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Counselor/ Coordinator, Rising Scholars

Foothill De Anza
life insurance, long term disability, remote work
Jun 07, 2025


Counselor/ Coordinator, Rising Scholars

HR EMPLOYMENT/CAREERS Initial Review Date: July 4, 2025* *Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the grant-funded faculty position of Counselor/Coordinator, Rising Scholars, De Anza College.

This is a temporary, 30-hours a week, 10-month position for the 2025-2026 academic year funded by the Rising Scholars Grant, renewable annually up through the 2027-2028 academic year. For the subsequent academic years in this grant cycle, this position is expected to be an 11-month assignment.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:
The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success and educational excellence. The district and its colleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programs and services that develop a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California and the global community. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic instructional and learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. Foothill-De Anza is driven by an equity agenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for our students' well-being, and sustainability.
De Anza College Mission Statement:
De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world. De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional Core Competencies:
  • Communication and expression
  • Information literacy
  • Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
  • Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
  • Critical thinking
JOB SUMMARY:Under the general direction of the Associate Dean, Learning Communities, the Academic Counselor-Coordinator will provide specialized academic, career, and personal counseling for students impacted by the justice system. This role is grounded in a commitment to equity, inclusion, and restorative justice, and works to reduce barriers to student success for justice-involved individuals. The counselor will collaborate closely with instructional departments, student services, and community-based organizations to provide comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of Rising Scholars students. Flexible appointment hours, including some evenings and weekends, are required for events, workshops, and one-on-one student engagement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Counseling & Teaching:
  1. Provide equity-minded, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive academic, personal, and career counseling to justice-involved students.
  2. Develop individualized educational plans for certificate, degree, and transfer pathways, incorporating reentry-related supports and long-term academic goals.
  3. Teach counseling and personal development courses that promote college success, identity development, and community leadership for justice-involved students.
  4. Collaborate with faculty and classified professionals to embed academic counseling and success strategies in Rising Scholars-affiliated courses.
  5. Coordinate and deliver workshops on educational planning, navigating institutional systems, wellness, career exploration, and transfer readiness.
  6. Support students in understanding college and financial aid policies, registration processes, and academic petitions, especially in relation to prior justice-system involvement.
Student Engagement & Program Support:
  1. Meet regularly with Rising Scholars students in individual and group settings, both in-person and virtually, to support academic persistence and retention.
  2. Maintain consistent drop-in counseling hours both in person and online to meet program needs for current and potential students.
  3. Actively engage with internal and external organizations to best support students' needs and manage referrals between departments and/or agencies.
  4. Collaborate with basic needs programs, mental health services, and off-campus agencies (including reentry, housing, and legal aid providers) to ensure holistic student support.
  5. Assist in tracking student progress, program participation, and educational outcomes to help evaluate program effectiveness and meet grant and program reporting needs.
Campus & Community Collaboration:
  1. Work closely with the Student Success and Retentions Services (SSRS) faculty and classified professionals, peer mentors, faculty liaisons, and justice-involved student leaders to build a strong campus community.
  2. Conduct class presentations and participate in orientation, Summer Bridge, or other on-boarding programs and activities to matriculate new Rising Scholars students.
  3. Liaise with the college's Financial Aid, Admissions & Records, Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Transfer Center offices to advocate for the needs of justice-involved students.
  4. Participate in outreach events and functions that may include serving as a liaison with high schools, community-based organizations, and four-year colleges/universities.
  5. Partner with local prisons and community organizations to help identify, recruit, and support formerly incarcerated students who will be attending De Anza College.
Leadership & Professional Development:
  1. Serve as a campus advocate for justice-involved students and equity-minded counseling practices.
  2. Participate in Rising Scholars statewide learning communities, conferences, and professional development related to justice-involved populations.
  3. Collaborate with other cohort and retention programs to align services and leverage resources for student success.
  4. Assist in outreach and recruitment of prospective students from reentry programs and community-based organizations.
  5. Remain informed of federal or state laws and California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) policies and initiatives related to justice-involved student populations.
  6. Assist with managing current and prospective grants, including developing spending plans, and managing and reporting on financial expenditures.
Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extra-curricular activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
  2. A Master's 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

( NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in providing academic, personal, and career counseling to justice-involved students and BIPOC students, specifically first-generation and low-income college students through an intersectional lens.
  2. Experience in providing culturally responsive counseling strategies with a strengths-based approach, centering on students' abilities, potential, and resilience.
  3. Experience in teaching counseling, personal development, and career exploration courses.
  4. Experience with counseling related technology, educational planning software, and social media.
  5. Experience working in a student success program serving first-generation, low-income or justice-involved students.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment:
  1. Indoor, office environment.
Physical Abilities:(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)
  1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
  3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
  4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
  5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
  6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
  7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
APPLICATION PACKET:
  1. A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  2. A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
  3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you believe you do not otherwise meet minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you may submit the Request for Equivalency form. This form will need to be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf
Applicants will be REQUIRED to submit transcripts for salary placement purposes. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense.
If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our "Applicant Information" webpage to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html
HIRING RANGE: $72,704.00 - $119,405.00 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.
For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to:https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html
Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits are also available such as legal assistance, pet insurance, and long-term care. Faculty are also eligible for paid professional development leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track, 10-months per year
STARTING DATE: September 17, 2025
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.
The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.
For more information about our application process contact:
Employment ServicesFoothill-De Anza Community College District12345 El Monte RoadLos Altos Hills, California 94022(650) 949-6217Email: employment@fhda.eduhttp://hr.fhda.edu/
This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.

To apply, visit https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2123?c=fhda

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