Job Details

San Mateo County Community College District

Part-Time Disability Resources Center Counselor (Pool)

Position Number: 6505935
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Disability Services

Part-Time Disability Resources Center Counselor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Initial placement can range from $83.09 to $103.42 per hour (Salary Schedule AJ - Laboratory Rate).

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide professional, academic/vocational, personal, and disability-related counseling
Assist students experiencing academic difficulty in maximizing their success
Develop education plans, monitor student progress, and conduct follow-up activities
Be knowledgeable of, and maintain contact with social, health, and community agencies
Use technology tools as it relates to counseling functions
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and the community
Attend and participate in case management, department, and counseling meetings
Teach guidance courses as needed
Act as a consultant regarding student performance and retention
Interpret placement and career assessment results
Conduct college orientations and workshops related to student success and development
Coordinate and provide tours for high school seniors with disabilities
Verify student eligibility for DSPS programs and services
Identify functional limitations
Determine reasonable accommodations

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

The matriculation process as it applies to California Community Colleges
Counseling and student development theories and relevant applications to program development
Appropriate college and community referrals

Skills and Abilities:

Experience teaching college success and career and personal development courses
Preparation for or experience in designing and preparing Student Educational Plans (SEPs) for community college students
Experience providing short-term personal counseling to students from diverse backgrounds
Develop and maintain student counseling notes in a timely and effective manner
Demonstrate strength in interpersonal communication
Experience with intervention programs that support student success
Experience developing innovative programs that strengthen the quality of counseling services to students
Experience using university articulation agreements and transfer requirements for counseling community college students
Use computer databases to retrieve student, college, and career information
Experience in counseling at a California community college
Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
Using a variety of career assessments

Job Requirements:

Master's degree or above in rehabilitation counseling OR Master's degree or above in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) OR the equivalent (see below); and either 15 or more semester units in upper-division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six-semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program working with people with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following:
- (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or
- (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities or the equivalent.
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form.

a) Degree Equivalence
The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

b) Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:

i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and

ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

c) Professional Achievement Equivalence
The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information:
Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
Comprehend speech at normal levels
Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Frequent bending at the waist
Physical presence at on-site locations
Communicate and interact with others
Observe and interpret people and situations
Learn and apply new information or skills
Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
Work with frequent interruptions
Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Closes: 6/30/2026

To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191463