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Adjunct Pool - TRIO Student Support Services
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Position Number: 4897025
Location: Monterey, CA
Position Type: Business - Human Resources

Monterey Peninsula College

Adjunct Pool - TRIO Student Support Services

Salary: $62.56 - $76.38 Hourly
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2018-00193
Closing:
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Student Services

Description

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time assignments in this discipline. TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federal grant funded program designed to assist first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities pursue a higher education. Support services are intended to assist eligible students to achieve academic success by developing academic skills necessary to succeed in college; increase retention and graduation rates; and increase transfer rates from two-year to four-year institutions.

PROOF OF VACCINATION

New employees may begin serving in their assignments only after they are in compliance with current health or vaccination requirements.

Example of Duties

POSITION DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of the TRIO SSS Coordinator/Counselor, the adjunct counselor/instructor will provide counseling/instruction in accordance with academic advising/counseling (i.e. academic, career, and personal), course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, and perform other related duties as assigned. The incumbent will also be responsible for working with special cohort groups (i.e. First-Year Students, Student Success- Academic Probation/Dismissal, etc.).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist students in the development and review of their Student Education Plans
Assist students in developing short-term and long-range educational goals with an emphasis to earn an Associate's degree and for transfer to a four-year institution
Provide referral and follow-up to appropriate Student Services programs and resources
Develop and conduct various topic workshops topics (i.e. follow-up services, student success, study-skills, time management, financial literacy, career/major exploration, etc.)
Participate in recruitment, assessment, orientation, early alert, follow-up, and advising activities
Report student information to appropriate databases
Teach Personal Development (PERS) course
Attend department meetings
Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.
Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.
Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading.
Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy.
Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.
Give careful attention to all bulletins, memorandums and emails from administrative offices.
Check faculty mailbox and MPC email frequently.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development

The equivalent. (Equivalenc y Form must be submitted for consideration)

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following items:

Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts

We require unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the applicant's expense. Click here for a list of Forei g n Transcript Evaluation Services.

Equivalency Form (optional, based on minimum qualifications)

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job announcement, but you believe you possess minimum qualifications that are equivalent, you will need to complete an Equivalenc y Form.
Please do not upload any items not listed above (such as letters of recommendation), as they will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.

Teaching assignments are part-time and temporary in nature. The District retains the right of assignment. Assignments are subject to Governing Board approval, adequate enrollment size, and assignment to a contract instructor.

Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, TB clearance, and fingerprint check as required.

Monterey Peninsula College actively seeks a diverse pool of applicants interested in working in an environment which values flexibility, openness to change, collaboration, respect for others and their points of view, and involvement in College activities, all with the goal of meeting the needs of our diverse student population. The District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/2744071/adjunct-pool-trio-student-support-services