New River Community College
Counselor (Initial focus: Retention & Rising Scholars)
New River Community College, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012
Counselor (Initial focus: Retention & Rising Scholars)
Ventura County Community College District
Salary Range (11 month): $67,758.90 - $142,281.70
Starting Salary (11 month): $67,758.90 - $118,570.10
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty: Tenure-Track
Job Number: 2025-00800
Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard CA), CA
Department: OC - Student Development
Closing: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
WHAT YOU'LL DO Under the general supervision of a dean, the Counselor will provide specialized academic counseling services, career guidance, and advisement to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of developing and facilitating the attainment of their academic, vocational, and personal objectives.
There is currently one full-time, tenure-track position at Oxnard College. With the initial focus on retention & Rising Scholars, the counselor will facilitate transitional pathways focusing on early interventions, retention, and justice-impacted advocacy to increase student enrollment and completion and guide students to College resources including those for currently and formerly incarcerated students.
The Counselor will work with instructional, student services, and leadership at Oxnard College and interface with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Ventura County Sheriff's Department, Ventura County Probation Department, and other community organizations to provide support to students. The Counselor will provide some onsite counseling at the Ventura County Probation Juvenile Facility.
The Counselor is scheduled according to staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off‑site assignments may be made with the consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK Oxnard College was founded in 1975 and is the newest of the three community colleges in the county. Set on 118 acres and located two miles from Pacific Ocean beaches, the college is easily accessible by the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) or the Pacific Coast Highway. More information about Oxnard College can be found on its website.
WHO WE ARE The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD’s three colleges – Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College – offer programs for transfer to four‑year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi‑cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant on the basis of ethnic group, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES (Essential Duties)
Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquiring college survival skills; foster academic success to retain students; assist students in the selection of a course of study, major, or certificate program.
Refer students to appropriate support services, programs, resources, and other professionals based on need and eligibility for assistance; monitor academic progress; and counsel students on academic probation.
Develop individualized plans with students preparing to enter the labor market; identify skill training needs and opportunities for student internship, job search, work experience/work‑study and employment.
Counsel students regarding career choices, goal setting, and decision making; provide information on the matriculation process and program requirements at other colleges or universities.
Assist in the development of outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible students and facilitate their enrollment in the college.
Conduct orientation events to familiarize students with the location and function of college programs and services, including application and registration process, academic and grading standards, college terminology, course add and drop procedures and related rules, and financial aid application procedures.
Maintain current, accurate records of counseling sessions; assist in compiling statistical data and prepare reports related to program operations, activities, and progress.
Assist in the preparation of counseling‑related publications and presentation of workshops for targeted populations.
Advocate for students with special needs and collaborate with college instructors, counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals.
Assist in the development and implementation of programs focusing on access and retention for targeted populations.
Provide work direction to others.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
Master’s degree 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.
(NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
EQUIVALENCY The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed may submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.
Example: Minimum Qualifications state: “Master’s degree in agriculture.” Candidate’s transcripts state: “Master’s degree in agricultural science.” Since the degree on the candidate’s transcripts in the example does not exactly match the degree listed in the minimum qualifications, this candidate must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.
The equivalency review is an independent process for district wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitment process. A subcommittee of discipline experts coordinated by an Academic Senate President reviews the equivalency materials and makes a recommendation regarding the applicant's equivalence. For disciplines that are unique to a specific campus, the equivalency may be performed by the hiring committee along with an Academic Senate President. Applicants should be aware that the hiring committee may not be able to wait for the results and may need to proceed with recruitment.
For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 72.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SELECTION PROCESS A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE If you need assistance using the online application system please contact the GovernmentJobs.com applicant support line at (855) 524-5627 between the hours of 6 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. All sections of the application must be filled out. Resumes are not a substitute for completing the “Work Experience” section.
Cover Letter. Must include (A) date, name, and the position and location; (B) address sensitivity to diverse backgrounds; (C) provide understanding of how you will contribute to the VCCCD community.
Resume.
Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). Confidential letters will not be accepted.
Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable).
Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show degree title and date conferred. Copies of diplomas are not accepted.
Foreign transcripts: If coursework was completed at a foreign institution not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education, include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application. Official copy of the evaluation will be required upon hire.
PAY PHILOSOPHY Annual salary is based on an eleven‑month contract. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience for placement on the salary schedule. Maximum advanced salary placement credit for prior experience is 7 steps on the fulltime academic salary schedule. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.
ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process and require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations should email HRMail@vcccd.edu with an explanation of the accommodation needed.
APPLICATION LINK To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/5141919/counselor-initial-focus-retention-rising-scholars
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Salary Range (11 month): $67,758.90 - $142,281.70
Starting Salary (11 month): $67,758.90 - $118,570.10
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty: Tenure-Track
Job Number: 2025-00800
Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard CA), CA
Department: OC - Student Development
Closing: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
WHAT YOU'LL DO Under the general supervision of a dean, the Counselor will provide specialized academic counseling services, career guidance, and advisement to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of developing and facilitating the attainment of their academic, vocational, and personal objectives.
There is currently one full-time, tenure-track position at Oxnard College. With the initial focus on retention & Rising Scholars, the counselor will facilitate transitional pathways focusing on early interventions, retention, and justice-impacted advocacy to increase student enrollment and completion and guide students to College resources including those for currently and formerly incarcerated students.
The Counselor will work with instructional, student services, and leadership at Oxnard College and interface with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Ventura County Sheriff's Department, Ventura County Probation Department, and other community organizations to provide support to students. The Counselor will provide some onsite counseling at the Ventura County Probation Juvenile Facility.
The Counselor is scheduled according to staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off‑site assignments may be made with the consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK Oxnard College was founded in 1975 and is the newest of the three community colleges in the county. Set on 118 acres and located two miles from Pacific Ocean beaches, the college is easily accessible by the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) or the Pacific Coast Highway. More information about Oxnard College can be found on its website.
WHO WE ARE The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD’s three colleges – Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College – offer programs for transfer to four‑year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi‑cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.
The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant on the basis of ethnic group, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES (Essential Duties)
Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquiring college survival skills; foster academic success to retain students; assist students in the selection of a course of study, major, or certificate program.
Refer students to appropriate support services, programs, resources, and other professionals based on need and eligibility for assistance; monitor academic progress; and counsel students on academic probation.
Develop individualized plans with students preparing to enter the labor market; identify skill training needs and opportunities for student internship, job search, work experience/work‑study and employment.
Counsel students regarding career choices, goal setting, and decision making; provide information on the matriculation process and program requirements at other colleges or universities.
Assist in the development of outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible students and facilitate their enrollment in the college.
Conduct orientation events to familiarize students with the location and function of college programs and services, including application and registration process, academic and grading standards, college terminology, course add and drop procedures and related rules, and financial aid application procedures.
Maintain current, accurate records of counseling sessions; assist in compiling statistical data and prepare reports related to program operations, activities, and progress.
Assist in the preparation of counseling‑related publications and presentation of workshops for targeted populations.
Advocate for students with special needs and collaborate with college instructors, counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals.
Assist in the development and implementation of programs focusing on access and retention for targeted populations.
Provide work direction to others.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.
Master’s degree 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.
(NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
EQUIVALENCY The Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed may submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.
Example: Minimum Qualifications state: “Master’s degree in agriculture.” Candidate’s transcripts state: “Master’s degree in agricultural science.” Since the degree on the candidate’s transcripts in the example does not exactly match the degree listed in the minimum qualifications, this candidate must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.
The equivalency review is an independent process for district wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitment process. A subcommittee of discipline experts coordinated by an Academic Senate President reviews the equivalency materials and makes a recommendation regarding the applicant's equivalence. For disciplines that are unique to a specific campus, the equivalency may be performed by the hiring committee along with an Academic Senate President. Applicants should be aware that the hiring committee may not be able to wait for the results and may need to proceed with recruitment.
For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 72.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SELECTION PROCESS A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an interview.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE If you need assistance using the online application system please contact the GovernmentJobs.com applicant support line at (855) 524-5627 between the hours of 6 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. All sections of the application must be filled out. Resumes are not a substitute for completing the “Work Experience” section.
Cover Letter. Must include (A) date, name, and the position and location; (B) address sensitivity to diverse backgrounds; (C) provide understanding of how you will contribute to the VCCCD community.
Resume.
Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). Confidential letters will not be accepted.
Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable).
Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show degree title and date conferred. Copies of diplomas are not accepted.
Foreign transcripts: If coursework was completed at a foreign institution not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education, include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application. Official copy of the evaluation will be required upon hire.
PAY PHILOSOPHY Annual salary is based on an eleven‑month contract. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience for placement on the salary schedule. Maximum advanced salary placement credit for prior experience is 7 steps on the fulltime academic salary schedule. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.
ACCOMMODATIONS Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process and require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations should email HRMail@vcccd.edu with an explanation of the accommodation needed.
APPLICATION LINK To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/5141919/counselor-initial-focus-retention-rising-scholars
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