Counselor, Accommodations & Support Center (ASC) and Veterans Services - Full-Time Tenure Track...

Job Title:

Counselor, Accommodations & Support Center (ASC) and Veterans Services - Full-Time Tenure Track - Student Services - Modesto Junior College

Site:

Modesto Junior College

Tenure Track:

Tenure Track Position

Salary Range / Other:

Placement on the Yosemite Community College District salary schedule dependent upon education and experience. – $78,152 to $145,887 per year or $91,999 to $149,080 with an earned doctorate.New personnel limited to a maximum tenth step initial placement based on previous experience – maximum equals $121,318 or $124,511 with an earned doctorate.

Benefits :

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Required Quals Summary:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master’s Degree in rehabilitation counseling
ORMaster’s degree in rehabilitation counseling OR Master’s degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or two years of full time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.
Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click link below for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications:


The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:


Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

Job Description Summary:

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Associate Dean of Special Programs, in collaboration with the Dean of Special Programs, the ASC/Veterans Counselor’s responsibilities include individual and group counseling; instruction of personal development courses; planning educational activities designed to enhance personal/social/emotional well-being of ASC and Veteran students; evaluation of assessments; orientation of new students; collaboration and liaison to Department of Rehabilitation Counselors; collaboration with various units on campus such as general counseling, student health center, tutoring center to ensure the efficiency of services provided to ASC and Veteran students and implementation of innovative approaches to better serve students. The ASC/Veteran Counselor will also be assigned to work in the ASC and Veteran Services offices on both campuses to provide specialized academic, vocational/career, and personal counseling services. All full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. This position may require assignments in the evenings and/on weekends and/or at off-campus locations.Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide personalized academic, career, and personal counseling (face-to-face and/or remote) helping students primarily in the ASC and Veterans population make effective decisions in pursuit of their academic, career, and personal goals.
• Determine disability verification through observation and or analysis of medical and psychological documentation.
• Keep abreast of changing degree, certificate, transfer, and ASC and Veterans information in order to advise students about the most current requirements and train other counselors
• Provide ASC and Veteran students with information regarding resources, opportunities, and assistance available to them in the college and in the community, including procedures for enrollment, assessment, financial aid academic progress
• Teach Individualized Instruction & Services (IIS) courses
• Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades, syllabi, attendance reports), including ASC and Veteran mandated reports focusing on Title 5 and other regulations
• Participate in the district’s and academic senate’s participatory governance processes and committees.
• Lead group presentations, including student-interest workshops and seminars, orientations, group advising, and other matriculation functions.
• Coordinate student success initiatives in the ASC and or Veterans program.
• Serve as liaison for ASC and Veterans-related issues to academic and career technical education departments, student services, and instructional faculty.
• Participate in program review and development, and assessment of service area outcomes
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities related to ASC and Veterans Services and in the field of counseling.
• Serve as a resource on both Modesto Junior College campuses on issues related to ASC and Veterans populations.
• Engage in other activities (such as community outreach) as requested by the Assistant Dean of Special Programs and or Dean of Special Programs.
• Adherence to all district policies and procedures is expected.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant previous college counseling experience working with ASC and Veterans populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of counseling approaches for students to compensate for educational limitations posed by specific disabilities
• Evidence of knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding academic accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• At least two years of counseling experience (either full-time or the equivalent to full-time) at a higher education institution, within the last six years
• Experience counseling students about community college options, including certificates, associate degrees, and/or transferring to four-year institutions
• Knowledge and experience in interpreting IEPs, medical, psychological, and rehabilitation reports
• Familiarity with and ability to interpret policies specific to ASC and Veterans populations including ADA, CCCCO, Veterans benefits, educational planning, and military transcripts
• Demonstrated ability to teach counseling courses and facilitate workshops, orientations, and seminars
• Sensitivity to issues (career, personal, social) faced by ASC students and Veterans and active duty military as well as first-generation, underrepresented, and non-traditional college students
• Knowledge of and interest in implementing technology-enhanced services.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Willingness to participate in special programs (Basic Skills, Puente Program, Umoja, Summer Bridge, athletic counseling, etc.)
• Experience in working with culturally diverse student populations (teaching or other situations in a leadership role)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Desirable Characteristics:

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience in community college-based grant-funded programs and/or categorical programs.
• Competence in current professional principles, practices, and techniques for counseling.
• Experience in counseling students from traditionally disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities, Veterans, and/or single parents.
• Ability to conduct and develop educational workshops; educational plans, CSU/UC applications, TAG, and Advising.
• Willingness to use available technologies and classroom assessment instruments/techniques and the ability to provide effective interpretation to faculty and administrators.
• Awareness and commitment to the philosophy and objectives of the California Community College.
• Proficiency in the use of word processing, data collection, and spreadsheet software. Ability to use the Internet as an information resource.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to shared governance culture, consensus building, and a team approach to serving students.
• Sensitivity to the needs, problems, and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population, especially those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

Special Instructions for this Posting:

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
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Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:

• YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references .
• Resume
• Personal letter of interest
• Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Yosemite Community College District
2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358Open Date:

10/28/2025

Close Date:

11/18/2025

Open Until Filled:

No