Job Details

San Mateo County Community College District

Counselor (Tenure-Track) (2 Positions Available)

Position Number: 7010675
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Counselor (Tenure-Track) (2 Positions Available)

Campus: Cañada College

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: 80

Months Per Year: 10

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

This is a full-time, 10-month (30 hours per week) faculty counseling position reporting to the Dean of Counseling. The duties of this counselor will cover the full range of general counseling responsibilities, including academic, career, and personal counseling with both individuals and groups and teaching discipline-specific courses.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Provide comprehensive counseling services to students, including academic, career, and personal counseling on a drop-in and appointment basis, both day and evening
Provide group counseling sessions, orientations, workshops, and other activities to support students in getting information and support related to college success
Assist students to understand educational options, clarify educational goals, engage in educational and career planning, participate in the development of Student Educational Plans (SEPs), and course selection
Prioritize transfer and student success services and support for students enrolled in foundational coursework and those from historically underserved and disproportionately impacted communities
Collaborate with instructional and counseling faculty and staff to assist students in understanding and using counseling, college success services, and resources
Develop, implement, or collaborate with initiatives related to student success and collaborate with programs such as Basic Skills Initiatives, Learning Communities, CalWORKS, EOPS/CARE, Disability Resource Center, and Veterans toUsingmize student success
Participate in the implementation of transfer and matriculation activities at the college
Participate in outreach activities and events in classrooms on and off campus, at local high schools, adult schools, and community agencies
Provide follow-up services to students on probation and dismissal status
Teach courses such as college success and career and personal development during the day or evening
Utilize and keep abreast of advanced counseling methods and student development theories, which include integrating technology to support student learning and career objectives
Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings, and other professional development activities to maintain the expertise required to provide accurate and reliable information and support to students seeking transfer or to complete a certificate or associate degree
Participate in shared governance committees
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs

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

California Education Code provisions governing community college curriculum, transfer, and articulation, including but not limited to sections pertaining to Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs), general education, and minimum graduation requirements
How course revision, inactivation, and new course development affect existing articulation agreements and the responsibilities of the articulation officer in managing those impacts
Counseling principles, practices, and ethics as they apply to academic counseling and transfer planning within the California community college system
Transfer requirements and pathways available to community college students, including TAG, TAG+, ADT guarantees, and UC/ CSU/private institution transfer processes
The academic and personal challenges faced by transfer-intending students, including challenges specific to first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented student populations
Student equity principles and practices as they apply to transfer counseling and articulation program development

Skills and Abilities:

The use of counseling tools and platforms such as DegreeWorks, ASSIST, and Transfer Planners
Work independently to manage a complex and multifaceted workload involving overlapping deadlines and multiple institutional stakeholders
Work effectively within participatory governance structures and to advocate for program needs in a collegial and professional manner
Adapt counseling and outreach strategies in response to changes in transfer policies, enrollment patterns, or student population needs

Job Requirements:

Master's or higher 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 (see below) 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
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred

College counseling experience
Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching in college success, career, and personal development
Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within college success and career and personal development courses and classrooms
Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices

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, 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: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

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) 2025 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2022-2024) 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 2025 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 2025 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: 4/21/2026

To apply, visit http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198168