"Counselor, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)"

Counselor, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016577FT

Location: Fullerton College

Department: FC EOPS/CARE

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Full Time, Tenure Track

Job Description

• Apply student development philosophy and theory to provide comprehensive counseling services regarding degree and vocational education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification and personal life management to EOPS students from diverse backgrounds.
• Counsel EOPS students regarding choice of transfer institutions and requirements for programs at other colleges or universities.
• Counsel EOPS students regarding career choices, goal setting and decision making.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program.
• Participate in EOPS statewide and additional counseling related professional development activities.
• Provide orientation and onboarding support for prospective EOPS students.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle, and Program Review development.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
• Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging diverse and/or underserved students. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Asian, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Maintain formal office and campus hours.
• Participate in department, division, and program meetings.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

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. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

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

Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated a minimum of two years full-time capacity of EOPS counseling experience or equivalent.
• Experience working with California community college student support services programs including Financial Aid, EOPS, CARE, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, DSS, and System Impacted.
• Demonstrates competence in providing counseling services as evidenced by appropriate guidance to students’ career, academic, financial, psychological, and social/personal goals.
• Experience in post-secondary career and transfer counseling, with a focus on academic and career exploration.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of career development assessment tools for helping students determine their major and career paths.
• Experience using electronic student education plans, course placements, and student information systems and internet for academic and career planning in a community college setting.
• Ability to develop comprehensive student educational program plan (SEPP) in accordance with Title 5, section 56236 including but not limited to general education and transfer requirements for public, private, and out of state universities.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and the program review cycle, and Advisory Committee Title 5, section 56208.
• Demonstrated teaching and workshop facilitation experience in a post-secondary setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting outreach and recruitment while maintaining collaborative partnerships with K-12 schools, community organizations, and post-secondary institutions.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, which foster positive relationships with staff and students.
• Experience with and commitment to working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations to create equitable outcomes for students.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish; English/Vietnamese).

Salary Range: $94,016 - $141,211 Annually

Open Date: 12/09/2025

Close Date: 02/05/2026

Special Instructions Summary: Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is five (5).

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/9088