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Closing Date: 06/27/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Classification Title Counselor Working Title CalWORKs/Immigration Student Success Program Counselor Recruitment Limits Location Continuing Education Pay Information

Class 1, Step C - Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44- $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT - College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.

The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0

Job Duration 11 Position Number: 00120657 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty Range (na) Position Type Academic Department Student Services The Position

From San Diego College of Continuing Education President Dr. Tina M. King:

Established in 1914, San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) is among the oldest and largest noncredit institutions in the nation, serving approximately 20,000 students annually at seven campuses across the city of San Diego, at various community locations, and online. As the adult education arm of the San Diego Community College District, our students are among the most diverse in California-culturally, ethnically, and educationally-and our college is proud to be playing a preeminent role in alleviating poverty in our community.

San Diego College of Continuing Education commits to student success and community enrichment by providing tuition-free, accessible, equitable, and innovative quality education and support services to diverse learners in pursuit of lifelong learning, training, career advancement, and pathways to for-credit colleges. Our programs are specialized to address essential areas of adult education and workforce development, including short-term career training in priority industry sectors; English as a Second Language; basic skills; an Emeritus program for those 55 years old or older; and Disability Support Programs and Services. The San Diego College of Continuing Education's career training programs alone contribute a quarter-billion dollars to the San Diego regional economy each year. San Diego College of Continuing Education was one of the first noncredit institutions in the U.S. to be separately accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), recognized for its impactful community presence, innovative programs, and commitment to transforming lives through accessible education and career pathways.

At San Diego College of Continuing Education, we are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success. Joining SDCCE means becoming part of a dynamic team that is deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community. Candidates who believe that they can demonstrate this commitment are encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please visit:

Mission Statement: https://sdcce.edu/about/mission-statement

You Belong: https://sdcce.edu/organization/you-belong

President's Office: https://sdcce.edu/organization/president

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

CalWORKs/ISSP Counselor:

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Support Programs, the CalWORKs/ISSP Counselor is responsible for offering strategic direction in improving access, retention, and completion of students receiving public assistance and immigrant-based student populations. The Counselor leads both programs in coordinating and implementing strategies to increase student success through academic counseling, work-study coordination, case management, and individualized support services. The Counselor serves as a liaison, advocate, and educator concerning the unique needs, experiences, and challenges faced by student parents balancing educational pursuits with parenting responsibilities and welfare-to-work requirements, as well as binational students, global students (English Learners), undocumented students (Dreamers), immigrant professionals, and LGBTQIA+ students.

CalWORKs Program Responsibilities:

The Counselor faculty participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the CalWORKs program, which provides comprehensive support services to help participants achieve self-sufficiency through education and career training. This includes coordinating with county welfare departments to ensure compliance with welfare-to-work requirements while prioritizing education as a pathway to economic independence. The Counselor develops Individual Training Plans (ITPs), coordinates work-study placements, facilitates student success workshops, and connects students with supportive services including transportation, textbooks, and exam fees.

ISSP (Immigration Student Success Program) Responsibilities:

The Counselor oversees the ISSP Resource Center at the Cesar Chavez Campus, providing immediate student assistance and serving as a central hub for student engagement. The Counselor manages community-building activities including ISSP WhatsApp Groups (separate for English and Spanish speakers), weekly ISSP Student Zoom Forums addressing educational paradigms and cultural adaptation, and ISSP field trips to college and university campuses. The Counselor facilitates the ISSP Pipeline to Promise program to promote transfer opportunities for immigrant-based students, assists students in navigating the U.S. educational system, and advocates for students with credit college admissions and financial aid departments regarding California residency qualification, visa status policies, and scholarship program enhancements.

The CalWORKs/ISSP Counselor position is responsible for providing specialized academic and career counseling, coordinating community events and resource sharing, facilitating cultural adaptation support, and connecting diverse student populations with comprehensive resources to help them achieve educational success and sustainable employment, ultimately supporting their transition from public assistance to self-sufficiency and successful integration into the U.S. educational system.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in providing CalWORKs/ISSP participants and immigrant-based student populations with personal, academic, and career counseling in a post-secondary educational setting.
• Ability to facilitate individual and group sessions. Evidence of experience and academic preparation in conducting assessment, advisement, and student orientation.
• Provide guidance and leadership to SDCCD as it relates to improving experiences of CalWORKs participants and immigrant-based students, leading to increased retention and completion.
• Develop, recommend, and implement student support services to enhance student retention and success for CalWORKs/ISSP students.
• Give presentations on CalWORKs/ISSP student data and current research to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, faculty/staff, trustees, county welfare departments, external partners, etc.).
• Provide training on CalWORKs welfare-to-work requirements, immigrant student resources, and cultural adaptation topics to SDCCD constituencies at varied levels (e.g., faculty, professional classified, counselors, etc.).
• Develop Individual Training Plans (ITPs) for CalWORKs and ISSP participants and coordinate work-study placements to ensure compliance with welfare-to-work requirements.
• Manage the ISSP Resource Center at Cesar Chavez Campus, including community-building activities and immigration referral services.
• Assist in identifying future goals and strategies to enhance student equity and achievement for CalWORKs participants and immigrant-based students and integrate with other institutional planning.
• Work collaboratively with Counseling, county welfare departments, and community partners to identify gaps in services and develop appropriate strategies to address these gaps and collect data to show progress.
• Develop equity-focused events on campus that engage the College community and address CalWORKs participants, immigrant students, and other dISSProportionately impacted student groups.
• Connect students with comprehensive support services including transportation assistance, textbooks, exam fees, childcare resources, and transfer opportunities.
• Provide specialized support to ISSP sub-groups including undocumented students (Dreamers), immigrant professionals, LGBTQIA+ students, and English Learners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• (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.)

Desired Qualifications Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

Equivalency Form: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

NACES Link: https://naces.org/

ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and ProceduresLink: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx

Working Conditions

Favorable, usually involves an office

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section your Employment History;
• Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;
• Cover Letter;
• Resume;
• Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts;
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts; AND,
• Three (3) references included within the online application.
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable).
• Licenses, Certificates/Credentials (if applicable).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Posting closes 06/27

Screening 07/01-07/07

Interviews will be late July.

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND,
• Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement

CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) upon appointment.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Posting Number AC01177 Indicate budget number(s)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Résumé

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate)
• Unofficial Transcript (Graduate)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)
• Equivalency Request (required if applicable)
• Licenses/Certificates/Credentials

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.

• Yes

• No

• • We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.

• Yes

• No

• • Historically underrepresented students often face unique challenges related to trauma. How would you incorporate trauma-informed practices into your counseling approach and/or efforts to support their success?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe a program or initiative you have developed or implemented that addressed systemic barriers for a specific student population. How did you measure its success, and what lessons did you learn?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience working with county welfare departments or public assistance programs. How would you ensure compliance with welfare-to-work requirements while prioritizing education as a pathway to economic independence?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience navigating U.S. educational systems, California residency requirements, visa status policies, or financial aid processes with immigrant-based students. What challenges have you encountered and how did you address them?

(Open Ended Question)

• • The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

(Open Ended Question)