Employment: Counselor-College Assistance Migrant Program

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COUNSELOR-College Assistance Migrant Program
Part-Time, Temporary, Hourly Faculty-Categorically Funded

Application Deadline Date: Until Filled

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general direction of the student services dean, provides individual and group guidance and counseling to College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) students with academic, vocational, and personal concerns.

Guidance and Counseling: Counsels students considering vocational programs or transfer to other colleges; assists them in selecting an appropriate major and institution; helps students become more knowledgeable about their aptitudes, interests, values, and achievement levels; assists students in planning their selection of courses; serves as liaison for the respective geographic feeder schools/agencies; stays current with transfer requirements of other colleges and vocational training institutions; assists students with their special needs and problems; assists faculty, administrators, staff, and parents in recognizing these needs; maintains regular and consistent contact with faculty members regarding student issues and concerns; acts as a resource person for faculty concerning the transfer process to a four-year college; interviews students who are officially withdrawing from the College, on probation, on academic dismissal, or petitioning to graduate; assists in developing an effective Matriculation Program for new students; refers students who require more specialized counseling to appropriate agencies in the community; instructs CAMP students in guidance classes, develops related curriculum.

Other: Assists CAMP administrator with coordination of duties as assigned; prepares and maintains CAMP forms; may help develop tutoring schedule; assists with catalog and class schedule review; recruits incoming CAMP eligible students in local area high schools; maintains working relationship with local high school counselors and Migrant Education staff for student referrals; maintains an active membership and participation in local, regional, or national professional organizations and/or activities; provides residents of the District with information about Mendocino College; encourages them to use College resources; assists with departmental planning and implementing staff development activities; participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings; prepares annual reports on special areas of responsibility as requested by the Dean of Student Services; assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Student Services program; serves on a variety of college committees; assists with other responsibilities in Student Services and the College as requested by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development OR the equivalent.

A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Must be fluent in English and Spanish, oral and written; experience with migrant students preferred.

Knowledge of: Exemplary counseling and guidance principles, techniques, and procedures; academic requirements for community colleges and transfer requirements to four-year institutions; community college student services and academic policies and procedures; community college tests and assessment procedures and techniques; job market and career trends and requirements; use of computers and on-line strategies for counseling; principles and theories of learning; community college mission.

Ability to: Work with and assist students having a great range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational goals; provide academic, vocational, and personal counseling; work with minimum supervision; review and evaluate counseling needs and formulate recommendations as appropriate; maintain confidentiality; evaluate faculty; maintain records; prepare reports; operate a microcomputer; deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations using sound judgment; demonstrate professional interpersonal skills by working cooperatively and effectively with others; understand and carry out verbal and written directions; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; make effective presentations; work variable locations and hours, including evenings and weekends.

ASSIGNMENT: This is a part-time, temporary, hourly faculty assignment, categorically funded. The start date is approximately 12/1/09. Work hours for the remainder of the 2009-10 year will be approximately twenty per week, but may not exceed 67% of a full-time assignment. A specific schedule will be set at the time of employment.

SALARY/BENEFITS: This position is paid per hour based on the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule posted on the college website: http://www.mendocino.edu/tc/pg/2060/employment_.htmlBenefits associated with this assignment include STRS or Social Security, worker’s compensation, and unemployment insurance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit the following information to Human Resources, Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA, 95482:

A completed Mendocino College academic application available from Human Resources or online at: http://www.mendocino.edu/tc/pg/2060/employment_.html
Resume including education, experience, and accomplishments
Photocopies of transcripts
One letter of recommendation addressing experience and abilities

If you are meeting the minimum qualifications based on equivalency, attach a written statement explaining how your qualifications are equivalent. Interviews are by invitation only. The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses.

The College: Mendocino College, established in 1973, is a two-year community college serving 6,000 students in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. The main campus is located in Ukiah, previously ranked as No. 6 among the best small towns in the U. S. The beautifully landscaped main campus, built in 1985, is located on a 127-acre site with panoramic views of blue skies, oak-covered hills, adjacent vineyards, and the distant mountains. A comprehensive curriculum includes opportunity for study in a wide variety of quality degree, certificate, transfer, occupational and community service programs. Students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment provided by several hundred committed faculty and staff. The college operates centers in Willits and Lakeport which provide valued student, instructional, and administrative services for outlying areas.

The Communities: Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and recreation industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino County has a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country; while Lake County is noted for its pear production and as an attractive spot for retirement and vacationing. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle are characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf. The local area is known for its many theatre, music and athletic activities and is also recognized for its distinctive art work. The main campus is two hours north of San Francisco, and just an hour from either the Redwoods or the Northern California coast.

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Created: October 29, 2009 @ 01:31 PM
Last Modified: October 29, 2009 @ 01:44 PM