Counselor/General Tenured Track - Berkeley

College Information

Peralta/College Information

Berkeley City College

Berkeley City College (BCC), one of California’s 112 community colleges, is centrally located in downtown Berkeley, only 1-1/2 blocks from the U.C. campus. The college’s mission is to contribute to the success of all students and to the well-being of the community by offering the best possible education which promises intellectual growth, social mobility, economic development and an understanding of diverse ideas and peoples. BCC is ranked second in the state in the percentage of students who transfer to U.C. Berkeley.

BCC serves students who seek general education, transfer to four-year universities, associate degrees and certificates in liberal arts, the sciences, career/technical areas, or foundational skills. BCC students represent a diverse mix of ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. Many are the first in their families to attend college. The college is an active partner in local economic development and employment training endeavors and maintains a strong and unique collaboration with U.C. Berkeley. Berkeley City College’s world-class faculty has created a student-centered learning community dedicated to academic excellence and student success. They have won distinction in the sciences, arts, English, humanities, multimedia arts, and the social sciences.

Position Information

Job Title
Counselor/General Tenured Track - Berkeley

Time Base
Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Compensation
$72,148 - $97,444/Year Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Position Type
Academic

Department
Student Services-VP (841)

City
Berkeley

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Students Services, or designee, performs general counseling with a diverse, multi-ethnic population of community college students. Assignment will include academic, career and personal counseling; related transfer activities; teaching; and performs the following general and specific functions.

Counseling schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment. Counselors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides general counseling which includes providing students with information and advice regarding educational programs, occupational programs and degree and transfer requirements.
• Teaches classes that may include orientation to college, college preparedness, career and life planning, college success, study skills, career exploration, preparation for college/university transfer, human development and/or counseling; and facilitates small group discussions and workshops. Teaching may include up to fifty (50) percent of the counseling load.
• Assists students in the selection of majors, careers, and the development of student educational plans.
• Assists students with the decision-making process and exploration of alternatives in regard to college adjustment, personal growth and development, social adjustments and goals.
• Participates in the college-wide matriculation program.
• Administers vocational/career assessment instruments and interprets findings with students.
• Represents the Counseling Department on college and district committees.
• Participates in outreach and training activities with high schools, four-year institutions and/or community agencies.
• Provides professional service that includes counseling, advising, evaluation of transcripts, attendance at meetings and participation in the governance structure of the college and the district.
• Provides on-line academic advising.
• Responsible for continuously updating professional competency through post-graduate and/or in-service training.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the college.

The Counselor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

• Maintenance of office hours.
• Perform departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and select appropriate program materials; work with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program.
• Participate in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings, and governance structure of the College and District.
• Pursue professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology.
• Perform professional outreach activities (e.g., work with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and based on need, participate in an industry advisory committee for a program, work with inter-segmental education partners such as high school, adult school and other colleges and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula and career pathways in the discipline, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Career Development.
2. OR Possession of a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
3. OR May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Counselor Credential. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
4. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable as college transcripts, as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications).
5. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

• At least two years of community college experience with a diverse multi-ethnic student population.
• Experience teaching counseling-related courses and/or conducting workshops.
• Ability to write, speak, and converse in both English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated individual and group counseling skills utilizing developmental methodologies with under-prepared and basic skills community college students.
• Experience using microcomputers, multi-media, and the internet in counseling or related activities.
• Possess a multilingual, multicultural background.

Application Deadline Date
April 17, 2026

Open Date
03/18/2026