"Part-Time Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Counselor"

Posted: 28-Jan-26

Location: Gilroy Campus

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5214187

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

Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule - Lab

Starting Salary Range: $68.52- $73.57*

*Salary placement determined by documented education and experience

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 a professional who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential through innovative, structural change, we invite you to apply for the Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Adjunct Counselor. 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.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Basic Needs & Success, the Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Adjunct Counselor will provide a wide range of program counseling, and support services to current and formerly incarcerated students. This position will provide specialized support using a trauma-informed, case-management approach to supporting current and formerly incarcerated students. Perform core counseling functions: academic, career, and personal counseling as well as crisis intervention and outreach. This position will require 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 currently or formerly incarcerated 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 second chance pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

The Higher Aspirations Juvenile Justice Adjunct Counselor is responsible for providing delivery of core counseling services which will occur both on-campus and off-campus in multiple ways: in-person, on-line/virtual, individual and group meetings. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide personal, career, and educational counseling to current and formerly incarcerated youth and young adults.
• Conduct outreach activities, assist current and formerly incarcerated individuals with verifying eligibility for services and matriculating into the college
• Establish a rapport with students; monitor and track students' academic progress to ensure attainment of educational goal.
• Maintain contact with students throughout their enrollment; and use an early alert system to ensure student persistence and success.
• In collaboration with the college administration, EOPS, CalWORKs/Fresh Success, NextUp and other counselors, implement effective retention and engagement efforts to support the success of formerly incarcerated students.
• Address the counseling and advising needs of students; Prepare multi-year academic plans for graduation and transfer.
• This position may teach counseling, career, and orientation courses related to the assignment as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned. Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of faculty.

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.