Monterey Peninsula College
Counselor-Dual Enrollment, Full-Time (one-year contract)
Salary: $66,927.00 - $81,286.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: 2021-00110
Closing: 5/1/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Student Services
Description
The successful candidate will provide academic, career, and personal counseling to Monterey Peninsula College's diverse student population. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for teaching sections of Counseling Guidance courses and providing counseling services to students in the Dual Enrollment program, including, but not limited to low-income, English language learners, former foster youth, adult school and career technical education students.
Teach a variety of courses, during the day, evening, or online at the Monterey
campus, Marina Education Center and/or other designated locations.
Full time faculty have responsibilities outside the classroom through contributions to the department and the college which include curriculum development and evaluation, and participation in student achievement and success. Faculty are expected to engage in campus life and become involved in college committees.
Example of Duties
As a fulltime Counseling faculty member in the Counseling Department, the successful candidate will also:
Assist targeted high school students in assessing, planning, and implementing their immediate and long-range goals through programs such as Enrollment, Jump Start, Guided Pathways, and other academic and student services programs designed to facilitate their college readiness and early commitment to college.
Support a student caseload using holistic advising approaches, proactive outreach, and data-informed strategy in an effort to assess potential roadblocks, take early action to mitigate them, and advocate on behalf of students.
Teach a variety of Student Development courses online and/or in classroom and workshops such as Orientation, Advisement, Career Planning, Goal Selection, Study Skills, Test Taking Techniques, and Note-Taking.
Assist students in the development of their Student Education Plans.
Utilize technology to monitor student risk trends over time, track student performance and progress toward graduation, and proactively reach out to students in need of intervention.
Educate students on enrollment, registration, major selection, college processes, and new student success strategies.
Participate in department, division, and institutional goals and activities by assisting in the planning and delivery of programs and new initiatives.
In collaboration with the Student Outreach and Retention Director and the Marketing Director works to develop and implement district-wide marketing and recruitment strategies for the Dual Enrollment program emphasizing the value of college success courses.
Prepare and maintain accurate counseling records using current technology, relay pertinent information to college personnel as needed, and respect the confidentiality of such records as required by law.
Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and learning objectives.
Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, census reports).
Engage in activities that enhance the department's rapport with area high schools to foster concurrent/dual enrollment opportunities as well as other potential activities with colleges and businesses.
Hold required office hours and attend division/department meetings, on/off campus.
Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, institutional committee assignments, student recruitment and retention, and engage in participatory governance committees and campus life activities.
Communicate and work cooperatively with the Director, Partnerships and Pathways (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would enhance the development of the department and college.
Perform duties described in Board policy, the Faculty Handbook, the MPCTA Contract, and as assigned at the Monterey campus, and other duties as assigned.
Teach a variety of courses, during the day, evening, or online at the Monterey campus, Marina Education Center and/or other designated locations.
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Qualifications
Proof of Vaccination
New employees may begin working in their assignments only after the District has received proof that the person is fully vaccinated or an exemption has been approved.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's 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
A Bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT);
OR
The equivalent.
AND Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, religious, sexualorientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students attending a community college

• Note: Graduate students currently finishing up work on a Master's degree may apply with the understanding that, if they are offered the position, it will be a conditional offer. Such an offer would be contingent upon meeting all the requirements and qualifications associated with the position, including conferral of a Master's degree in the required discipline(s). A transcript showing college coursework is insufficient. In order to meet this requirement, no later than July 10, 2023, finalists are required to submit Official transcripts to MPC Human Resources that reflect conferral of the required degree. After the District receives the Official transcripts confirming conferral of the degree as well as completion of all other pre-employment requirements, the offer of employment will be submitted to our Board of Trustees for approval no later than at its July 2023 regular meeting.

DEGREE EQUIVALENCY:
Should the applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline but the degree has a different title or area of expertise or coursework that is different then the Minimum Qualifications listed in the job announcement, please complete an Equivalency Application utilizing the link below and submit with your application. https://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/campus-resources/human-resources/equivalency
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of student development theory, first-year specific theory, and effective student success, retention, and completion strategies.
Knowledge of and commitment to community college counseling and teaching.
Experience with or knowledge of California Community College Chancellor's Office initiatives (AB 705, Guided Pathways, Dual Enrollment etc.)
Experience with or ability to perform counseling services at the community college level.
Experience with or ability to teach Counseling Development courses at the community college level.
Knowledge of the role of lived experiences and intersecting identities in the experience of students, particularly first-generation, adult, and high financial need students.
Experience with or ability to perform recruitment and outreach activities.
Ability to meet the needs of community college learners with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills and goals.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, community partners, and intercampus departments and programs.
Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would promote counseling services.
Demonstrated skill in effective interpersonal communication, collaboration, professionalism, and student advocacy.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
Benefits
Monterey Peninsula College offers excellent employee benefits, ranging from health, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and long-term disability, provides sick leave and contributes to the CalSTRS retirement
plan. Participation in tax deferred plans is available.
Assignment & Anticipated Start Date
Counselors shall work an additional 10 days per year, for a total of 185.5 days, The additional ten (10) days shall be paid at 1/175 of the contract salary per day. The assignment will include a minimum of 35 hours per week (30 hours of student contact time and 5 hours of office/meeting/committee activities).When teaching is assigned, release time will be granted proportionately. The selected candidate will participate in campus wide events beginning in Fall, 2023.
Application Deadline
A completed application and supplemental materials must be submitted online by April 1, 2023. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Completed Online District Application including the Diversity Statement and Supplemental Questions (if required) ;
A cover letter addressing the listed desirable qualifications and personal and professional qualities; cover letter to not exceed a total of two pages, double spaced.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae ;
Unofficial Transcripts of 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. Click on the following link for a list of agencies with evaluation services. List of Agencies Performing Evaluations of Foreign Transcripts.
An Essay addressing the topic listed below. Your essay should not exceed a total of one page, double spaced.
As a counselor, describe your strategies or a best practice in working with first time in college student population (e.g. first-generation including, but not limited to low-income, English language learners, former foster youth, high school/dual enrollment and career technical education students) using equity based practices designed to eliminate barriers to higher education that foster academic and personal success.
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Please upload your materials as PDF files and use file names that clearly reflect the contents of each attachment.
To apply for this position, please go to www.mpc.edu/employment and click on the link for "Full Time Faculty and Administrator Positions." Click on the job title for full details about the position. Additionally you will see an "apply" button immediately above the announcement to the right.
You will be required to create a user account. If you already have a user account with another NeoGov employer, you will be able to use your existing account login information. Please complete all the required components of the application including uploading of your transcripts and other required documents.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (831) 646-4024.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Aileen Sandoval- HR Specialist
Human Resources Department
Monterey Peninsula College
831-646-4024
asandoval@mpc.edu
Conditions of Employment
Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, Risk Assessment or verification of a negative TB exam, proof of fingerprints taken via Live Scan to the Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval.
The District is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.
About the College
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) is a fully accredited California public community college. With an open admissions policy, the college is known for the excellence of its academic programs and student support services. The college has been recognized as a top military friendly school.
Monterey Peninsula College is located on the beautiful central coast of California, approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco. The cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Seaside and the unincorporated areas commonly known as Big Sur, Carmel Valley and Pebble Beach are all served by the district. Monterey Peninsula is known as a world-class destination and the many attractions of the area include an incomparable coastline, numerous state parks, the historical district of Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and several of the most famous golf courses in the world.
Monterey Peninsula College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation and contact information for the Commission can be found at http://www.accjc.org .
ACCJC reaffirmed Monterey Peninsula College's accreditation in June 2018. MPC's accreditation evaluation site visit occurred in October 2016. http://www.mpc.edu/about- mpc/campus-information/accreditation