Temporary Counselor, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) - Now Hiring
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$94,016 - $141,211 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Anaheim, California |
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Counselor
Salary Range:$94,016 - $141,211 Annually
Salary Schedule Information:Job Title:Temporary Counselor, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
Department:CC EOPS/CalWORKS
Location:Cypress College
Percentage of Employment :100%
Months of Employment :Temporary One-Year Term
Work Schedule:Temporary One Year Term: Academic Year 2026-2027
About Us::ABOUT US
Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. The District is renowned as one of the best two-year college districts in California. Located approximately 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles, California, the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) serves approximately 60,000 students annually at three institutions: Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education. Students are able to shape their futures in programs leading to associate degrees, a baccalaureate degree, career education certificates, and transfer opportunities. Life-long learning is also possible in continuing education programs that range from high school completion and basic skills mastery through an array of career education training and self-developed courses. The District’s geographic boundaries encompass 155 square miles, taking in most of north Orange County and a small portion of Los Angeles County. The District’s service area includes 18 cities and communities and 16 school districts. The NOCCCD campuses serve an area of over one million diverse people. The student population demographics, District-wide are: Latinx 47.2%; Asian 17.9%; White 16.5%; African American 2.6%; Multi-Ethnicity 2.6%; Pacific Islander 0.3%; and American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%. The District is part of a regional higher education community that includes the California State University campuses at Fullerton and Long Beach, the University of California Irvine, and the Chapman University system.
The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Cypress College student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.
Cypress College is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is vocational studies such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was awarded a DHSI Title V grant in 2019, as well as named an Equity Champion for our support for Latinx transfer in 2021 and 2022. The college is also eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs. The College provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.
College employees are guided by the five core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness, centered in Equity. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.
Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners where we put students first. More information can be found at .
The EOPS+ Programs at Cypress College advance equity, access, and student success for historically underserved students. Through comprehensive, high-touch services, we support students facing economic, linguistic, and educational barriers to promote retention, graduation, transfer, and career achievement.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) provides counseling, academic guidance, financial assistance, and advocacy. Under EOPS+, specialized programs include:
- CARE, supporting single parents receiving public assistance;
- CalWORKs, assisting student parents receiving TANF;
- NextUp/Guardian Scholars, serving current and former foster youth; and
- Grads to Be, offering holistic support for undocumented students.
Our team is committed to culturally responsive practice, collaboration, and empowering students to achieve academic and professional success.What We Offer::
WHAT WE OFFER (As Applicable)
- 100% employee medical premium coverage
- Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion ($2,646.10 annually)
- Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
- $50,000 life insurance benefit
- Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
- Retirement pension plan (/)
- Abundant Professional Growth & Development opportunities
- Cumulative sick leave
- Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
- Progressive and innovative culture
- Opportunity to participate in various
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.
POSITION IS CATEGORICALLY FUNDED.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Apply student development philosophy and theory to deliver comprehensive counseling services for EOPS+ students from diverse backgrounds, including the development of comprehensive Student Education Plans (SEPs), guidance in degree and vocational program planning, career exploration, goal clarification, and personal life management. Provide proactive retention follow-up and collaborate with campus and community partners to ensure coordinated support that promotes student persistence, completion, and transfer success.
Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American. Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
Work cooperatively with staff and students.
Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.
Per the , An applicant can apply if they meet or is reasonably expected to meet the minimum qualifications not later than 45 days before the first day of employment (e.g., required degree and certificate(s) have been awarded; requires years of professional/occupational experience are in evidence).
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or and career development, or the equivalent,
AND
EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall:
(1) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
OR
(2) Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
AND
Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.
Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated a minimum of one year of EOPS counseling experience.
Experience working with and commitment to working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations to create equitable outcomes for students.
Experience working with California community college student support services programs including EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, Foster Youth, Undocumented Student Programs, DSS and System Impacted.
Demonstrates competence in providing high-touch case management and counseling services as evidenced by appropriate guidance to students’ career, academic, financial, psychological, social, and personal goals.
Ability to develop comprehensive student education plans in accordance with Title 5, section 56236 including but not limited to general education and transfer.
Demonstrated workshop facilitation experience in a post-secondary setting.
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, which foster positive relationships with students and staff.
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Desired Start Date:07/01/2026
Open Date:02/19/2026
Close Date:03/19/2026
Special Instructions Summary:SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
This position is eligible for limited employee benefits.
Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical ce
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