Monterey Peninsula College

(Part-Time Faculty Pool) - TRIO Math-Science Upward Bound Counselor

Salary: $69.14 - $94.12 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time Instructor

Job Number: 2020-00230

Closing: Continuous

Location: Monterey, CA

Division: Student Services

Description

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time teaching assignments in this discipline. Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students... [full commitment text abbreviated for brevity, but include key parts].

Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) is currently accepting applications to establish a part-time assignment in this discipline. TRIO Math-Science Upward Bound (MSUB) is a federal grant funded program designed to assist 10th-12th grade first-generation and/or low-income students pursue a higher education. Support services are intended to assist eligible students to achieve academic success by developing academic skills necessary to succeed in college.

The Part-Time Counselor will assist the Coordinator/Counselor in the overall operations of the MPC MSUB Program activities in the Monterey Peninsula School District. The Part-Time Counselor will also assist in recruiting participants, providing workshops, academic advising for project participants, and assistance in completing the college admissions process.

Assignments include: Day, evening and weekend hours at the Monterey campus, Marina EducationCenter, and other sites in the community.

Example of Duties

• Provides academic, career, and personal counseling to high school students participating in the Math-Science Upward Bound Program.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement Summer Academy at UC Santa Cruz, including residential and academic components. (Due to COVID-19, this duty will not occur for summer 2021)
• Work collaboratively with targeted secondary schools and other educational institutions, to develop and maintain working relationships to support student success.
• Plans and implements college orientation experiences such as field trips, mentor and study skills workshops, math/science regional summer applications, and career and college search activities.
• Assists the Math-Science Upward Bound Coordinator/Counselor in recruiting and selecting eligible students.
• Assists students to qualify and apply to college through academic advising, SAT and ACT preparation, and assisting with college applications and financial aid applications.
• Teaches College Orientation and Career Planning classes in the Math-Science Upward Bound summer program.
• Maintains appropriate records of activities and student participation.
• Refers students to other appropriate services for assistance, support, or advice beyond the responsibility of the counselor.
• Assists students develop appropriate educational plans.
• Reviews each high school student's schedule of classes and transcripts to assure that the student is pursuing a planned educational program.
• Provides students with institutional information about financial aid and college application policies and procedures.
• Monitors the Math-Science Upward Bound attendance policy.
• Coordinates information and services with the other college counselors at MPC and at high schools and colleges/universities.
• Assists the Coordinator/Counselor in follow-up research on former Math-Science Upward Bound students attending post-secondary schools.
• Assists the Coordinator/Counselor with data collection and submission of reports including the Annual Performance Report.
• Supervises/coordinates and evaluates district student help and work study students as such positions are assigned and submits accurate records, time cards, and other required documents promptly.
• Conducts structured field trips for Math-Science Upward Bound students to transfer institutions as identified by the Math-Science Upward Bound Coordinator/Counselor.
• Attends department meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Math-Science Upward Bound Coordinator/Counselor.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Qualifications

• 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, OR
• Bachelor's in one of the above AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) valid in California, OR
• The equivalent. (Equivalency Forms must be submitted for consideration)

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following items:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts. We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the applicant's expense.
• Equivalency Form (optional, based on minimum qualifications).