CASE STUDY 2: STS-ECF - EOPS/CARE (Full Cycle)

THE POSITION:
Pasadena City College is hiring a Full-time, tenure-track Counselor commencing with the 2021-2022 academic year.

We are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse student population.  At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. PCC is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.
 
We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students.  Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.

REASONS WHY THIS POSITION IS ATTRACTIVE:

• EOP&S Counseling is rich in cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Faculty are highly collaborative leading to multiple opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and student research
• Faculty are involved in outreach to the community and local high schools as well as collaboration with area four-year colleges and universities
• Pasadena City College supports ongoing professional development
• Pasadena City College is respected and supported by its community
• Pasadena City College is a world-class institution.  We are ranked first among all community colleges in California in the awarding of associate degrees and ranked first in the awarding of associate degrees to multicultural students
• The Academic Senate, Classified Senate, and Management Association are active in the effective shared governance process of the college

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EOPS NEXTUP COUNSELOR:

• Provide equity-minded solutions that support student success
• Provide support to meet the Student Equity (SE), Student Success and Support Program (SSSP), and Basic Skills (BS) Integrated Plan objectives regarding student performance and retention
• Provide counseling for students regarding goal completion, how to navigate basic skills, how to improve academic probation status, identify financial assistance, and succeed in college, etc.
• Provide assistance to students experiencing academic and /or personal difficulties and make referrals to on and off campus resources as appropriate.
• Assist students in interpreting certificate, associate degree and transfer related requirements in written and computerized form
• Assess needs, recommend success strategies and monitor student progress for adherence to program standards
• Assist students in assessing, planning and implementing their immediate and long-range goals
• Assist students in assessing their aptitudes, abilities and interests and advising them regarding current and future employment trends
• Assist students in career exploration and goal setting strategies utilizing appropriate career resources to address career interest uncertainty equivalency
• Guide students in the psychosocial domain
• Provide case management services to students and monitor the health and safety of students.
• Determine prospective students eligibility for programs and services based on Title 5 Regulations, review incoming transcripts of new and continuing students, and facilitate EOP&S orientations
• Maintain documentation on each EOP&S student that includes:
  • Definition of individual student needs
  • Forms and procedures to track service delivery
  •  Feedback in service usage and effectiveness

• Maintain student records, files, documentation in accordance with federal, state and district policies
• Develop effective liaison relationships with district high school’s guidance personnel; provide curricular and admissions information to prospective applicants
• Develop effective liaison relationships with instructional departments to facilitate advisement and follow-up on EOP&S students
• Train peer advisors and coordinate their services to EOP&S students
• Address procedures that may be interfering with students’ personal, educational and/or career goals including work/life/school balance, financial challenges
• Teach a variety of credit counseling classes; personal growth and development, career planning, and orientation to college
• Lead group counseling sessions for a variety of student groups including new EOP&S students, probation, basic skills, AA/AS, transfer, CTE, Workforce Development
• Serve as a liaison to an assigned academic division
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations, attend conferences and workshops to upgrade skills and knowledge
• Provide outreach services to potential students and the community regarding the educational opportunities and student support services available at PCC
• Contribute to high impact practices for community college student engagement such as First Year Experience program, partner with instructional faculty to design services and conduct intentional advising such as Early Alert
• Provide comprehensive counseling services for Distance Education students
• Develop and maintain counseling notes in the College’s electronic record-keeping software
• Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district
• Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings
• Undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member
• Participate in departmental and college governance activities through committee services and/or other appropriate activities
• Involved in creating and maintaining a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity counseling special populations attending community college such as; low-income students, first generation college students, student athletes, foster youth, undocumented students, LGBTQ+, and formally incarcerated or system impacted students
• Cultural competency as it relates to the understanding of and sensitivity to meeting the needs of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
• Knowledge and commitment to Student Equity
• Knowledge of current issues, trends, and best practices used in student services
• Knowledge of specific approaches, theories, and strategies to address disparities in student success and access to higher education for particular groups
• Knowledge of program review, student learning outcomes, and research methodology, in measuring student success factors and disproportionate impact
• Community college experience with CTE and Workforce Development Programs
• Knowledge of effective counseling and instructional methods and strategies to increase the persistence, success and retention of students
• Knowledge of career development methods, techniques and instruments
• Experience working with a variety of computer systems which support a counseling environment
• Ability to maintain subject matter currency
• Demonstrated passion for, and experience with, counseling and teaching a diverse student body with a broad spectrum of socioeconomic means and academic preparation  
• Experience in using student-centered and innovative pedagogies to counsel, teach and motivate students at all levels of college-readiness
• Demonstrated awareness and/or implementation of effective course assessment techniques
• Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning modalities and abilities
• Experience and proficiency in current teaching and learning technologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A dynamic personality and a strong desire to transform and improve student services
• Up-to-date experience and/or training in online instruction and knowledge of best practices in distance education
• Knowledge of current practices in distance education including learning management systems such as Canvas

• 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

• Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages;

• Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of college –level counseling practicum or counseling fieldwork courses in a community college EOP&S program, or in a program dealing predominately with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages;

• Two years of work experience related to collegiate academic and/or career counseling of ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

• Successful completion of livescan clearance and TB screening
• Successful completion of a physical examination
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Board of Trustees approval

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS 
Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. All materials are submitted electronically through PCC’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at www.pasadena.edu/hr. Please keep in mind the following:

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at HRgeneral@pasadena.edu.
   

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

• A Passion for Learning — We recognize that each one of us will always be a member of the community of learners.
• A Commitment to Integrity — We recognize that ethical behavior is a personal, institutional and societal responsibility.
• An Appreciation for Diversity — We recognize that a diverse community of learners enriches our educational environment.
• A Respect for Collegiality — We recognize that it takes the talents, skills and efforts of the entire campus community, as well as the participation of the broader community, to support our students in their pursuit of learning.
• A Recognition of Our Heritage — We recognize that we draw upon the College’s long-standing tradition of excellence to offer innovative services to our students and communities.
   

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.