Adjunct Pool: Counselor (CCAP/Pathways)

General Description :

Adjunct Counselor : Dual Enrollment / CCAP (Multiple Sites)

Dual Enrollment allows high school students to earn college credit for college courses completed while still in high school;

those courses may also count towards the student's high school diploma. This is a part-time Counseling position within Dual Enrollment Area under the general direction of the Dean of Student Services and funded with categorical funds based on grant availability.

Dual Enrollment Counselors provide academic and vocational counseling; develop educational plans that may include the use of Dual Enrollment / CCAP courses offered on high school campuses within our service area.

The maximum counseling load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions :

• Assess and assist the whole student, including cultural differences and / or disabling conditions
• Communicate effectively
• Provide accurate academic / vocational information
• Implement innovative and flexible counseling methods to increase matriculation rates among non-traditional students
• Function as a student advocate facilitating the resolution of college related problems
• Work independently and in small groups on educational projects

Typical Qualifications

Required :

• Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution 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
• Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in one of the above listed degrees and a current license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) valid in California OR
• Community College Instructor Credential in Counseling OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment.

In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred :

• Currently working as a grades 9-12 counselor on a high school campus within the Merced College service area
• Experience with the use of the ARIES student information system widely used at K-12 sites within the Merced College service area
• Understanding of student support programs and services that increase retention, completion, and academic success
• Experience with the use of Student MIS systems and computer-based educational planning software
• Knowledge of : current Student Success and Support Program requirements and processes; current technology skills related to counseling and a willingness to pursue future technological developments Familiarity and / or experience working with programs that aid socio-economically disadvantaged and / or academically underprepared students
• College level counseling and teaching experience

Supplemental Information