Ventura County Community College District
Counselor (Initial focus: Retention & Rising Scholars)
Ventura County Community College District, Ventura, California, United States
Counselor (Initial focus: Retention & Rising Scholars)
Ventura County Community College District
Salary: not specified Job Type: Full‑Time Faculty: Tenure‑Track Job Number: 2025‑00800 Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard, CA) Closing: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description 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 an initial focus on retention and 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO The Counselor will work with instructional, student services, and leadership at Oxnard College and interface with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), 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.
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 for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
Representative Duties
Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquisition of 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 individual 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.
Advise 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 the 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 and supplemental questionnaire requirements are described in detail in the handbook and associated district policies.)
Supplemental Information Selection Process A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the information provided.
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.
All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered. Please be aware that the hiring committee will NOT have access to materials kept in District personnel files, such as transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your application packet. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant by the date and time specified on the job posting. Failure to submit these materials may result in disqualification.
A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application.
Cover Letter (must include date, name, position and locations for which you are applying, sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds, and how you will contribute to the VCCCD community).
Resume.
Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required).
Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable).
Official or unofficial college/university transcripts (must show the degree title and the date conferred).
Foreign transcripts not recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education must be accompanied by a full evaluation. Official copies of the foreign transcript evaluation will also 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 full‑time academic salary schedule. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.
Fringe benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your eligible dependents.
Salary Range (11 month) $67,758.90 – $142,281.70
Starting Salary (11 month) $67,758.90 – $118,570.10
Accommodations Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who 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 document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu and include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
To Apply To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/5141919/counselor-initial-focus-retention-rising-scholars
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Salary: not specified Job Type: Full‑Time Faculty: Tenure‑Track Job Number: 2025‑00800 Location: Oxnard College (Oxnard, CA) Closing: 1/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description 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 an initial focus on retention and 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO The Counselor will work with instructional, student services, and leadership at Oxnard College and interface with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), 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.
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 for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.
Representative Duties
Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquisition of 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 individual 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.
Advise 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 the 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 and supplemental questionnaire requirements are described in detail in the handbook and associated district policies.)
Supplemental Information Selection Process A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the information provided.
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.
All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered. Please be aware that the hiring committee will NOT have access to materials kept in District personnel files, such as transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your application packet. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant by the date and time specified on the job posting. Failure to submit these materials may result in disqualification.
A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application.
Cover Letter (must include date, name, position and locations for which you are applying, sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds, and how you will contribute to the VCCCD community).
Resume.
Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required).
Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable).
Official or unofficial college/university transcripts (must show the degree title and the date conferred).
Foreign transcripts not recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education must be accompanied by a full evaluation. Official copies of the foreign transcript evaluation will also 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 full‑time academic salary schedule. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.
Fringe benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your eligible dependents.
Salary Range (11 month) $67,758.90 – $142,281.70
Starting Salary (11 month) $67,758.90 – $118,570.10
Accommodations Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who 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 document this request in an email to HRMail@vcccd.edu and include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
To Apply To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vcccd/jobs/5141919/counselor-initial-focus-retention-rising-scholars
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