What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic EOPS Counselor position at ltcc?
Representative Duties:Provide comprehensive academic, career, transfer, personal, and retention-focused counseling services to students participating in Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), CalWORKs, NextUp, and other special populations, ensuring compliance with applicable state regulations and program requirements.Assist students in the development of educational plans, academic goal setting, transfer preparation, and navigation of college processes while providing intensive support services that promote persistence, retention, completion, and successful educational outcomes.Provide the required counseling, advising, and student contact services mandated by Title 5 regulations for EOPS participants and maintain appropriate documentation to support program compliance, accountability, and reporting requirements.Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs, services, workshops, orientations, interventions, and activities that support the academic, personal, and career success of EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and NextUp students.Establish, cultivate, and maintain collaborative partnerships with college departments, community-based organizations, social service agencies, K-12 districts, and regional partners to expand resources and support networks for EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and NextUp students.Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of annual Program Plans, budgets, reports, and other required documentation for EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and NextUp programs; support program review processes, outcome assessment activities, and compliance reporting required by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.Monitor student eligibility, participation, and service requirements for categorical programs and ensure accurate recordkeeping, data collection, and reporting in accordance with state regulations, funding requirements, and district policies.Participate in full-time faculty responsibilities including faculty and departmental meetings, shared governance activities, departmental planning, community engagement, professional development, and committee assignments.Support students in navigating academic coursework, financial aid processes, transfer opportunities, and career pathways, and provide referrals to mental health, basic needs, employment, housing, childcare, and other support services as appropriate.Collaborate with counseling faculty, student services professionals, instructional faculty, and administrators to advance student success initiatives.Coordinate outreach, recruitment, orientation, recognition, and special events designed to increase awareness, participation, and student engagement in EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, and NextUp programs.Contribute to the development, management, and stewardship of departmental and categorical program budgets and resources.Consult and collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners to address student needs, remove barriers to success, and strengthen pathways to educational and career attainment.Perform related duties as assigned.