"Part-Time EOPS Counselor"

PART-TIME COUNSELOR (PART-TIME NOT TO EXCEED 67% OF A FULL-TIME LOAD)

Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule

Starting Salary Range: $74.69 - $100.11*

*Salary placement determined by documented education and experience. Pay Per One (1) Credit Semester Lecture Unit

THE POSITION:

Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as an educator who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential, we invite you to apply for this position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

• This position requires development and review of curriculum, as well as, assessment of student learning.
• The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening, or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format.
• The assignments are based on departmental need on a semester-by-semester basis.
• This position is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association.

Under the direction and supervision of the Dean of Student Support, the EOPS Counselor will provide a wide range of counseling, and support services to EOPS students. This position will perform core counseling functions: academic, career, and personal counseling as well as crisis intervention and outreach. May work a flexible schedule that may include summer, evening, weekend, on- and off-campus assignments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities for students who have been historically underserved, particularly in the Latinx community. Gavilan seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community and embraces the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population

• Provide comprehensive counseling services to EOPS students including academic, career and personal counseling on a drop-in and appointment basis both day and evening.
• Provide group counseling sessions, orientations, workshops, and other activities to support students getting information and support related to college success.
• Assist students to understand educational options, clarify educational goals, engage in educational and career planning, participate in the development of Student Educational Plans (SEPs) and course selection.
• Evaluate student progress toward established goals; provide intervention and follow-up services to students on probation and dismissal status.
• Coordinate program activities and student services to support student success.
• Conduct outreach activities and assist students with matriculating into the college.
• Participate in the implementation of transfer and matriculation activities at the college.
• Establish rapport with students; regularly review, monitor, and track students' academic progress to ensure attainment of educational goal.
• Maintain relevant and timely communication with students on caseload throughout their enrollment; and utilize appropriate case management tools and technology to monitor student progress and success.
• Facilitate access to basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation and health services as they relate to our EOPS and foster youth population.
• Facilitate access and exposure to career, leadership and enrichment events and conferences for students.
• Serve as a liaison with on-campus and off-campus agencies that support youth in care i.e., Financial Aid, Accessible Education Center, social services, county office of education, and community agencies.
• Serve as an advocate for students.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Gavilan College

Located in the heart of California between San Jose and Monterey, Gavilan College’s main campus in Gilroy serves a diverse student population in a beautiful, park-like setting. In addition, we have campus centers located in Hollister, San Martin, and South San Jose, which offer students a variety of courses and programs. Gavilan College, a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 60% Latinx student population, is committed to achieving educational equity for all students.