General Counselor (Learning Communities/AANHPI Emphasis) - Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Position

Ideal Candidate Statement

Ohlone College serves a diverse community including significant Asian-American and Latinx student populations and is committed to equitable outcomes in student achievement. Ohlone prides itself as a Learning College with the motto “A World of Cultures United in Learning” and the ideal candidate will have experience with counseling strategies that lead to improved outcomes for underserved students. We are looking for excellent counseling faculty who are student-oriented in their approach, dedicated to student success, and have a strong commitment to the mission and ideals of the community college.  

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, including 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. The College is committed to environmental sustainability and looks to all employees to support this important goal.

Under the general supervision of the Administrator, in collaboration with the Dean of Counseling and Special Programs, the 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; assignment to support a student population, including, but not limited to AANHPI, Puente, UMOJA, Veterans, Career Technical Education, and formerly incarcerated; 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, and Tutoring Center to ensure efficiency of services provided to students and implementation of innovative approaches to better serve students. This position may require assignments in the evenings and/or weekends and/or at off campus locations including online counseling.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for guidance and counseling functions of the assigned program.  
2. Assist with students’ career exploration and program selection, adjustments to college and personal development.
3. Provide students with information regarding resources, opportunities and assistance available to them at the college and in the community including procedures for enrollment, assessment, financial aid and academic progress.
4. Ensure student populations are engaged in a guided pathways framework, including completion of comprehensive educational plans.
5. Advocate for equitable opportunities for the college's diverse student population.
6. Actively engage in technological tools designed to assist the students and institution in moving students toward goal completion.
7. Teach Personal Development courses, as assigned, in accordance with post-secondary level established course outlines.  
8. Develop curriculum and contribute to the Program Review process.
9. Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and student learning outcomes and provide feedback to students in a timely manner.
10. 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. 
11. Serve as a resource for faculty in dealing with individual student problems; refer students to appropriate campus and community resources as needed.
12. Engage in activities that enhance rapport with local high school, Department of Rehabilitation, industry partners, and/or four-year institutions.
13. Organize new student orientation, time management, organizational skills, and stress management workshops.
14. Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports), including mandated reports focusing on Title 5 regulations.
15. Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of curriculum as well as assess student learning outcomes at the course and program levels.
16. Continue in related professional career development throughout employment and remain current in the field through course work, conferences, workshops and other appropriate means.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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;
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.

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

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience counseling students about community college options, including certificates, associates degrees and/or transferring to four-year institutions.
2. Experience developing/coordinating workshops and events.
3. Experience in developing and coordinating culturally responsive learning communities.
4. Experience in working with culturally diverse student populations (teaching or other situations in a leadership role).
5. Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with Asian American, African American, Latinx, Native American, and other minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate one’s relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students and others.
6. A commitment to participatory governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
7. Experience in the use of computer technology as a teaching tool, including experience with course management systems (i.e. Blackboard, Canvas, etc.).
8. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
9. Ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Required Application Materials: The below items must be uploaded as attachments for your application to be complete and considered.

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
2. A cover letter addressing the listed desirable qualifications and personal/professional qualities.
3. A list of courses/workshops that you are teaching or have recently taught.
4. A statement of counseling philosophy focused on student success. Applicant may discuss how to apply counseling techniques to work with a diverse student population, to empower students, and to foster equity and inclusion. (500 words)
5. A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.
6. Unofficial copies of all college transcripts. Official sealed transcripts will be required at the time of hire. 
7. Diversity question response: What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, and how would you apply this commitment as you conduct your responsibilities in this position?