FY25 - Counselor, College Culture Reentry Hub
Apply NowCompany: Los Angeles Community College District
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Announces an opening for the position of
Counselor
College Culture Reentry Hub (Rising Scholars)
FULL-TIME, TENURE TRACK - D-Basis (12-Month)
Expanding Learning Opportunities for Students
Deadline to File: 4:30 PM May 30, 2025
Announcement
Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is seeking a full-time, tenure track D-Basis (12 Month) counseling faculty member to serve as the College Culture Reentry Hub(CCRH) Counselor starting in the Summer 2025 semester. CCRH provides wrap around support services for justice-involved students who are currently or formerly incarcerated. The CCRH Counselor will assist with program development efforts and assist with planning and coordination of the CCRH under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or their designee.
About the College and Department
LAMC is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District and is located in Sylmar, California. With an enrollment of over 12,000 students, LAMC offers a wide range of academic and career educational programs, and transfers students to leading private and public colleges and universities.
The LAMC Counseling Department consists of experienced and professionally trained faculty who work with students concerning educational goals, career planning, transfer to four-year institutions, and other academic and personal issues affecting student success. The department includes counselors who work as general counselors and those who work in programs providing specialized services to targeted groups of students. All counseling faculty are expected to participate in regular department meetings and professional development activities, as well as participate in college-wide activities and shared governance committees.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive face-to-face and online academic and career counseling to the CCRH student population, on-campus or on-site, including interpreting the college catalog, schedule of classes and articulation agreements.
Assist students in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including the development of abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans to help students stay on the path to completion.
Conduct new student college orientations to familiarize students with college programs and services, student success workshops, and presentations for new and continuing students.
Engage students in a process of self-assessment and career exploration to facilitate career decision-making skills, in collaboration with Career Counselor.
Counsel students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation or subject to dismissal, experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties. Assist such students in creating a plan for success, and make referrals to on and off-campus resources as appropriate.
Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Articulation Office.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software.
Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Guided Pathways, Graduation Petition Drives, enrollment, and onboarding.
Collaborate with instructional faculty across disciplines in joint projects designed to increase retention and student success.
Maintain currency in the discipline, including use of technology.
Represent the department in college decision-making activities related to academic and professional matters by participating in counseling departmental meetings, shared governance committees, and other campus initiatives.
Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Guided Pathways, Graduation Petition Drives, Senior Days, Eagles for Early Enrollment, and additional onboarding endeavors.
Participate on shared governance committees that are focused on enrollment and student success.
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, innovation and use of best practices in counseling, including but not limited to, activities such as participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and membership in professional organizations.
In collaboration with at-risk counselor and career counselor, develop program specific proactive counseling to at-risk (i.e., undecided, probationary, underprepared or disproportionately impacted) students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation/dismissal and experiencing academic difficulties, personal issues or other obstacles, and make referrals to on and off-campus resources as appropriate.
Develop and facilitate workshops related to educational and career planning, probation, study skills, and other topics supportive of student success.
Assist with the coordination of all aspects of the CCRH program, including: establishing/strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders, and providing extensive case management support for students participating in the program.
Work with Department Chair and counseling colleagues to continue developing best-practices of online counseling/advising and software.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs to ensure that courses are scheduled in ways that promote completion of certificates, degrees and transfer requirements.
Attend research-based, professional development trainings related to instructional practices, methods, and materials that will inform how the program can support the social/emotional/and cognitive skills of justice-involved students, as well as how to create positive learning environments.
Facilitate workshops and mentorship opportunities with university students who were formerly incarcerated (leveraging partnerships with CSU's Project Rebound and UC's Underground Scholars).
Develop and implement a training/mentoring program to inform faculty and staff on best practices when it comes to supporting justice-involved students in and out of the classroom.
Strong collaboration skills to work with interdisciplinary faculty teams to bridge noncredit certificates with credit programs to support the Guided Pathways initiative.
Establish a College Advisory Committee that focuses on advocacy for social justice and support for students who have been or are currently justice-involved.
Work collaboratively with Office of Institutional Effectiveness to ensure that program objectives are being developed, monitored/assessed, modified and achieved in program review.
Flexibility to work required evening and/or weekend hours.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling OR the equivalent.
NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the community college students, faculty and staff.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience
Application Process
For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:
A current resume or curriculum vitae; A cover letter of interest; Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position; Copies of transcripts for ALL degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccdto file the applicant packet. Application materials may not be submitted by fax, email, U.S mail or in-person.
Evaluation and Procedures
A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve the evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the president and vice president, who will make the final selection.
LAMC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM on Friday, May 30, 2025 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAMC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $95,736 to $170,892 commensurate with academic preparation and employment experience for new employees in accordance with AFT Contract. The doctoral differential is $5532 annually. District benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
For questions please contact:
Dr. Austin Kemie
Dean of Student Services
kemiea@lamission.edu
Americans with Disabilities Act
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada .
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
Counselor
College Culture Reentry Hub (Rising Scholars)
FULL-TIME, TENURE TRACK - D-Basis (12-Month)
Expanding Learning Opportunities for Students
Deadline to File: 4:30 PM May 30, 2025
Announcement
Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is seeking a full-time, tenure track D-Basis (12 Month) counseling faculty member to serve as the College Culture Reentry Hub(CCRH) Counselor starting in the Summer 2025 semester. CCRH provides wrap around support services for justice-involved students who are currently or formerly incarcerated. The CCRH Counselor will assist with program development efforts and assist with planning and coordination of the CCRH under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or their designee.
About the College and Department
LAMC is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District and is located in Sylmar, California. With an enrollment of over 12,000 students, LAMC offers a wide range of academic and career educational programs, and transfers students to leading private and public colleges and universities.
The LAMC Counseling Department consists of experienced and professionally trained faculty who work with students concerning educational goals, career planning, transfer to four-year institutions, and other academic and personal issues affecting student success. The department includes counselors who work as general counselors and those who work in programs providing specialized services to targeted groups of students. All counseling faculty are expected to participate in regular department meetings and professional development activities, as well as participate in college-wide activities and shared governance committees.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive face-to-face and online academic and career counseling to the CCRH student population, on-campus or on-site, including interpreting the college catalog, schedule of classes and articulation agreements.
Assist students in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including the development of abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans to help students stay on the path to completion.
Conduct new student college orientations to familiarize students with college programs and services, student success workshops, and presentations for new and continuing students.
Engage students in a process of self-assessment and career exploration to facilitate career decision-making skills, in collaboration with Career Counselor.
Counsel students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation or subject to dismissal, experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties. Assist such students in creating a plan for success, and make referrals to on and off-campus resources as appropriate.
Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Articulation Office.
Knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software.
Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Guided Pathways, Graduation Petition Drives, enrollment, and onboarding.
Collaborate with instructional faculty across disciplines in joint projects designed to increase retention and student success.
Maintain currency in the discipline, including use of technology.
Represent the department in college decision-making activities related to academic and professional matters by participating in counseling departmental meetings, shared governance committees, and other campus initiatives.
Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Guided Pathways, Graduation Petition Drives, Senior Days, Eagles for Early Enrollment, and additional onboarding endeavors.
Participate on shared governance committees that are focused on enrollment and student success.
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, innovation and use of best practices in counseling, including but not limited to, activities such as participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and membership in professional organizations.
In collaboration with at-risk counselor and career counselor, develop program specific proactive counseling to at-risk (i.e., undecided, probationary, underprepared or disproportionately impacted) students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation/dismissal and experiencing academic difficulties, personal issues or other obstacles, and make referrals to on and off-campus resources as appropriate.
Develop and facilitate workshops related to educational and career planning, probation, study skills, and other topics supportive of student success.
Assist with the coordination of all aspects of the CCRH program, including: establishing/strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders, and providing extensive case management support for students participating in the program.
Work with Department Chair and counseling colleagues to continue developing best-practices of online counseling/advising and software.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs to ensure that courses are scheduled in ways that promote completion of certificates, degrees and transfer requirements.
Attend research-based, professional development trainings related to instructional practices, methods, and materials that will inform how the program can support the social/emotional/and cognitive skills of justice-involved students, as well as how to create positive learning environments.
Facilitate workshops and mentorship opportunities with university students who were formerly incarcerated (leveraging partnerships with CSU's Project Rebound and UC's Underground Scholars).
Develop and implement a training/mentoring program to inform faculty and staff on best practices when it comes to supporting justice-involved students in and out of the classroom.
Strong collaboration skills to work with interdisciplinary faculty teams to bridge noncredit certificates with credit programs to support the Guided Pathways initiative.
Establish a College Advisory Committee that focuses on advocacy for social justice and support for students who have been or are currently justice-involved.
Work collaboratively with Office of Institutional Effectiveness to ensure that program objectives are being developed, monitored/assessed, modified and achieved in program review.
Flexibility to work required evening and/or weekend hours.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling OR the equivalent.
NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the community college students, faculty and staff.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years or more of recent (within the past five years) paid work experience, post Master's Degree, as a counselor in a California Community College.
- Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
- Clear understanding or knowledge of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 probation.
- Success at initiating, executing and providing follow-up on projects and special events aimed at student retention, persistence, and goal completion, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results.
- Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change when dealing with matters related to counseling.
- Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to foster collegiality, and the ability to engage in collaborative problem solving.
- Experience conducting orientations, college success workshops and teaching Counseling courses, such as personal development, study skills and career planning.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the transfer process and requirements, articulation agreements, ADT transfer degrees, and computerized transfer resources, e.g. Assist, TCW (Transfer Counselor Website).
- Extensive knowledge of the major career development theories, current trends in career counseling, and career development resources, both printed as well as electronic. Experience in using and interpreting a variety of career assessments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, such as development and/or coordination of student services programs and activities and representing the Counseling Department on campus committees, workgroups or initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and other forms of advanced technology tools utilized in providing high quality counseling and teaching, including PeopleSoft, ConexED (Cranium Caf, Calibrate, Classrooms), Canvas, PowerPoint, online Counseling, web-based resources and other technology as tools to create student education plans (SEP) and to enhance services to students.
- Familiarity with and/or experience in addressing issues related to student equity.
- Extensive knowledge of the justice-involved student population, including familiarity with state and federal funding opportunities including AB417.
- Experience working in a juvenile or adult detention facility.
- Experience collaborating with key stakeholders including: LA County Office of Probation, Champions in Service, LA County Department of Mental Health.
- Knowledge of campus and community resources that can address student basic needs, such as: housing, food, transportation, mental health, child care, and finances.
- Demonstrated experience in providing written and oral reports and data for required college, grant and contract documents.
- Demonstrated experience with multi-tasking and completing administrative tasks, especially those related to streamlining processes that allow students to access support services.
- Teaching experience in noncredit or credit disciplines (or both) with knowledge of adult learning theory, critical thinking, metacognition, and diverse teaching and learning methodologies that promote the active involvement of justice-involved/adult learners in the learning experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and an ability to work well with diverse populations to ensure equity and inclusion.
Application Process
For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccdto file the applicant packet. Application materials may not be submitted by fax, email, U.S mail or in-person.
Evaluation and Procedures
A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve the evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.
LAMC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM on Friday, May 30, 2025 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAMC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $95,736 to $170,892 commensurate with academic preparation and employment experience for new employees in accordance with AFT Contract. The doctoral differential is $5532 annually. District benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
For questions please contact:
Dr. Austin Kemie
Dean of Student Services
kemiea@lamission.edu
Americans with Disabilities Act
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada .
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator