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General Counselor Non-Tenure Track 176 Day
Job Description
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FULL TIME FACULTY
beginning September 18 , 2026, to October 1, 2026. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to apply for a transfer, please complete an online application and send an email to the Office of People & Culture (HR): yccdhr@goyccd.onmicrosoft.com and include the subject words: Transfer / Position Title. Please indicate in the body of the email that you are applying during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period and you have completed an online application. For additional information about YCCD'sTRANFER NOTICE
PERIOD, please refer to theFAYCCD CBA
Article 5.0- 5.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank. 2.DO NOT USE WORDS
; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process. 3.DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS
Self photographs or of any nature. 4.DO NOT INCLUDE
Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Education Code §87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis. 2. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.SPONSORSHIP
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. For questions about YCCD's application process, please contact (530) 741-8733. Posting Details Position Information Job Title General Counselor Non-Tenure Track 176 Day Location Woodland Community College- Woodland, CA Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
: Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, provide general counseling services in support of the College's recruitment and retention efforts. The Counselor will provide personal, career and educational counseling to students. The Counselor will participate in orientation/counseling sessions, classroom presentations, workshops, assessment interpretation, outreach activities, evening assignments, and liaison duties with academic departments. The assignment includes curriculum development, development and assessment of student learning outcomes, professional activities, committee work, and utilizing intervention strategies in working with academically challenged students. In addition, assignment includes working with electronic processes such as Curricunet, and Degree-Audit, etc., or similar systems. Assignments are within WCC service centers/campuses. Essential Duties SummaryESSENTIAL DUTIES
: Assist students in developing educational and career goals, culminating in a student educational plan. Teach counseling classes each semester as assigned, either in-load or extra pay. Assist with the development of delivery systems using technology for alternative student services. Confer with and advise faculty regarding matters of administrative procedure in such areas as admissions and records, articulation and course equivalency, and communication with other colleges and universities. Administer tests and inventories to groups or individuals and interpret the results to counselees. Develop and maintain close working relationships with instructional areas, outreach centers, feeder high schools, neighboring colleges and community resource agencies; articulate programs with feeder high schools; foster good high school/college relations. Assignment may include evening and weekend counseling as well as services to outreach locations, including secondary schools. Provide intervention strategies to increase the retention and persistence ofstudents in general. Assignment may include providing counseling services to special student populations (e.g. Athletes, ESL students, Veterans) Assist students in analyzing their aptitudes and interests and to learn decision-making processes related to their academic and career planning. Assist students in determining the best educational program for preparation for a chosen career/vocation; Assist student with course selection and college activities to maximize the student's opportunities and potential. Develop student educational plans that encompass both the course work and supplemental needs of students. Develop transfer plans that meet eligibility requirements for 4-year colleges and universities. Assist students with resolution of personal problems or provide them with appropriate referrals on campus or within the community. Assist with the development of delivery systems using technology for alternative student services. Participate in department, division, and college-wide committees and meetings. Work in a collaborative and professional manner within and outside of the department. Participate in the shared-governance process. Complete all duties as assigned by the Dean. Required QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications at least one of the disciplines below. Please review the Minimum Qualifications Handbook to view the required qualifications to teach a specific discipline. Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling, OR the equivalent.EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT
: All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District ( YCCD ) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications. Please click here for equivalency application . Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of Counseling (NOTE :
A license as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( MFT ) is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1.) Desired/Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Range/Step Class II step 1- Class VII step 10 Salary Range $70,971 to $113,905 /YR.
Benefits Information Additional Resources:
- About The Yuba Community College District
- Certificated Benefits Overview
- Certificated Benefit Summary and Rates
- Certificated Salary Schedule
- Retirement System ( STRS )
- Collective Bargaining Agreement EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
FULL TIME FACULTY
beginning September 18 , 2026, to October 1, 2026. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to apply for a transfer, please complete an online application and send an email to the Office of People & Culture (HR): yccdhr@goyccd.onmicrosoft.com and include the subject words: Transfer / Position Title. Please indicate in the body of the email that you are applying during the FAYCCD 10-Day Transfer Notice Period and you have completed an online application. For additional information about YCCD'sTRANFER NOTICE PERIOD
, please refer to theFAYCCD CBA
: Article 5.0- 5.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
: 1. A complete application requires each section of the online application to be completed. Your application will automatically be disqualified if sections of the application are left blank. 2.DO NOT USE WORDS
; "see resume," or "will provide upon hire." Please check your application for completeness. The more information you provide about your education and work experience will help your application advance to the search committee review process. 3.DO NOT INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS
: Self photographs or of any nature. 4.DO NOT INCLUDE
: Date of birth, social security numbers, or ids other than what the application requires. PRE- EMPLOYMENT
REQUIREMENTS
: 1. Education Code §87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination (TB test) within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis. 2. As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice ( DOJ ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility.SPONSORSHIP
: The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission. For questions about YCCD's application process, please contact (530) 741-8733. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
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An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$84,262 / year median in California
+6% projected growth