Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Counselor Location Los Rios Community College District (Sacramento City College) Department Location Student Services Posting Number F01131P The Institution
About
Founded in 1916, Sacramento City College ( SCC ) is a multi-campus, urban college that consists of a 70-acre main campus across from William Land Park. The college has two educational centers, one in Davis on the campus of the University of California, Davis, and one in West Sacramento located adjacent to the public library, community center and civic center. SCC is a vibrant teaching and learning institution with approximately 20,000 day and evening students and is recognized as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ).

Our Strengths
SCC has a rich history in the community and has expanded educational opportunities to students across the region. SCC awards Associate in Arts or Science degrees as well as Associate Degrees for Transfer, which guarantee transfer into the California State University system. The college offers Career Education certificates and degrees, transfer credit for students who desire to continue their education at a four-year college or university, and instruction in basic skills such as English, English as a second language, and mathematics.

Our Vision
Faculty and staff at SCC value a collaborative and diverse campus community. As one of four colleges within the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento City College embraces change, values excellence in academic achievement and supports the success of students as they pursue their dreams.

Position Summary
General Responsibilities:
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: counseling services and/or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

The department maintains a focus on:
● Trends and challenges facing community college students.
● Counseling designed to support student retention and success.
● Counseling academically and/or economically disadvantaged students.
● Counseling students with an emphasis on pathways and achieving student equity.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here .

Assignment Responsibilities
The assignment may include, but is not limited to:

• Providing crisis intervention and personal counseling.
• Providing individual and group counseling to assist students in making decisions regarding associate’s degree, certificate programs, transfer, and occupational/career goals.
• Preparing and maintaining counseling records using current technology, relaying pertinent information to college personnel as needed, and respecting the confidentiality of such records as required by law.
• Providing counseling for issues impacting retention, persistence, and academic success, and referring students to resources as appropriate and necessary.
• Aiding students in resolving personal and social problems that may adversely affect their achievement.
• Studying the needs, interests, abilities, achievements, and aptitudes of students.
• Administering assessments and inventories/career tests to groups or individual students and interpreting the results.
• Overseeing outreach activities.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with instructional areas, outreach centers, feeder high schools, neighboring colleges, and community resource agencies; fostering effective high school/college relations.
• Assisting students in career exploration using current technology, in developing an understanding of the employment environment, and in making and implementing career decisions.
• Assisting students in exploring four-year college transfer options, in understanding transfer agreements and transfer degrees, and in making sound decisions related to transferring.
• Studying the needs, interests, abilities, achievements, and aptitudes of students.
• Providing counseling for issues impacting retention, persistence, and academic success, and referring students to resources as appropriate and necessary.
• Participating in the planning and implementation of the Student Success Plan activities, including counseling, developing Student Education Plan (iSEPs), facilitating course planning, follow-up, and supporting student success programs as directed.
• Making recommendations to assist the college in fulfilling its obligation to students, consistent with the Student Success and Support Program ( SSSP ) Plan.

Work Year 174 days Work Schedule
The instructional assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes. Total Hrs per Week/Day 7.5 hours per day Special Requirements Minimum Qualifications
1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution, completed by July 1, 2022, in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work, Career Development, or the equivalent.*

AND
2A. Completion of a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons impacted by language, social or economic disadvantages; OR,
2B. Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling fieldwork courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons impacted by language, social or economic disadvantages.

AND
3. Have two years of occupational experience or the equivalent in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons impacted by language, social or economic disadvantages.

4. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTES :

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for information on, and a sample letter for, the equivalency determination process .
  
  

Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts).
   
   

Notes:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here .

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested

Physical Demands Salary $51,723 - $90,660 annually. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overload, and stipends. LRCCD Salary Schedules Additional Salary Information No additional salary information to note

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 06/30/2022 Closing Date 08/07/2022 Open Continuously No Beginning and/or Ending Dates
Full-Time, Tenure Track Position
Beginning on or about September 1, 2022. How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to HR@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

All faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated in order to:

• be physically present on District premises for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• participate in District activities for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
• be inside a building or office

unless they receive an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation.

All new hires must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious exemption within forty-five (45) calendar days of hire. Within seven (7) calendar days, all new hires must show proof they have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine, or have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

For the latest information on the COVID Vaccine mandate, please visit the COVID Vaccine Requirements informational page.

Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18418 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
   • Yes
   • No
2. I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form 'Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime', P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
   • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
   • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
   • No answer
3. Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Select the appropriate answer.
   • I possess the minimum qualifications for this discipline as listed on the job announcement. (Attach unofficial transcripts from an accredited college/university and/or evidence of job experience.)
   • I possess a valid California Community College Credential for this discipline. (Attach a copy of appropriate credential with application.)
   • I possess qualifications equivalent to those listed and have attached evidence. (To review Equivalency Process.)
   • I have previously been granted equivalency to teach this discipline by the Los Rios Community College District. (Attach the Equivalency Determination Form P-38 and transcripts.)
4. Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
   • College Department
   • CareerBuilder
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed (Vitea.com)
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Oakland
   • Community College Registry Job Fair: Los Angeles
   • Community College Registry Online Job Board
   • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
   • CommunityCollegeJobs
   • Comunidad
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • D'Primeramano Magazine
   • EdJoin
   • Facebook (Campaign)
   • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
   • Glassdoor
   • Greater Sacramento Urban League
   • Handshake (CSU, UC Job Boards)
   • HigheredJobs
   • Indeed
   • Instagram
   • Job Sites
   • Job Journal
   • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
   • LinkedIn
   • Los Rios Community College District Employee
   • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
   • Los Rios Community College District Website
   • LRCCD Resource Group - API (Asian Pacific Islander Legacy)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
   • LRCCD Resource Group Native American Collaborative (NAC)
   • LRCCD Resource Group - Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
   • Professional Networks
   • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Builders Exchange
   • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
   • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
   • SacramentoWorks
   • The HUB
   • Twitter
   • YouTube
   • ZipRecruiter

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Unofficial Transcript 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 1
5. Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcript 2
2. Unofficial Transcript 3
3. Unofficial Transcript 4
4. Unofficial Transcript 5
5. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
6. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
7. Employee Request for Transfer Form
8. California Community College Instructor’s Credential