Counselor, Math Performance Success
Job Description
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Counselor, Math Performance Success, Foothill College.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the dean of counseling, the Math Performance Success (MPS) counselor assists with achieving the goals and objectives of MPS. The program differs by offering supportive services for students who historically experienced math anxiety affecting performance and fostering avoidance. To improve the experience of students in their math classes, the MPS Counselor is responsible for providing in-class counseling and advising services. The individual will collaborate with a group of assigned math faculty, peer tutors and other campus stakeholders to create a network of resources for students in the program. Examples of what to expect in this position includes: consult with faculty on student progress, maintain office hours, collect data and report on program success, attend department and division meetings, pursue professional growth activities, serve on district and/or college committees, develop and evaluate curricula, facilitate workshops and group discussions, participate in orientation and registration events, and perform other duties consistent with the role of a counselor. This position may have teaching assignments and other job responsibilities that occur on campus, off campus or online.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION INCLUDE:
- Assist students from diverse and socio-economic backgrounds regarding their academic, career, and personal goals.
- Provide educational planning for students and serve as a resource to help them complete certificate and degree programs and transfer successfully.
- Participate in college and division assignments and special projects.
- Work collaboratively with divisions, departments, units, and other constituencies.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community members, high schools, and community agencies.
- Teach counseling and career related courses.
- Offer core services to students like orientation, educational planning, and counseling follow-up sessions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Although this position is not classified as math faculty, experience supporting students in mathematics and related STEM disciplines is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing caring and patient academic, personal, and career counseling to community college students.
- Versed in the impact Guided Pathways has had on the role of California community college counselors.
- Familiarity with providing counseling services to community college students.
- Experience teaching counseling and career related courses and developing counseling curricula.
- Skilled in providing culturally relevant college success strategies for historically minoritized students.
- Adept at using culturally relevant teaching and counseling strategies to improve historically minoritized student outcomes.
- Track record working with learning communities and special programs such as retention, honors, Umoja, Puente, Pre-STEM, Dual Enrollment or International Student Programs.
- Knowledgeable in the principles and techniques of program development, implementation and evaluation to address student performance and transfer issues.
- Accomplished in teaching hybrid, in-person and online.
- Proficient at using counseling tools like Canvas and Ellucian Degree Works and Banner.
- Effective verbal, written, interpersonal, and group communication skills.
- Indoor, office environment.
Physical Abilities:
(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
- Vision sufficient to read various materials.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
- Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
- Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
- Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
- A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
- A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
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