Counselor (EOPS/Next Up/UMOJA) - COA

College Information

Peralta/College Information

College of Alameda

College of Alameda’s mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California’s only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening, and weekend students since its 1970 founding, the College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Position Information

Job Title
Counselor (EOPS/Next Up/UMOJA) - COA

Time Base
1.0 FTE 10 months

Compensation
$66,714 - $90,105/yr - 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 19.10% 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 impacts 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 benefits 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 (243)

City
Alameda

State
CA

Job Description Summary


Under direction from the Dean, Counseling, Special Programs and Grants, performs a variety of duties in the Student Services departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides culturally sensitive academic, career, and personal counseling for students served by Extended Opportunity Programs and Services ( EOPS ), Next Up, and UMOJA .

• Teaches college orientation, college success, and career and life planning classes for EOPS, Next Up, and UMOJA students.

• Conducts presentations and workshops for EOPS, Next Up, and UMOJA students, including EOPS and Next Up orientations for new students and workshops for students to develop academic success skills, and address academic/progress probation and/or academic/progress dismissal.

• Outreaches with EOPS and Next Up staff to recruit EOPS and Next Up students.

• Maintains quality counseling records for the EOPS, Next Up and UMOJA caseload.

• Counsel students in the exploration of majors and careers and the development of student educational plans (SEPs) that maintain EOPS and Next Up eligibility.

• Participates in outreach to local high schools and recruitment of EOPS, Next Up, and UMOJA .

• Provides professional service that includes counseling, advising, evaluation of college transcripts, attendance at meetings, and participation in the governance structure of the college and the district.

• Provides counseling to students regarding information and advice on educational programs, occupational programs, and degree and transfer requirements (e.g., ASSIST, IGETC, CSU GE, Private, HBCU, HSI, ANAPISI, AA/AS transfer degrees, local AA/AS degrees, etc.).

• Maintains proficiency with and seeks professional development for technology, resources, and tools related to academic counselin.g

• Participates in applicable campus committees and demonstrates general understanding of Guided Pathways.

• Provides case management services for EOPS, Next Up and UMOJA and supports the EOPS and CARE programs, including academic, personal, and vocational counseling.

• Assists EOPS and Next Up students in assessing other campus services, including but not limited to, programs for special needs testing ( SAS ), financial assistance, and job placement.

• Establishes a working relationship with governmental and community-based entities such as the Alameda County Social Services Agency, Oakland and City of Alameda Housing Authority, Alameda County Food Bank, City of Alameda Social Service Human Relations Board, and Alameda Family Services organization.

• Provides academic, career and personal counseling for students served by EOPS, Next Up and UMOJA student

• Plans, organizes, develops, and coordinates programs and services directed at serving EOPS, Next Up, and Umoja students.

• Collaborates with EOPS / CARE /CalWORKs/Next Up Project Manager in the implementation of the EOPS and Next Up program.s

• Establishes and maintains liaison with community agencies and college programs that may prove useful to EOPS and Next Up and Umoja students.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the college.

The 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 Counselor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• 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 inter-segmental education partners such as 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.); and

• Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Rehabilitation Qualifications Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work, or Career Development;

AND

2. Have completed a minimum of nine (9) semester units of college coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or
persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantage;s

OR

3. Have completed 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 persons handicapped by language, social, or economic disadvantages;

AND

4. Have completed six-semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college counseling program, or possession of a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( MFT )

OR

5. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Counselor Credential. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990.)

6. The equivalent qualifications.
(Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in a multicultural work group desired;

• Experience working with community groups, particularly in high-risk communities;

• Bilingual skills in area language groups;

• Experience in collaborating with others in a services program;

• Experience in using personal computers for students, tracking, transfer and employment information and communication; and

• Possession of a doctorate from an accredited college or university.

Environmental Demands

Other Requirements

Tools & Equipment Used

Application Deadline Date
February 16, 2023

Open Date
01/19/2023