not be accepted.
Benefits Statement
- Enrollment Fee Waiver: Employees and their qualified dependents receive enrollment fee waiver for courses taken at Ohlone College.
- Participation in California State Teachers’ Retirement System Cash Balance and Defined Benefit Retirement Plans.
- Participation in 403B/457 Retirement Plans.
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 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.
EEO Statement
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.
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. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.
More Information
- Salary Offers $67.40 - $86.07 an hour
