Posting Number: 0601492
Open Date: 04/15/2024
Position Title: Counselor
(Native American Pathway)
Working Title: Academic Counselor/Coordinator – Native American and Indigenous Learning
Community
Department: Counseling & Student Support Programs
Work Site: Main Campus: 900
Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Contract Faculty
(Non-Tenure Track)
Months of Service: 11 months
FTE:
1.0 (full-time)
Hours Per
Week:
Funding Source: Categorical/Project-Funded
District Values:
Incumbents in District
positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including
those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Job Description
https://www.swccd.edu/_resources/vision/documents/167.pdf
Responsibilities:
This position
may include a combination of day, evening, and weekend assignments.
This is a temporary, non-tenure track position that is
categorically funded by the Native American Student
Support and Success Program Grant (NASSSP) and is funded for five years.
The position may be extended, based upon renewal of funding beyond the fifth year.
Southwestern Community College District (SCCD) is
seeking one full-time, tenure track, equity-focused counselor who is committed to serving its’ culturally diverse student population
with a particular focus on the recruitment, retention, and completion of Native American/American Indian/Indigenous student populations.
Southwestern Community College District seeks a faculty member who will foster an inclusive learning environment through equity-minded
counseling, teaching, leadership, and service to students working toward goals of language acquisition, non-credit to credit pathway, short
term programs, university transfer, associate degree and certificate completion, employment advancement, and personal growth.
THE COLLEGE
Southwestern Community College District is a single college district providing higher education in
Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, National City and Coronado. SCCD’s strategic south San Diego County locations position the College
to provide exceptional service to a binational community on the U.S.-Mexico International Border. SCCD is one of 20 initial California
Guided Pathways colleges and is known for its excellent learning communities. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, the College
values equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive andragogy for all students.
The College provides quality academic programs and
comprehensive student support services that ensure equitable access, and clear pathways to student success. These efforts include
professional development opportunities, employee-led affinity groups, proud commitment to DACA students, and supportive employee onboarding
practices.
OUR STUDENTS
Southwestern Community College District currently enrolls approximately 28,000
students annually that includes a noncredit population of approximately 1,500 students. SCCD is comprised of 69% Hispanic students, 10%
Caucasian students, 9% Filipino students, 4% African American students, 3% Asian students and less than 1% Native American/American
Indian/Alaskan Native students. Approximately 63% of the College’s students are under the age of 24 with 23% between the ages 25-39.
Our students’ gender demographics are represented by 55% female and 44% male.
OUR VALUES
We value the
ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, academic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek
applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. Successful candidates will
be expected to exhibit responsiveness and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, cultural, gender identity, gender
expression, sexual orientation, disability, religious, and ethnic and racial backgrounds of community college students and employees, and
successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. An equity-minded individual is a person who already
does or has demonstrated the desire to:
Critically self-assess their individual impact, through counseling practices and student
engagement, on closing equity gaps and holds themselves accountable to upholding and delivering equitable services.
Reframe deficit
language and take individual and collective responsibility to look at their own practices as a vehicle to eliminate inequities.
Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human differences.
Strategically encourage and build buy-in and participation
among colleagues for equity efforts.
Understand the use of data in decision-making and counseling processes as it relates to the
Vision for Success and Student Equity goals.
Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who value mentorship and working
in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
Knowledge
& Abilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Dean, Counseling and Student Support Programs
or designee, the Counselor will be responsible for developing and establishing a Native American Student Success pathway by providing
equity-minded program coordination/development, collaboration with local Tribal leaders, Tribal councils, and Tribal programs, academic,
career and personal counseling to a diverse student population. The Counselor will provide services including serving as Field of
Study/Guided Pathways counselor, interpretation of placement results; development of individual academic/career/educational plans;
orientation presentations to large groups of students and local Tribal communities; small group advisement prior to registration; make
referral to other appropriate services, follow-up on student progress; and participate in District shared governance and/or other
committees.
The Native American and Indigenous Learning Community Counselor assists American Indian, Alaska Native, and other student
populations in transitioning into and connecting with the campus community, enhancing cultural and educational experiences, and increasing
persistence and retention rates to achieve their educational goals. The assignment also involves providing educational, career, and personal
counseling to students. The Counselor/Coordinator is expected to coordinate and facilitate a variety of workshops utilizing Native American
and Indigenous identity affirming practices for new and continuing students, classroom presentations, outreach activities, evening, and
Saturday assignments. The Counselor will also provide referrals for students to other services and agencies. The Native American and
Indigenous Learning Community Counselor will also provide leadership in areas of student intervention strategies, enhancing student
completions, teaching, career, and orientation to college courses. This assignment also includes curriculum development, participation in
the shared governance process through work in normal professional activities, committee work, and student activities. In addition to
counseling duties, the Counselor will assist in the development of programs and services to promote student retention; participate in
developing curriculum for Personal Development programs; instruct Personal Development classes; participate in joint projects with
instruction; serve as liaison to Tribal representatives and schools serving American Indian and Indigenous students in K-12, South Bay, and
surrounding Native American reservations.
Education & Experience:
Minimum Qualifications
(Faculty and Academic Administrator Positions Only)
Master’s degree 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 in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage
and Family Therapist (MFT) OR Possession of a valid California Community College Credential in Counseling OR the equivalent.
Please
note, this position is not a mental health therapist position at Southwestern Community College District. It is focused on academic
counseling and not associated with behavioral health or located within our personal wellness department.
Candidates must exhibit an
appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of
varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Experience working in a community with
a similar diversity pattern as is found in the service area for Southwestern College is preferable.
Desired
Qualifications:
Licenses and Other
Requirements:
Preference shall be given to qualified candidates of Native American or Alaskan Native Heritage (Federal
Indian Preference Act of 1990). Applicants claiming Native American/Alaskan Native Heritage hiring preference are required to attach
verification of heritage certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Native American or Alaskan Native
heritage.
All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Working Conditions:
Salary:
Upon initial employment, full-time faculty members are placed on the salary schedule based upon years of
experience and education. Initial salary placement for experience can range from $68,468.00-$103,022.00 per year. Faculty members are
encouraged to continue their professional development through additional study qualifying them for advancement on the salary schedule.
For the current salary schedule and information on salary placement visit our website at https://www.swccd.edu/administration/human-resources/salary-schedules/index.aspx
Benefits include a choice of
medical plans, dental coverage, vision, sick leave and an optional tax deferred flexible benefit plan. Coverage is offered for employees and
all eligible dependents.
Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement
plan through the State of California.
An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation,
generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.
Salary Schedule: Academic
Contract (11-month)
Work Schedule:
Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula
Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).
Start Date: July 1-June 30, 2028 (with the possibility of extension)
Initial Screening Deadline:
All application materials must be received on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first
screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received
after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):
| April 15-May 3, 2024 | Position
advertised; District receives applications
| May 3, 2024 | Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open
until filled.
| May 13-24, 2024 | Reviewing of applications.
| May 27-31, 2024 | Search Committee interviews candidates
| June, 2024 | Top finalist interviews
| July, 2024 | Successful applicant name submitted to Governing Board for approval.
Open Until Filled Yes
Required Applicant Docs Cont’d Southwestern College Online Application
Supplemental Application:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
REQUIRED APPLICATION
MATERIALS:
1. Letter of Application (cover letter) – that addresses the responsibilities & qualifications of this
position including:
a. Experience and expertise in culturally responsive program coordination, counseling methods, particularly as it
relates to career, personal and academic counseling for Native/American Indian, and/or Alaska Native students.
b. Evidence of working
with Tribal governments, Elders, and or existing relationship with local tribes in South Bay or San Diego region or connection to other
tribes in California.
c. Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural
diversity within the community college student population, including students with diverse ability (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these
factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice in enrollment services and in the campus community.
2. Narrative: Counseling
philosophy statement of no more than two (2) pages that responds to the following questions:
a. Provide a detailed description of
effective strategies you have utilized or implemented in supporting American Indian, Alaskan Native and Indigenous students? Specifically,
provide examples that demonstrate your role in contributing to their success and closing equity gaps in and out of the learning
environment.
b. Describe how your academic counseling approach has changed/evolved since you began counseling. Provide examples of
what motivated this change.
c. What experience do you have with new program development that is focused on building a pathway for
success for Native/American Indian, Alaskan Native and Indigenous students.
d. How would you support and foster enduring
relationships with the local Native American and Indigenous communities?
Equivalency (Academic Faculty Positions Only)
Equivalency (Academic Faculty Positions Only)” section to read as follows, “To teach classes at Southwestern Community College
District, an applicant must have completed coursework that meets the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office Minimum
Qualifications for Faculty. In some cases, an applicant who does not possess the exact degree title(s) listed by the State may meet State
requirements for equivalency. In this case, the District follows a process to determine equivalency. If this is the case, please complete
the Supplemental Equivalency Application, for Academic Employment and upload this form with your online application.
Foreign
Degrees:
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an agency having membership with the
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a
course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to
that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying.
For your convenience, here is a link to NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) membership list to assist you in
complying with this requirement, https://www.naces.org/members.
You may use any other certified transcript evaluation service at your disposal.
Additional Information:
A
confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet has been successfully submitted. Assistance with the online application
process is available through the Human Resources Office at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; telephone: (619) 482-6395 or e-mail
to [email protected].
It is the sole responsibility of
the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is
required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become District property, will
not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.
Candidates selected for employment with
Southwestern Community College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of
employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued
employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
In addition to the above, for
Faculty/Administrator positions (only), successful candidate must submit official (sealed) college transcripts confirming date degree
conferred and/or a valid CA Community College Credential.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified
disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.
As an Equal Opportunity
Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern
Community College District will make reasonable
accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate against any
person in employment or in any program affiliated with the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification,
national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived
characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Notice
of Availability of the Annual Security Report – Southwestern College is committed to assisting all members of the community in
providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website at https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/college-police/public-information-and-resources/index.aspx.
If you would
like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the SWC College Police
Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.
The report contains information regarding
campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention; public safety authority; crime reporting policies; programs
to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes
is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for
the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned
or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the SWC College Police Department.
Drug and Alcohol
Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP) – More information about the DAAPP, including the Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program
Policy and Procedure and Biennial report can be found in the Health and Safety Section of the campus Consumer Information page (https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/health-services/personal-wellness-mental-health/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-prevention-prog
ram.aspx)
Selection Procedure:
A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the
breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an
interview.
INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
If additional positions become available in
this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days
after final board approval.
HR Contact Information:
Southwestern Community College
Human Resources
(Bldg. 46B-150)
900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-6395
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.
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