ASSIGNMENT

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Affairs, provide counseling, career guidance and advisement services for students to help them determine their educational, vocational and personal objectives. Help students to identify, mitigate and/or remove whatever factors exist as impediments to possible success in the areas of academic, vocational and/or personal achievements.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Provide academic, career and social counseling to a diverse community college student population.
• Participate in registration, student orientation sessions, classroom presentations, assessment interpretations, outreach activities.
• Assist students with the development and updating of an educational plan.
• Provide counseling services to target populations to include student athletes and academically challenged students.
• Teach extended orientation classes as needed.
• Participate in all full-time faculty responsibilities including faculty and staff development meetings and committee assignments.
• Perform other work related duties as assigned.

See job description for a complete listing of duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE




An earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development; OR a California License as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); OR a California Community College Credential in Counseling; OR a General Pupil Personnel Credential valid to grade 14; OR the equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Understanding of the principles, objectives, and philosophy of counseling, career guidance, and student support services in relation to the total college program. Demonstrated empathy with the community college student clientele and an ability to relate to the full range of the students’ aspirations, abilities, and educational backgrounds. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Ability to apply theories of personality organization and development within the framework of the college educational setting. Use of microcomputer and related software programs.

• SALARY AND BENEFITS
  

  I$52,606 - $85,870**
  Initial placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule will be commensurate with education and experience not to exceed Step 12, Column V ($85,870). The District provides an excellent health and welfare package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. Current cost to employee not to exceed $1,200 per year. Enrollment in the  State Teachers Retirement System (Cal STRS) is required. Position is within the BCFA/CTA Bargaining Unit and subject to Association dues.

  **Salary reflects the 10% for the additional 18 days.

   

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
  

  Full-time, ten-month contract plus 18 days beyond the length of the academic year at the option of the District. Placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule commensurate with education and experience plus 10% for the 18 extra days. Requires 40 hours per week of direct service day and/or night hours as assigned, plus other full-time staff responsibilities such as committee assignments, liaison assignments and other assignments as determined by contractual agreement and/or the Dean of Student Affairs.
  

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  
  

  Environment: Office environment; subject to interruptions.

  Physical abilities:Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer terminal; speaking and hearing to exchange information; sitting for extended periods of time.

  DEADLINE TO APPLY
  

  Open until filled
  First paper screening
  June 20 , 2008

  
  APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  Interested applicants must submit:

  • Letter of Application to include, but not limited to, information on related knowledge and experience.
  • Completed District Application for Academic or Administrative Positions.
  • Resume
  • Copy of transcripts verifying educational degrees  (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
  • A list of at least 3 references with contact information.

  Above materials are to be submitted to the:
  
  Human Resources Office, Barstow College,
  2700 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA  92311

  Contact Human Resources for an application and job description:

                   Telephone: 760/252-2411 Ext. 7232
                   
                    Email: hr@barstow.edu

  All application materials will be evaluated by a qualified screening committee. Applications will be evaluated, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. A select group of candidates will be invited for an oral interview and teaching demonstration with the selection committee. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.  Final interviews will be conducted by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
  PLEASE NOTE: Faxes will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Any application, resume or other materials submitted for employment at Barstow Community College will become property of the District, and will not be returned to the applicant.
  The Barstow Community College District reserves the right to reopen, re-advertise or to delay the filling of any position.

   

  
  

  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
  The  District is an equal opportunity employer.  The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.  No person shall be denied employment because  of ethnicity or race, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry or political or organizational affiliation.

   

  OBTAINING AN APPLICATION

  An application can be printed from this web page to expedite the application process. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system to view or print an application. Please refer to the instructions below.
  

  	Click on the page icon to the left to download an application. Choose the save option, open the file in your word processor, fill out the application and send it as an attachment to hr@barstow.edu.
  	You may contact Human Resources to have an application and job description mailed to you. Phone: (760) 252-2411 Fax: (760) 252-1875 TTY: (760) 252-6759 mailto:hr@barstow.edu

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