Counselor (Temporary Faculty, Grant-Funded)

Salary: See Position Description

Location Everett Community College

Job Type Full-Time Faculty

Division Strategic Enrollment Management & Student Success

Department: Counseling Center

Closing Date 11/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

First review date (applicant screening begins): 11/10/2025

We are committed to hiring, developing, retaining, and promoting individuals who exemplify the mission, vision, and core values of our institution and possess the skills and experience to meet the needs of our students.

Overview


The Counseling & Student Success Department provides academic, career, and short-term personal counseling to currently enrolled students, as well as referrals to campus and community resources that support student success. Specifically, this position is funded through workforce funding and will support a diverse population of students who work to overcome barriers to earning a higher education. Counselors may also teach Human Development courses on topics such as Career and Life Planning, Stress Management, and Human Relations in the Workplace.

TITLE: Counselor, Temporary Faculty, Grant- Funded

SALARY: $79,576.14 - $83,554.95

DEPARTMENT: Counseling, Human Development, & Human Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Counseling Services

POSITION NUMBER: 00017194

This position is eligible for hybrid work location, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy (Download PDF reader)

Duties & Responsibilities


Counseling

• Provide educational, career and short-term personal counseling, and crisis intervention for individuals and groups.
• Advise students in their course selections, programs, and pathways.
• Develop and provide academic warning interventions.
• Interpret placement test scores to make placement decisions, following college policy.
• Refer students to college services, community agencies and other professionals as appropriate.
• May administer and interpret group and individual assessments for counseling purposes.
• May provide workshops and training related to counseling services.

Program Advising

• Full-time faculty will be responsible for advising a caseload of currently enrolled students.
• Participate at least once annually in professional development to maintain and update advising skills.
• Participate in quarterly Advising cross-training per quarter as requested by the Dean/Supervisor.
• Provide Program Advising as assigned for students in all areas in which the faculty member has been cross-trained.
• Proactively contact all assigned students each contractual quarter.
• Participate in advisee student support networks.
• Active use of institutionally sanctioned advising platform(s) as appropriate for scheduling, record-keeping, degree planning, and communicating with advisees with ongoing development, training and support provided by the college.
• Faculty Program Advisors will support students in developing the following skills:
  • Transfer and career planning.
  • Building, modifying, and adhering to a degree plan.
  • Identifying and adhering to institutional deadlines.
  • Accessing essential resources on campus.
  • Accessing technological resources that will assist them in monitoring their program blocks, graduation and transfer requirements.
  • Identifying and overcoming barriers to academic success.

Participation in College Priorities

• Contribute to EvCC's mission, vision and values and to the priorities and objectives articulated in Charting a Path Toward Equity: EvCC Strategic Plan 2022-2027.
• Attend and participate in:
  • the first two days of annual opening week activities held in the Fall quarter
  • department and division meetings
  • training activities as mandated by state and federal law
  • professional development program mandated by Washington Senate Bill 5227
  • the annual commencement ceremony in June.
• Serve on committees.

Continuation of Professional Standards

• Stay current in relevant best practices, emerging topics, and research, especially those related to the mission, vision, and values of the college.
• Maintain certification and/or licensure required by the College in the performance of the faculty member's assignment.

Reassigned Time

• The leadership of the College has the right to assign faculty duties to faculty members.
• Faculty may be assigned non-faculty duties including, but not limited to, administrative functions, leadership of college initiatives, or other specially assigned duties.

Qualifications


Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active Washington State licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA, LMFT, LCSW, etc.)
• Experience providing culturally-responsive counseling services

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of educational, career, and short-term personal counseling practices
• Ability to provide crisis intervention and connect students with appropriate resources
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to support students and work effectively with colleagues

Preferred

• Experience providing counseling or advising in a community college or higher education environment
• Experience facilitating workshops, courses, or professional development related to student success or wellness

Additional Information


Physical Requirements

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information on the phone, through video conferencing, or in person.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position, 166 days, alternative work schedule that may require work over quarter breaks and summer.
• FLSA overtime exempt
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Represented by American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader)
• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader)

Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for an employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Background Check

Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Drug-Free Campus

In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.

The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

Safety and Security

EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page. This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.

Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination

Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9229. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy (Download PDF reader)

Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.

Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance:

Equal Opportunity Director: EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271;

ADA Coordinator: ADACoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232;

Title IX Coordinator: TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271.

HR offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201.

For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website.


To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/everettcc/jobs/5123499/counselor-temporary-faculty-grant-funded

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