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Faculty Counselor - Non-Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Community College

  • Spokane, Washington, United States
  • Annualized Faculty
  • Closing at: Nov 18 2024 at 16:00 PST

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Counseling

Salary Information: This is a full-time, annualized (non-tenure track) position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $68,054 - $104,495 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $104,495, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.

Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between CCS and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

About Us 

The SFCC Counseling Department is comprised of a dynamic group of eleven academic Faculty Counselors, both tenured and annualized, who serve within the Student Affairs division and report directly to the Dean of Student Support Services. The Counseling Department is committed to inclusivity and strives for equity and enhancement of the diversity of the campus community and practices. As a department, Faculty Counselors function as generalists, which requires a strong understanding of all SFCC academic programs as well as transfer partner offerings. Faculty Counselors provide academic advising to students in one-on-one meetings or group sessions while utilizing collaboration within the department and the College to develop strategies for student success. Faculty Counselors may also serve as the lead counselor in one of six Guided Pathways and/or for Running Start, a program that provides opportunities for high school juniors to earn college credit while in high school. Faculty Counselors also have the opportunity to teach for-credit, college level courses and serve on District and College committees, which focus on a range of educational topics.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on November 18, 2024. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Faculty Counselor - Non-Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide academic support services, academic advising, and personal support to students.
  • Support student academic success as a generalist counselor through academic and transfer advising, education planning, and clarification of educational, career, and life goals. 
  • Serve as the lead Faculty Counselor in one of our Guided Pathways Teams or for the Running Start program. While this is a general Faculty Counselor position, we anticipate hiring a counselor who will be assigned to work primarily with our Running Start student population and administrative team. For more information about Guided Pathways in Washington State, visit: https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-success-center/guided-pathways. For more information about Running Start, visit https://sfcc.spokane.edu/Become-a-Student/High-School/Running-Start
  • Participate and collaborate on assigned Guided Pathways Team with the Guided Pathways Specialist, faculty advisors, and dean, or with the Running Start team.
  • Serve as liaison between the Counseling Department and pathway/program instructional faculty, as well as with program advisory committees and other administrators, teams, and stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Utilize existing and emerging technologies to meet the support needs of current and future students. Examples include student information systems, web conferencing software, customer relationship management software, virtual calendaring, learning management systems, and student success platforms.
  • Attend all division, department, and general faculty meetings, district meetings as appropriate, and in-service trainings; serve on district or college councils or committees.
  • Perform other activities within the scope of the position.
  • Participate in student recruitment and/or onboarding activities, such as new student orientation and Bigfoot Registration.
  • Follow established procedures related to federal, state, and CCS regulations and policies.
  • Embody the values of the Community Colleges of Spokane through a commitment to students first, equity, access, excellence, integrity, leadership, responsiveness, and stewardship.
  • In addition, Faculty Counselors may:
    • Develop and deliver courses in college orientation/student success and career planning, utilizing appropriate pedagogy and technology that facilitates student learning and success.
    • Collaborate with department employees or assigned work-study students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • An earned master’s degree in education or counseling (or an earned master’s degree in a related field with experience as an academic counselor/advisor).
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate and actively contribute to departmental and college teams and activities, such as Guided Pathways, Running Start and Dual Enrollment programs, Disability Access Services, Financial Aid, Admissions, New Student Orientation, and Bigfoot Registration.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning, and working environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • Demonstrated skill in supporting individuals navigating difficult situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, including the skills to connect with those with varied communication and support needs.
  • Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Office suite and video conferencing, etc.
  • Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
  • A demonstratable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals, and objectives of the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS).
  • The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and goals of the institution, community, and technical college system.
  • Comply with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders, and statutes, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Model professional decorum and mutual respect in personal interactions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

We strongly encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet these preferred competencies. These competencies are not necessary for application, but having one or more of these could increase a candidate’s success:  

  • Previous experience equivalent to at least one academic year as an academic counselor/advisor, including work in transfer and career planning.
  • Previous experience equivalent to at least one academic year of teaching related to an academic setting, presenting, facilitating workshops, or similar activities with adult learners.
  • Experience working in Running Start and/or Dual Enrollment programs.
  • Experience as a mental health counselor, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or substance use disorder professional.
  • Previous experience equivalent to at least one academic year working in a community college.
  • Experience with or extensive knowledge of Guided Pathways.
  • Competency in a second language.

Proficiency with customer relationship management systems, SARS, learning management systems (such as Canvas), student information systems (such as Peoplesoft) and/or customer support software.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.  

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. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

This is an annually contracted (annualized) position. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan.; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

  • Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  • Resume.
  • References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  • College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

Native Land Acknowledgement

We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe.
 
We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.

Equal Opportunity Institution

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding their child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. 

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis | Chief Human Resources Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040

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