AY26 - Counsselor, General Limited

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LOS ANGELES MISSION COLLEGE

AY26 - Counselor, General,

Limited Position (0.67 FTE), 12-Month (D-Basis)

Deadline to File: February 25, 2026



Announcement:

Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is seeking a 0.67 FTE, 12-Month (D-Basis) Limited, non-tenure track, General Counselor faculty starting in the Spring 2026 semester. This assignment will require working 23 hours per week and may require evening and weekend hours. At the minimum, interested individuals will need to be available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons and evenings, as well as have flexibility for other days/timeframes as requested by the department. Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to apply.

About the College and Department:

LAMC is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and is located in Sylmar, California. With an enrollment of over 12,000, LAMC offers a wide range of academic and career educational programs, and transfers students to leading private and public colleges and universities.

The LAMC Counseling Department consists of experienced and professionally trained faculty who work with students concerning educational goals, career planning, transfer to four-year institutions, and other academic and personal issues affecting student success. The general counselor provides comprehensive academic, career, and personal counseling services to a diverse student population in support of retention, persistence, and completion. The department includes counselors who work as general counselors and those who work in programs providing specialized services to targeted groups of students. All counseling faculty are expected to participate in regular department meetings and professional development activities, as well as participate in college-wide activities and shared governance committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling OR the equivalent.
• A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of the community college students, faculty and staff.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT: COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Services and the direction of the Department Chairperson, duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive face-to-face and online academic and career counseling to the general student population, on-campus or off-site, including interpreting the college catalog, schedule of classes, and articulation agreements.
• Assist students in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including the development of abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans to help students stay on the path to completion.
• Conduct new student college orientations to familiarize students with college programs and services, student success workshops, and presentations for new and continuing students.
• Engage students in a process of self-assessment and career exploration to facilitate career decision-making skills, in collaboration with Career Counselor.
• Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Articulation Officer.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software.
• Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Eagles for Early Enrollment, Graduation Petition Drives, Senior Days, and other onboarding endeavors.
• Collaborate with instructional faculty, student services programs, and external partners (e.g., universities, community agencies) to support increased retention and student success.
• Maintain currency in the discipline, including use of technology.
• Represent the department in college decision-making activities related to academic and professional matters by participating in counseling departmental meetings, training, shared governance committees, and other campus initiatives.
• Participate on shared governance committees that are focused on enrollment and student success.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, innovation, and use of best practices in counseling, including but not limited to, activities such as participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and membership in professional organizations.
• Provide intrusive (proactive) counseling to at-risk (i.e., probationary, underprepared or disproportionately impacted) students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation or subject to dismissal and experiencing academic difficulties, personal issues or other obstacles, and make referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources as appropriate.
• Develop and facilitate workshops related to educational and career planning, transfer, probation/dismissal, study skills, and other topics supportive of student success.
• Work with Department Chair and counseling colleagues to continue developing best-practices of online counseling/advising and software.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs to ensure that courses are scheduled in ways that promote completion of certificates, degrees and transfer requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of California Community College transfer policies, articulation, CSU/UC admission requirements, C-ID, ADTs, and changes in academic regulations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of recent California state initiatives and legislation impacting California Community Colleges (e.g., Common Course Numbering, AB 705/1705, Student Success Metrics, Vision 2030), and integrate these updates into counseling practices, student guidance, and departmental planning.
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation in both ConexED and the Student Information System consistent with college policy, ethical guidelines, and FERPA.
• Flexibility to work required evening and/or weekend hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Minimum of one year or more of recent (within the past five years) paid work experience, post Master's Degree, as a counselor in a California Community College.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students.
• Clear understanding or knowledge of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 probation.
• Success at initiating, executing and providing follow-up on projects and special events aimed at student retention, persistence, and goal completion, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results.
• Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change when dealing with matters related to counseling.
• Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to foster collegiality, and the ability to engage in collaborative problem solving.
• Experience conducting orientations, college success workshops, and teaching Counseling courses, such as personal development, study skills and career planning.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the transfer process and requirements, articulation agreements, ADT transfer degrees, and computerized transfer resources, e.g. Assist, TCW (Transfer Counselor Website).
• Extensive knowledge of the major career development theories, current trends in career counseling, and career development resources, both printed as well as electronic. Experience in using and interpreting a variety of career assessments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, such as development and/or coordination of student services programs and activities, and representing the Counseling Department on campus committees, workgroups, or initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and other forms of advanced technology tools utilized in providing high quality counseling and teaching, including the Student Information System (PeopleSoft), ConexED (Cranium Cafe, Calibrate, Classrooms), Canvas, PowerPoint, online Counseling, web-based resources, and other technology as tools to create student education plans (SEP) and to enhance services to students.
• Familiarity with and/or experience in addressing issues related to student equity.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources that can address student basic needs, such as: housing, food, transportation, mental health, child care, finances.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-tasking and completing administrative tasks, especially those related to streamlining processes that allow students to access support services.
• Experience teaching counseling courses and developing curriculum with knowledge of adult learning theory, critical thinking, metacognition, and diverse teaching and learning methodologies that promote student success.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and an ability to work well with diverse populations to ensure equity and inclusion.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The annual salary range is $67,632 to $120,729 with a doctorate degree and may be eligible for a doctoral degree differential of $3,262 per academic year. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

Application Process

For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae;
2. A cover letter of interest;
3. Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;
4. Copies of transcripts for ALL degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to:https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the applicant packet. Application materials may not be submitted by fax, email, U.S mail or in-person.

Evaluation and Procedures

1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve the evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.
2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
3. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the President and Vice President, who will make the final selection.

LAMC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30PM on February 25, 2026 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAMC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.

For questions, please contact:

Dr. Austin Kemie

Dean of Student Services

kemiea@lamission.edu





Americans with Disabilities Act

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator



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