Counselor (2 Positions)

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: counseling services and/or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an full-time faculty member.

The assignment may encompass teaching courses in the Human Career Development (HCD) discipline resulting in an overload assignment. The proportion of duties assigned to counseling and instruction shall be determined by student, department, and program needs, and may range from 0% to 100% for either function.

• Counseling academically and/or economically disadvantaged students
• Crisis intervention counseling
• Career exploration and decision making
• Outreach activities
• International students
• Trends and challenges facing community college students
• Counseling designed to support student retention and success
• Program development and coordination
• Mentoring/coaching
• Empathetic and active listening counseling

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
  
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
  
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
  
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
  
• Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others' perspectives and lived experiences.

• Participating in the planning and implementation of Guided Pathways, matriculation, onboarding, case management service delivery, and counseling program as directed.
• Providing individual and group counseling to assist students in making decisions regarding associate's of arts/associate's of science/associate's degree of transfer, transfer, and career/occupational goals.
• Providing short-term crisis counseling services to students as needed.
• Facilitating the use of career assessments and inventories for students, and interpreting the results.
• Working collaboratively with campus departments, such as Admissions and Records and Financial Aid, in order to appropriately advise students.
• Using current technology to assist students in developing an educational plan based on needs, interests, abilities, achievements, and aptitude, including referrals to instructional and other support services designed to assist students in achieving their educational and/or career goals.
• Using current technology to assist student in exploring careers, in developing an understanding of the employment environment and in making and implementing career decisions.
• Using current technology, preparing and maintaining counseling records, relaying pertinent information to college personnel as needed, and respecting the confidentiality of such records as required by law.
• Using current technology to provide counseling services to students attending the college through distance education programs.
• Developing knowledge and maintaining collaborative working relationships with instructional areas, outreach centers, feeder high schools, neighboring colleges, and community resource agencies.
• Providing counseling for issues impacting persistence and academic success (i.e. academic probation and academic dismissal) and referring students to resources as appropriate and necessary.
• Using multi-tasking skills while synthesizing information accurately and efficiently.
• Using Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, and other databases to organize and track data.
• Developing an individualized Integrated Student Educational Plan (ISEP) to each eligible student and monitoring students' academic progress.
• Providing services to meet students' educational goals such as degree or certificate, transfer, vocational, skills building and/or professional development.
• Assisting students in assessing, planning, and implementing immediate and long-range goals.
• Working with four-year colleges and universities to assist students in a smooth transition to those institutions.

• Assisting students with life issues that interfere with academic success.

• Providing students with campus and community services directly or through cooperative arrangement.

• Maintaining an understanding of diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds and the appropriateness of counseling approaches.

• May teach Human Career Development (HCD) courses that include, but not limited to, orientation to college, college success skills, transfer, personal development, career exploration and career decisions-making skills.
• To view a complete list of courses for HCD, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:
  • ARC Programs and Majors
  • CRC Programs and Majors
  • FLC Programs and Majors
  • SCC Programs and Majors

1. Have a 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 the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by July 1, 2026. (NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees AND a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Applicants must attach the following:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable -see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

6. Copy of Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) license (if using to meet minimum qualifications)

7. Supplemental Questionnaire Document

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).
• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.
  • Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.
• Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.