DREAM CENTER COUNSELOR/COORDINATOR

R-01645
San Diego County - Grossmont College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Monday, November 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Student Services/Counseling

Months worked out of the year: 11 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$63,119 (Class I, Step 6) - $95,857 (VII, Step 10) Annually
Based on education and experience

Anticipated Start Date: January 2023

Job Description

Summary Description:

Grossmont College is a Hispanic Serving Institution located in the East County of San Diego committed to a climate for learning that considers diverse perspectives to be a powerful component in the education of every individual, valuing and accommodating both differences and commonalities. Grossmont seeks a dynamic, culturally responsive and social justice driven expert who understands and can advocate for the needs, hopes, and rights of our students and community members who experience vulnerabilities due to their citizenship status.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of EOPS, CalWORKs, and CARE, the Dream Center Counselor Coordinator shall provide information and strategic guidance to create a safe space; supporting the educational success, onboarding, retention, and educational goal completion of undocumented students. The incumbent achieves this by providing academic, personal, and career counseling for undocumented students, and developing and implementing campus educational programs and services specifically designed to address the needs and challenges unique to undocumented students, while serving as the campus expert of and Liaison to internal and external resources, partnerships, and affiliates, in service to our undocumented student community at Grossmont College.

Working independently under general direction, major duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Dream Center Coordination

• Serves as the AB 1645 UndocuLiaison for Grossmont College, including, but not limited to, being the primary point of contact on campus for undocumented student support, reporting support services to the state, and participating in regional UndocuLiaison meetings.
  
• Develops, designs, and implements programs and services that provide support, advice, and referrals related to various issues and challenges unique to undocumented students
  
• Oversees the creation and organization of programs and services in support of the academic success, retention, and graduation of undocumented students
  
• Creates and conducts assessments of student services and programs with the goals of assisting undocumented students, enriching their campus experience and enhancing their academic success
  
• Collaborates with campus departments and programs to create a more inclusive and enriching student experience for undocumented students and to improve outcomes related to the onboarding, retentions, and graduation of undocumented students.
  
• Serves as a subject matter expert pertaining to current and future legislation affecting our undocumented students including" AB 130/131/540, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and federal immigration law and policy. Provides appropriate trainings, workshops and resources for administrators, faculty, staff, and students to ensure understanding and compliance
  
• Develops and implements a communication plan to provide potential, incoming, and enrolled undocumented students with timely information on programs, resources, opportunities, events, activities, important timelines, and academic and co-curricular enrichment opportunities
  
• Identifies, cultivates, and maintains relationships with local, regional, and national resources and organizations to establish a network of programs, services, and referrals in support of undocumented students
  
• Assists in developing and monitoring the Dream Center budget.
  
• Develops and maintains a marketing strategy, including web pages, social media, and outreach materials.
  
• Assists with researching, developing, and maintaining programmatic relevance related to trends and shifts in student demographics; gathers data, maintains databases, and prepares reports related to undocumented students.

Dream Center Counseling

• Provides academic, personal, and career related counseling to prospective, new, and continuing Dream students.
  
• Inform district Guided Pathways work to reflect the experiences of undocumented students.
  
• Assists students identify their educational and career goals and develop abbreviated educational plans and comprehensive educational plans in line with the students stated educational goals.
  
• Interprets university transfer requirements, policies, and procedures
  
• Develops effective assessment tools that assist the college with understanding the specific needs of undocumented students
  
• Facilitates counseling courses and workshops pertaining to career planning, college success, and other personal development courses offered within the Counseling division
  
• Designs and maintains processes to track academic success of student participants
  
• Prepares oral and written reports, as needed, related to issues and concerns impacting our undocumented students
  
• Participates in college-wide planning and evaluations processes
  
• Participates in all divisional meetings and trainings to assist with maintaining currency in the educational counseling profession
  
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development;

AND

A minimum of six semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons affected by language, social, or economic disadvantages;

OR

Six semester units or equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons affected by language, social, or economic disadvantages;

AND

Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons affected by language, social, or economic disadvantages;

OR

Current California Community College Credential that permits full-time service as an EOPS Counselor;

OR

The equivalent.

If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures. Click on the link for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENY DETERMINATION FORM. https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/employment/hiring-process/faculty-equivalency.php

• Minimum of two years' experience working as an educational counselor in the California Community College system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
  
• Knowledge and practice of student development theory, counseling and advising practice, and current trend/issues related to undocumented students in higher education
  
• Experience and knowledge in developing, planning, designing, implementing, and assessing student programs
  
• Demonstrated experience advising students individually and in groups on academic and personal matters
  
• Experience working with students from low-income, traditionally underserved, and traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds
  
• Comprehensive, current knowledge of AB540 and DACA legislation, resources and educational policies, procedures and practices regarding undocumented students
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding about unique issues that impact undocumented, AB540, and DACA students
  
• Experience coordinating events including, conferences, workshops, and trainings
  
• Demonstrated multicultural competence through knowledge, skills, and abilities
  
• Experience in effective outreach and networking, as well as experience with high impact practices that facilitate access, success, and equity for a diverse student population

Additional Information

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS):

A complete and current resume

1-2 page Cover Letter that captures the following information:

• Your understanding of the struggles undocumented students face in higher education;

• Your understanding of the areas of need and how you would go about addressing those challenges when serving undocumented students;

• Finally, address any direct experience you may have working with undocumented students.

Copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) verifying degree(s) and/or course work

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.

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