Counselor Faculty at Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington

Job Description:

Description

Counselor Faculty
Salary: $71,619 - $99,041 DOE
Classification: Administrative/Exempt

Reports to: Associate Dean of Retention

Olympic College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Faculty Counselor to begin working Fall Quarter, 2024. The College is seeking outstanding candidates with a strong commitment to equity and social justice and a passion for providing high quality counseling services to a diverse student population. The staff of Olympic College Counseling Services, housed within the Division of Student Services and Achievement, work as a team to provide direct services and referrals to enhance student retention and success. Counselors also serve as a supportive resource for and provide consultation to faculty and staff regarding their student-related concerns. In alignment with our mission, candidates of diverse backgrounds including people of color, first generation college graduates, people who identify as LGBTQIA or gender-fluid, and people of all abilities are encouraged to apply.Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Providing culturally responsive direct services to new, returning, and continuing students, including personal counseling, crisis intervention, career counseling, group counseling, high school completion, and referrals to academic advising, and other to College and community resources.


• Assisting students with identifying and resolving problems affecting their educational and personal development by clarifying short and long range goals.


• Intervening and providing guidance for students who are experiencing barriers to academic success.


• Providing faculty input and participating in College-wide student retention/success programs and activities.


• Serving as a resource to faculty and staff regarding student issues that impact academic success.


• Serving as liaison to instructional divisions and the community in providing counseling and retention-related services.


• Serving as a CARE Team member.


• Developing and facilitating workshops to enhance student success.


• Administering and interpreting individual and group career and psychometric assessments.


• Providing coverage to provide services during non-instructional weeks, in consultation with the counseling team and supervisor.


• Maintaining records of contacts with students and completing forms as required.


• Adhering to American Counseling Association (ACA) and state of Washington ethical and legal standards.


• Participating in faculty development and governance activities.


• Participating in departmental and College-wide committees and projects.


• Performing other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, counseling psychology or related field from an accredited institution.


• Graduate program must include at least two quarters of supervised counseling practicum/clinical work.


• Licensed or eligible to be licensed prior to employment as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the State of Washington.


• Two years of full-time experience counseling individuals regarding personal, mental health, career, and academic issues.


• Counseling training and experience as a generalist able to address a wide variety of issues including suicide prevention, crisis counseling, stress management, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, sexual assault, and parenting concerns.


• Demonstrated expertise, experience, and commitment to providing culturally responsive and affirming services to historically marginalized groups including, students of color, LGBTQIA/gender fluid populations, and students of all abilities.


• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counseling, counseling psychology or related field.


• Two years of full-time experience providing mental health counseling at a community college or university.


• Broad knowledge of community resources.


• Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain collaborative relationships with a multicultural and diverse faculty, staff, student, and community population.


• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts.


• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and make recommendations.


• Effective presentation skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.

Successful Applicants will be able to

• Demonstrate a commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement for a diverse student population.


• Utilize culturally appropriate therapeutic approaches and best practices when working with students.


• Demonstrate understanding of and the ability to work within a student development perspective.


• Work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.


• Be a self-starter with a high degree of motivation, flexibility, integrity, and willingness to take initiative.


• Possess excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.


• Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.


• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision and values.


• Demonstrate ethics, integrity and sound professional judgment

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Full-Time Faculty qualifies for the following benefits. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave - sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of EmploymentPrior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.

How To ApplyTo be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:Olympic College Online ApplicationResumeCover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

EEO StatementOlympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation please contact HRticket@olympic.edu This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice. Apply Now