Full Time Counselor - One Year Temporary

Job Summary

The counselor will provide personal and educational counseling for individualized students. The counselor will work with students who are seeking their degree/certificate and or who may be at-risk. The counselor will devise and implement strategies to help in the retention and academic success of students. Community college counselors must be generalists as well as specialists. While the position emphasizes working with students to strengthen academic success, other responsibilities include crisis intervention, pre-admission counseling, re-admission petitions, recruitment and other duties as needed or as assigned. This position will require weekly trips to the Omak campus.

Essential Functions

The counselor shall perform the following duties:

• Short Term Counseling: provide short term mental health counseling, crisis intervention and recommend, if needed, agency referrals to students.

• Student Service Liaison: provide student services to students who may be academically at risk; work with students and faculty in which classroom student behavior may be an issue; and, as requested by faculty, provide classroom presentations about career services, retention issues and support services.

• Community Agency Referrals: work in collaboration with community agencies such as, DVR, DSHS, private vocational providers, L & I, Community Action Council, WorkSource and other agencies to ensure students are receiving quality services as needed.

• Petitions and Appeals: review re-admission petitions, overload requests, low grade removal, general petitions and counsel with students regarding personal concerns with appeals.

• Educational Planning: assist with educational planning for new/prospective students regarding the requirements of academic transfer and professional/technical programs and/or degrees.

• Retention Strategies: develop, collaborate and implement retention strategies that will effectively increase student success.

• Collaboration Strategies: partner with other WVC counselors to develop comprehensive counseling services that enhance WVC student's experiences.

• Respect the diversity of fellow staff, faculty and students and incorporate equity into counseling resources and services when possible.

• Think critically about how to serve historically minoritized students and implement counseling strategies to promote an equitable and healthy learning environment.

• Actively participate in college-wide committees.

• Assist in new student advising and registration sessions.

• Effectively perform other related duties, as assigned.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited university in counseling, psychology, social work or closely related field.

• Bilingual (written and oral in Spanish/English) and comfortable translating and engaging the student and community in both languages.

• Commitment to equitable student success and experience working with diverse populations.

• Willingness to prioritize professional growth and development in the area of equity and inclusion.

• Experience using various computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mental health counseling experience.

• Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.

• Strong written, oral and listening skills.

General Qualifications:

Wenatchee Valley College seeks faculty who will help move the college into the future. We see our role as assisting students to achieve their individual goals and to serve the community and its needs for an educated workforce. We expect all faculty to strive for excellence both in the classroom and in their broader role as cooperative members of the college. Beyond the stated minimum and preferred qualifications, the following abilities are important to fulfilling our mission and goals:

• Mastery of discipline, demonstrated through earned degrees, continued professional education, employment in the field and other relevant education and experience.

• Teaching skills, demonstrated through prior teaching assignments, graduate teaching assignments, professional training and other relevant experience.

• Knowledge, understanding and support of the mission and purpose of a comprehensive community college.

• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamically changing arena of American post-secondary education, including the ability to perceive opportunity and assist the college in moving in new directions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Technology literacy and the willingness to make effective use of technological resources in support of the classroom.

• Commitment to working effectively with students, colleagues, staff and a district community who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

The Successful Candidate will Demonstrate:

• Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty and staff.

• Flexibility to effectively accomplish the instructional and general responsibilities of the position.

• Dynamic, non-traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.

• Experience using technology as an instructional aid to enhance learning.

• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

• Competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; including establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students and community partners.

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgement.

• Willingness to collaborate with faculty colleagues.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment:

This is full-time, non-tenure, one year temporary faculty position. The salary for the position is determined by placement on the Wenatchee Valley College full-time faculty schedule (currently $74,259 to $82,480 for a 9-month, 175-day contract). Class assignments may include day, evening and distance courses. This position is scheduled to begin fall quarter (September) 2024.

Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance' life and long- term disability insurance plans; sick leave and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our benefits websiteat:https://www.wvc.edu/humanresources/benefits.html.

Conditions of Employment:

• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. Wenatchee Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity, and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

• All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.

• A valid Washington state driver's license may be required.

Bargaining Unit:

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Association for Higher Education. Faculty workload, compensation and job expectations are defined by a contract negotiated between the faculty union and the WVC Board of Trustees.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.

• Upload cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. (five pages max)

• Upload resume. (five pages max)

• Upload copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.

• Complete supplemental questions.

• Upload answers to the following Faculty Supplemental Questions (limit each answer to no more than one page):

• Describe your curriculum and teaching style, and how do you see them contributing to student learning and success and the college's commitment to equity and inclusion.

• Describe the ways in which you have actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to promoting the success of diverse students or employees.

• What, in your estimation, are the most important roles community colleges play in post-secondary education or in the community?

• Please share how you see your role as faculty member in a community college. What goals would you have-for yourself and for your students-in your work at Wenatchee Valley College?

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send student evaluations, reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

The closing date is 4 p.m., July 11, 2024. The college reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary. A limited number of applicants who meet the needs of the position and the college will be interviewed.

As a part of the interview, the applicant will be required to demonstrate for the screening committee a 15-minute teaching session.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling 509-682-6440. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process.

Equity Statement:

We value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and collaboration. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Due to this commitment, we encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, (509) 682-6716, title9@wvc.edu.

• To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: Dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time.