Job Description

The Family Resource Center at LAVC is accepting applications for one 0.5 limited counselor to begin October 1, 2024, with an ending date of September 31, 2025. This position is grant funded and may be renewed if funding is available. This assignment will be in-person for 17.5 hours per week.

The major responsibility of the candidate is to provide comprehensive, academic and career counseling services to student parents, who come from a diverse and multicultural population. All counseling faculty are expected to participate in weekly department meetings and professional development activities, as well as participate in college-wide activities and shared governance committees. The Counseling assignment may include day, evening, and weekend duties. A typical work schedule is Monday and Thursday from 8:30am-3pm and Wednesday 8am-12pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Provide academic, career, transfer and personal counseling to student parents who are low income, educationally disadvantaged.

• Interpret Family Resource Center (FRC) grant eligibility standards, admissions procedures, and college regulations.

• Conduct orientations to familiarize students with FRC programs, services, and mutual responsibilities. In addition, familiarize students with the college environment, program, services, 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 assessments.

• Assess needs, recommend success strategies, and monitor student progress.

• 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; prepare reports; and other related written materials.

• Assist with grant reports and data collection.

• Schedule, plan and conduct group workshops, field trips and activities for current student parents and their children and may conduct special topic workshops related to student parents.

• Refer students to appropriate college programs and community agencies.

• Write letters of recommendation for students.

• Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Graduation Office.

• Collaborate with the Child Development Center, CalWORKs, and EOPS/CARE to help support student parents.

• Participate in LAVC and FRC outreach and recruitment activities, events, advisory committee meetings, graduation and other events.

• Participate in professional development workshops and conferences.

• Other duties as assigned by department chairperson.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling OR the equivalent

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

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

GENERAL 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.

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 student parents.

• Prior Experience working with low income, educationally disadvantaged, parenting 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.

• 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 depending on verified education and professional preparation. The current starting annual salary range is from: $47,868 to $85,446 for the 12-month academic year. The doctoral differential is $2,766 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 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 references including the names, titles, address, telephone numbers 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.

Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. 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, Email or In-Person. 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. Final determination of part time faculty assignments is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability. Hiring will depend on availability of funding. The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.

For consideration, please complete the application and attach required documents by 4:30 PM on Friday, August 30, 2024. Immediate filing is recommended. For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Dr. Elizabeth Negrete at negretme@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

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