FY25 - Counselor, EOPS/NextUp - LTS Limited Los Angeles Community College District

FY25 - Counselor, EOPS/NextUp - LTS Limited

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

P ROFESSIONAL O PPORTUNITIES

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Professional Opportunities

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE
FY25 - Counselors, EOPS/NextUp

D Basis Long-Term Sub (LTS) LIMITED

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) announces an opening for a Counselor position at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). LAVC, one of the nine colleges in LACCD, is located in the San Fernando Valley. With an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students, LAVC offers a wide range of academic and career technical education programs and transfers students to leading public and private colleges and universities. The LAVC EOPS Department consists of experienced and professionally trained faculty who work with students on educational goals, career planning, transfer to four-year institutions, and other academic and personal issues affecting student success.
JOB DESCRIPTION

The EOPS Department at LAVC is accepting applications for a Long Term Substitute Full Time D Basis Counselor position to begin during the Summer 2025 semester. This assignment will be for 35 hours per week. The major responsibility of the candidate is to provide comprehensive, academic and career counseling services to a diverse and multicultural student population. All counseling faculty are expected to participate in weekly department meetings and professional development activities, as well as participate in college-wide activities and shared governance committees. The Counseling assignment may include day and evening duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Department Chairperson and the Dean of Special Programs, duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide academic, career and personal counseling to students who are low income, educationally disadvantaged and/or current former foster youth in-person or in a remote environment.
• Interpret EOPS eligibility standards, admissions procedures, and college regulations.
• Conduct EOPS orientations to familiarize students with EOPS programs, services, and mutual responsibilities. In addition, familiarize students with the college environment, program, services, registration procedures, college rules and regulations and the transfer process.
• Use multiple measures to develop individual, multi-semester educational plans. Assist in assessing students in reading, English, math, academic deficiencies, career and other assessment.
• Assess needs, recommend success strategies, and monitor student progress for adherence to EOPS standards.
• Assist students with transfer to four-year institutions and/or to find career employment.
• Assist with the following petitions, appeals and waivers: graduation, financial aid, remedial coursework, academic dismissal, reinstatement and course repetition.
• Maintain accurate notes, records and files; prepares reports; and other related written materials.
• Schedule, plan and conduct group workshops, field trips and activities for current/former foster youth. In addition, may conduct special topic workshops including but limited to probation, time management, study skills, major and career exploration.
• Refer students to appropriate college and community agencies.
• Write letters of recommendation for students.
• Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Graduation Office.
• Teach Counseling courses, if necessary.
• Participate in LAVC and EOPS outreach and recruitment activities, events, advisory committee meetings, graduation and other events.
• Participate in professional development workshops and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years or more of paid work experience, post Master's Degree, working as a counselor at a California community college within the past five (5) years.

• Prior experience working with current/former foster youth, low income, educationally disadvantaged, at-risk students.
• Experience teaching Counseling or Guidance classes, conducting workshops and orientations.
• Extensive knowledge of the transfer process and requirements, articulation agreements, matriculation, graduation requirements, and Student Learning Outcomes.
• Knowledge of the major career development theories, current trends in career counseling, career development resources (both printed as well as computerized), and experience using and interpreting a variety of career assessments.
• Experience and sensitivity in counseling and teaching students who may be first generation, non-native speakers, academically under-prepared, non-traditional, historically marginalized, or returning students.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak Spanish, Armenian, and/or Russian.
• Experience working as a team member on department and campus-wide committees and groups.
• Experience in the use of computer technology as a counseling and teaching tool, including using web-based resources and other technology to create Student Educational Plans and enhance services to students.
• Experience with delivery of service in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of Conex-ED and PeopleSoft student information systems preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, or the equivalent, AND

EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall:

• Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages OR

• Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages; AND
• Have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
  

• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding culturally diverse academic, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

Remote Learning: Faculty may be required to conduct classes or interact with students in a virtual learning environment using Canvas or other methods of remote learning. Applicants with demonstrated certification in Blackboard, Canvas or Course Compass or other online modalities may be given preference.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION :

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
SALARY AND BENEFITS :

The LACCD determines placement on the pay scale depending on verified education and employment history. Current starting annual salary range is from : $97,716 - $174,432 for the 12-month academic year depending on education and experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, life insurance and (State Teachers Retirement System) retirement program.
APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments.

Please go to to file the application. After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).
For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of interest that describes the applicant's interest in the position and details why the applicant is a good fit for the position;
2. Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
3. A list of references including the names, titles, address, telephone numbers and e-mail of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;
4. Copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview) . Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to

EVALUATION PROCESS

LAVC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM May 20, 2025 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAVC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant. Finalists will be invited back for a second interview. A medical evaluation indicating fitness to work in the district is required for new employees at the expense of the candidate. The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.

Individuals protected by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

For additional information or questions regarding the application process, please contact Dr. Sherri Rodriguez at ... .
LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT STATEMENT:

As our nation confronts the challenges of systemic racism and the status quo of social injustice, LAVC recognizes that by virtue of our position as an institution of higher education and our role in the community, we have the opportunity and the obligation to be an agent of change in addressing these issues. As such, and in response to the uprising and racial reckoning of summer 2020, LAVC commits to being an anti-racist institution and to working towards equity and social change.

We join in the LACCD commitment: 'As an organization founded on educational excellence, opportunity and access, and dedicated to the principles of equity, justice and community, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) must lead by example, and make structural and permanent change to root out the ill effects of racism and bias from our classrooms and our workplace.'

Los Angeles Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer

To apply, visit

Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-089e1d4d12dd3843a94c8b5e90fc4834