Counselor (STEM/LatinX) at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California

Job Description:

College of the Canyons

 

Counselor (STEM/LatinX)

 

A Full-Time Faculty Position

Closing Date: 5/6/2024

202300124

 

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Salary Placement:

Eleven (11) month position; anticipated starting date July 1, 2024. Initial Salary Placement on Academic Salary Schedule 1 is dependent on education and experience. Initial Salary Placement Range is from $87,228– $138,696 annually (adjusted for 12 months of pay per year). Column placement is based on education and step placement will be based on years of professional experience, not to exceed nine (9) years’ experience for a maximum placement of Step 10: For details, click on link to Academic Salary Schedule.

 

The Santa Clarita Community College District/College of the Canyons is seeking a Counselor (STEM/LatinX).

 

The Santa Clarita Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As presented in our District Strategic Plan, which focuses on Access, Engagement, and Success, “Equity, inclusion, and diversity are not goals in themselves, but ideologies embedded in all actions and planning across all departments and functions of our college and its two campuses.

 

College of the Canyons is part of the Santa Clarita Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 32,000 students each academic year. College of the Canyons has a diverse student population that reflects our focus on enhancing the educational attainment and economic well-being of the community we proudly serve.

 

We seek employees that value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, who are conscientious risk takers and transformational leaders guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

 

"BIG PICTURE" RESPONSIBILITY:

This position is a high priority for our District for the 2024-2025 year and is contingent upon continued available district, grant and state funding.

 

College of the Canyons is seeking a faculty leader in the area of STEM/LatinX Counseling. The STEM/LatinX Counselor actively serves and promotes student success for all students through a curriculum and pedagogy responsive to supporting and uplifting STEM/LatinX students. The STEM/LatinX counselor will assist LatinX and other student populations in transitioning into and connecting with the campus community, enhancing cultural and educational experiences, and increasing persistence and retention rates in order to achieve their educational goals. The STEM/LatinX Counselor serves as a generalist and a regular member of the Counseling Department faculty committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of LatinX and other students.

 

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by LatinX students in higher education, particularly within the STEM disciplines. This individual should demonstrate expertise in providing academic advising, career guidance, and individual support tailored to the needs of LatinX / STEM students. Counselors should have a passion for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

 

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

Possession of an unexpired California Community College Counselor Credential,

OR

Master’s 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).

 

*Note to current COC adjuncts in the discipline: If you were qualified and hired under the previous set of equivalencies, you may still qualify for this position. Please contact Human Resources.

 

Application Process:

This application process is ongoing until the position is filled.

 

If you require assistance, please call the Human Resources office at (661) 362-3427 or email: hro@canyons.edu 

 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications online at:

https://www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/

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