Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) Counselor

College Information

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Laney College

Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.

Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney’s campus each day.

The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges ( ACCJC ) in summer 2009 – a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

Position Information

Job Title
Extended Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) Counselor

Time Base
40 Hours/Week

Compensation
$64,148 - $86,639/Month Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Benefits Information

FRINGE BENEFITS
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. The value of the employer contribution towards your benefits may increase your total compensation by as much as 47%. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage*

• Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

In addition to your contribution, Peralta pays 16.92% of your salary to the State Teachers Retirement System ( STRS ). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA (Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act) went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalSTRS. Specific information regarding the changes can be found at http://www.calstrs.com/post/frequently-asked-questions-ab-340-public-employees-pension-reform-act-2013. For further up to date information on CalSTRS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calstrs.com. The CalSTRS member handbook is available at http://www.calstrs.com/calstrs-member-handbook. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65. Other benefits include 10 days sick leave, and holidays.

Other voluntary benefits include:

• Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)

• Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)

• Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans

• Credit union membership

• Prepaid legal plan participation

• Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children

* Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.

Position Type
Academic

Department
Student Services -EOPS/DSPS (543)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under direction, the E.O.P.S. Counselor performs a variety of duties in the Extended Opportunities Programs and Services Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides academic, career and personal counseling for students served by Extended Opportunity Programs and Services.
• Plans, organizes, develops and coordinates programs and services directed at serving EOPS students.
• Assists program coordinator in the implementation of the Cooperative Agencies and Resources ( CARE ) Program.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with community agencies and college programs that may prove useful to EOPS students.
• Teaches college orientation and career and life planning classes for EOPS students.
• Assists with training and supervision of peer advisors.
• Conducts presentations and workshops for EOPS students, including orientations for new students and workshops for students on progress probation.
• Provides narrative and statistics for the EOPS Program.
• Develops exit, follow-up and program evaluation.
• Attends counseling department staff meetings, EOPS staff meetings, professional conferences and meetings.
• Participates with staff to recruit EOPS students.
• Develops educational plans and reviews the EOPS Student Mutual Responsibility Contract with students.
• Arranges assessments, college orientations and tutoring for EOPS students.
• Maintains quality counseling records for EOPS caseload.
• Participates in EOPS campus/community outreach efforts .

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

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

• Maintenance of office hours;
• Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, selecting appropriate program materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program;
• Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current;
• Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with intersegmental education partners (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.);
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

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, or career development;
AND
Completion of a minimum of nine (9) semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages;
OR
2. Completion of six (6) semester units or the equivalent of a college level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or with persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages;
AND
Two (2) years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
OR
3. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Counselor Credential. ( THE CREDENTIAL WILL NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR TENURE ) (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990)
OR
4. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable as the college transcripts, as required by the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. Equivalency is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications).
5. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience working with community groups, particularly in high-risk communities.
2. Bilingual skills in area language groups.
3. Experience in collaborating with others in a services program.
4. Experience in using personal computers for students, tracking, transfer and employment information and communication.
5. Possession of a Ph.D. Degree from an accredited college or university.

Environmental Demands

Other Requirements

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Application Deadline Date
January 30, 2023

Open Date
12/19/2022