Counselor

Job Details

Counselor

Closing Date: 6/27/2026
Location: Continuing Education

Pay Information:
Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.
The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0
Position Number: 00120657
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type: Academic
Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty
Department: Student Services

The Position:
From San Diego College of Continuing Education President Dr. Tina M. King: Established in 1914, San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is among the oldest and largest noncredit institutions in the nation, serving approximately 20,000 students annually at seven campuses across the city of San Diego, at various community locations, and online. As the adult education arm of the San Diego Community College District, our students are among the most diverse in California—culturally, ethnically, and educationally–and our college is proud to be playing a preeminent role in alleviating poverty in our community.

San Diego College of Continuing Education commits to student success and community enrichment by providing tuition-free, accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and support services to diverse learners in pursuit of lifelong learning, training, career advancement, and pathways to for-credit colleges. Our programs are specialized to address essential areas of adult education and workforce development, including short-term career training in priority industry sectors; English as a Second Language; basic skills; an Emeritus program for those 55 years old or older; and Disability Support Programs and Services. The San Diego College of Continuing Education’s career training programs alone contribute a quarter-billion dollars to the San Diego regional economy each year. San Diego College of Continuing Education was one of the first noncredit institutions in the U.S. to be separately accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), recognized for its impactful community presence, innovative programs, and commitment to transforming lives through accessible education and career pathways.

At San Diego College of Continuing Education, we are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success. Joining SDCCE means becoming part of a dynamic team that is deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate this commitment are encouraged to apply.

CalWORKs/ISSP Counselor: Under the direction of the Dean of Student Support Programs, the CalWORKs/ISSP Counselor is responsible for offering strategic direction in improving access, retention, and completion of students receiving public assistance and immigrant-based student populations. The Counselor leads both programs in coordinating and implementing strategies to increase student success through academic counseling, work-study coordination, case management, and individualized support services. The Counselor serves as a liaison, advocate, and educator concerning the unique needs, experiences, and challenges faced by student parents balancing educational pursuits with parenting responsibilities and welfare-to-work requirements, as well as binational students, global students (English Learners), undocumented students (Dreamers), immigrant professionals, and LGBTQIA+ students.

CalWORKs Program Responsibilities: The Counselor faculty participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the CalWORKs program, which provides comprehensive support services to help participants achieve self-sufficiency through education and career training. This includes coordinating with county welfare departments to ensure compliance with welfare-to-work requirements while prioritizing education as a pathway to economic independence. The Counselor develops Individual Training Plans (ITPs), coordinates work-study placements, facilitates student success workshops, and connects students with supportive services including transportation, textbooks, and exam fees.

ISSP (Immigration Student Success Program) Responsibilities: The Counselor oversees the ISSP Resource Center at the Cesar Chavez Campus, providing immediate student assistance and serving as a central hub for student engagement. The Counselor manages community-building activities including ISSP WhatsApp Groups (separate for English and Spanish speakers), weekly ISSP Student Zoom Forums addressing educational paradigms and cultural adaptation, and ISSP field trips to college and university campuses. The Counselor facilitates the ISSP Pipeline to Promise program to promote transfer opportunities for immigrant-based students, assists students in navigating the U.S. educational system, and advocates for students with credit college admissions and financial aid departments regarding California residency qualification, visa status policies, and scholarship program enhancements.

The CalWORKs/ISSP Counselor position is responsible for providing specialized academic and career counseling, coordinating community events and resource sharing, facilitating cultural adaptation support, and connecting diverse student populations with comprehensive resources to help them achieve educational success and sustainable employment, ultimately supporting their transition from public assistance to self-sufficiency and successful integration into the U.S. educational system.