Position Details

Position Information

Opportunity Type
FULL-TIME TEMPORARY FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Categorical, Non-Tenured

Position Title
COUNSELOR, UMOJA/AFFIRM

Posting Number
F2605

Close/First Review Date
08/09/2026

Department
Counseling, Guidance and Matriculation

Work Location
Evergreen Valley College

Position Status
Full Time

Salary Range
$110,451 to $151,619 Entry Level Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule 2026-2027); Maximum Salary Potential $196,722. Note: Actual Salary placement is based on candidate's verified education and experience.

Benefits Summary

Excellent fringe benefit package includes a pension, medical, dental, vision, EAP (employee assistance plan) and life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection. Voluntary plans include supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b and 457 Deferred Compensation Accounts. Faculty also receive paid sick leave.

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This faculty position is a full-time, 100% FTE Temporary, One Year, Categorical, Non-tenured (11 Months, August - June) as Counselor, Umoja/AFFIRM the Division of Student Services located at Evergreen Valley College.

Assignment may include day and evening responsibilities. Some workdays may be assigned outside the eleven-month academic calendar.

This position is represented by the San Jose/Evergreen Federation of Teachers, AFT 6157.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide academic, vocational, career, personal and guidance counseling for new, continuing and prospective AFFIRM students. Work with students to develop abbreviated and comprehensive educational plans to meet the Student Support and Success Program (SSSP) mandates and Student Equity (SE) objectives regarding student performance and retention.

2. Provide walk-in counseling and work with program specialist on Early Alert efforts.

3. Coordinate counseling components such as probation/dismissal, orientation, outreach, on-line counseling, on-line orientation, student cohorts, etc. for meeting SSSP mandates.

4. Participate in outreach functions that may include serving as a liaison with high schools, mentors, community-based organizations and four-year colleges/universities.

5. Refer students as appropriate to campus and community resources and services.

6. Collaborate with AFFIRM instructors and the program specialist to develop, implement and evaluate outreach and retention strategies.

7. Visit AFFIRM classes and attend AFFIRM Program campus and community activities. Assume general counseling responsibilities as assigned.

8. Participate in the implementation of the District-wide Student Success Plan including admissions, multiple measures, and orientations, counseling and follow up components.

9. Participate in student learning outcomes (SLO) of guidance courses, Service Area Outcomes and Assessment activities.

10. Teach courses in assigned discipline by communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.

11. Adapt methodologies for students with special needs and different learning styles.

12. Demonstrate commitment to professional development, including but not limited to activities such as: participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, membership in professional organizations, research projects, publishing academic work, participation in statewide committees or organizations, etc.

13. Demonstrate sensitivity in working with students and staff of diverse racial, ethnic, academic and socio economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disabilities by showing respect for differences and the dignity of others.

14. Participate in faculty responsibilities such as: course and curriculum development and review, student learning outcomes and assessment, program review, committees, research and special projects as needed in the discipline/department or district.

15. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings and keep posted office hours.

16. Meet record keeping obligations on time, e.g. grades, census, reports, rosters, textbook orders, and requisitions.

17. Maintain and provide current course syllabi as required by California Education Code and Board policy.

18. Foster a professional work and learning environment.

19. Perform other duties as required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. 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

*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, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1.)

District's Diversity

Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.

Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

*Equivalency

Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications as listed on the Job Announcements. Application(s) for equivalency are required if the degrees are not in the exact discipline required for the applicable position, according the California Community College Minimum Qualifications (select link below to review).

NOTE: Equivalency review is for degrees not in the exact discipline, only. If you have a degree earned outside of the United States, a U.S. credential evaluation must be attached with your application materials. (See *Foreign Degrees section below).

California Community College Minimum Qualifications
19 th EDITION Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges

District Equivalency Form
http://www.sjeccd.edu/HumanResources/Documents/Equivalency_Application_Form.pdf

Foreign Degree

Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.

All degrees and credits earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.

Degrees earned outside of the U.S. without a U.S. credential evaluation attached, will not be considered.

Desired Qualifications

1. Knowledge of African-American culture with emphasis on the African-American community.

2. Experience working with African-American organizations in the community.

3. Knowledge and skills in retention strategies for African-American students. Experience as a member of a non-traditional academic program for African- American student

Working Environment

Typical classroom environment.