Counselor (Student Athlete Emphasis) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

Company: San Mateo County Community College District
Location: San Bruno
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Counselor (Student Athlete Emphasis) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.Required Application MaterialsAll applicants are required to submit:

• A completed online District application form (go to to complete the application and to apply for this position)
• A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
• Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted). Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of hire.
• In addition to addressing your qualifications and experience, your cover letter must include a discussion of the following questions:

• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting student athletes and how have your experiences prepared you to work with this student population?
• How does your counseling philosophy support the success of racially minoritized and other underserved and disproportionately disadvantaged students?
• How is your counseling approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:SMCCCD Office of Human Resources3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax (650) 574-6574Email: smccdjobs@smccd.eduWeb Page: Position InformationPosting Number: 2014412FLocation: Skyline CollegeDepartment: Counseling Services SKY (DEPT)Position Number: 2F0112Percentage of Full Time: The work year is 175 days (10 months of service).FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Salary Range: Depending on educational credentials, placement can range from $86,304 to $121,488 per year.Who We AreThe San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The District's "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning.The PositionThe College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Counseling. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.Start date of this assignment: Fall 2025.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive counseling services to students on a drop-in and appointment basis with flexibility for day, evening, and weekend support
  • Provide group counseling sessions, orientations, workshops, and other activities to support student success
  • Assist students to understand educational and transfer options, clarify educational goals, engage in educational and career planning, participate in the development of student educational plans (SEPs) and course selection
  • Monitor the academic progress, support and advocate for a caseload of student athletes from matriculation to graduation
  • Closely collaborate with coaching staff to support student athlete academic progress management
  • Assist in the planning and development of academic schedules to ensure compliance with California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) requirements
  • Effectively communicate eligibility requirements to student athletes
  • Support in resolving transfer issues related to student athlete eligibility
  • Collaborate effectively with campus and community partners who support student athletes
  • Provide training for faculty and staff on student athlete specific eligibility, compliance, and transfer requirements
  • Assist in developing programs and services that will improve student access to college and increase student retention and completion rates
  • Participate in outreach activities and events in classrooms both on and off-campus
  • Teach counseling courses such as College Success and Career and Personal Development
  • Participate in meetings, conferences, ongoing training, and other professional development activitiesMinimum Qualifications
    • Master's or above 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
    • College counseling experience
    • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college studentsPreferred Qualifications
      • Two or more years serving in an athletic counseling role at the college or university level
      • Knowledge of California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) requirements
      • Recent experience counseling racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted studentsFaculty BenefitsBenefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents.Open DateOpen Date 02/04/2025First Review DateFirst Review Date 03/11/2025Close DateOpen Until Filled YesEEO StatementThe San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
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