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Napa Valley College is seeking an individual with demonstrated counseling and instructional skills to join an outstanding team of staff, faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students, as part of the Student Support Services TRIO Program.
 
Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO is a federally funded grant program dedicated to helping 185 Napa Valley College students each year. The program has been at Napa Valley College since 1997 and has since then served over 2,600 students. The grant serves low-income, first-generation students, and individuals with disabilities according to ratios and guidelines set by the federal government. The program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS TRIO is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants, facilitate their transfer from two-year to four-year colleges and foster an institutional climate supportive of their successes.
 
This is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded faculty position through August 31, 2025,  with the possibility of an extension.  The assignment is based on a 175-day faculty work year, plus up to 23 additional days of counseling services annually to support activities related to the division and the Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO grant, as approved by the Associate Dean, Talent Search and Student Support Services Programs  per academic year.
 
Initial salary range placement for the 175-day faculty year is $59,494 - $69,168 annually, with future steps up to $81,774 through August 2025, plus compensation for up to 23 additional days of counseling services.  Initial annual compensation for 23 additional days is $7,819-9,090, with future increases up to $10,747 through 2025.  Salary and extra days will be prorated based on start date.  If grant is extended past 2025, future step increases are possible up to $97,780 annually and 23 extra day compensation up to $12,851 annually. Placement on the salary schedule is commensurate with education and experience.   Reassigned time will be provided to allow for coordination.  The college offers a fringe benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, employee assistance program, and CalSTRS membership.
 

Under direction of the Associate Dean, Talent Search and Student Support Services Programs, the Counselor/Coordinator, SSS TRIO will:
 

• Provide personal, academic and career counseling to SSS TRIO students;
• Develop educational plans for  SSS TRIO students leading to a degree and/or certificate, and transfer to a 4-year institution;
• Develop and teach relevant Counseling Courses, as mandated per grant;
• Develop, update, and maintain all related materials used to advise SSS TRIO students on academic majors, degrees, and transfer requirements;
• Assist with the development/revision of Counseling curriculum;
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with program participants, staff, faculty and various community agencies;
• Participate in appropriate counseling and faculty/staff meetings and college-wide student retention efforts; 
• Meet students by appointment or on a drop-in basis, including group appointments;
• Facilitate group workshops and be involved in online counseling, including assisting students in determining and achieving their academic, career, and personal goals;
• Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Talent Search and Student Support Services Programs, coordinate the day-to-day operations and assist in the monitor of the Student Support Services (SSS) TRIO Program in compliance with grant specifications and federal regulations;
• Plan, coordinate, and develop the following program activities including but not limited to: recruitment, intake, eligibility determination, advising and counseling, instructional support, and academic field trip activities of the SSS TRIO Program;
• Coordinate with other student service and academic programs to advance the goals and objectives of the SSS TRIO program;
• Represents Napa Valley College and the SSS TRIO Program at local, regional, and statewide meetings;
• Keeps a detailed record of all tasks in progress and completed;
• Provides information for monthly newsletters, correspondence, reports, and other documents to disseminate program information;
• Monitor and measure student outcome data for reporting and planning purposes;
• Coordinate program activities and information with college departments;
• Documents contacts with students and maintains student records in compliance with program regulations;
• Maintain, document, and monitor student case load;
• Complete appropriate paperwork with students (i.e. challenges, petitions, appeals);
• Reviews early alert and mid-semester progress reports and provides follow- up services to students;
• Provide information about financial and economic literacy and assist students with applying for Financial Aid (FAFSA) and scholarships;
• Assist students with applying to 4-year institutions for transfer including applying for financial aid; and
• Provide follow-up services, information, and referrals to ensure student retention. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Earned 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.  If you do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications as stated in #1 above and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency, a Request for Equivalency Review form must be submitted at the time of application.

• A minimum of two-years demonstrated college-level counseling, teaching, and/or coordinating a Student Support Services TRIO program or similar educational program;
• Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating or implementing a SSS program or similar special project; and
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background of community college students.

• Two years of full-time or two years part-time counseling and/or teaching experience at the community college level;
• Demonstrated experience in teaching lower-division counseling;
• Experience coordinating a Student Support Services TRIO program or similar educational program;
• Demonstrated experience in implementing counseling techniques to effectively address the learning needs of students from a variety of cultural, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum and assessing student learning outcomes;
• Ability to provide personal, academic, career, financial aid and transfer advising;
• Excellent human relations skills, including the ability to establish and maintain good rapport with program participants and college staff and faculty; 
• Familiarity with instructional technology and student academic services;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
   

A.  Applicants must complete the online application through GovernmentJobs.com.  All elements of the application, including supplemental questions, must be submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. 

Internal applicants are still required to submit a complete application packet for this position.  This includes submission of transcripts and all other required application materials.
 
B.  Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process: 

1. A letter of interest, not to exceed two pages, that addresses how you meet the minimum and desirable professional competencies for the position as outlined in this announcement.
2. Request for Equivalency Review form (only for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency).
3. Current comprehensive resume.
4. A separate list of teaching assignments over the past five years that includes Course Number, Course Title, Institution, and Year/Semester Taught.
5. Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work, degrees, and conferral dates 

• NOTE:  Unofficial copies of transcripts accepted at time of application, however, official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment.  
• Transcripts without the degrees and conferral dates will be deemed incomplete.
• Please remove SSN or DOB if visible on transcripts.
• Foreign Transcripts: Napa Valley College requires that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.  A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement, even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States.  Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Please click here for a list of approved organizations.