Counselor - One-Year-Only OYO

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a One-Year-Only (OYO) Counseling Service Faculty members to work in the Counseling Department. This position supports student success through comprehensive counseling services and instruction. This position will provide brief on-site counseling (personal, academic, crisis, and career); collaborate with the division/college faculty, staff, administration, and community members in the support and development of student achievement (retention, persistence, and completion) programs to support students; facilitate workshops (study skills, career development, interpersonal skills, etc.); and teach Counseling Personal Development (CPD/BHS) courses, First Year Experience (FYE) courses, and Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (CAPS) courses.

Essential Functions

• Delivers in-person comprehensive counseling services through scheduled appointments and walk-in availability to address personal, academic, and career concerns. Provides crisis intervention and support, including leadership in emergency situations ranging from individual student crises to broader campus incidents; consult with faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student concerns, referrals, and appropriate interventions; communicate through in-person, phone, virtually and email interactions while maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Collaborates with counseling colleagues and campus teams to support a cohesive, professional department environment and student-centered approach
• Develops and presents workshops on counseling, academic success, and personal development topics
• Builds and maintains partnerships with community agencies and external resources to support student needs
• Participates in campus and district committees, special projects, program initiatives, curriculum development and faculty/staff development.
• Provides leadership in assigned programs, contributes to the department and overall college through continuous improvement of Counseling Services, including oversight of designated functions and processes
• Engages in faculty development activities, including orientation, evaluations, and ongoing professional growth in counseling, consultation, and teaching
• Instructs courses in the Counseling Course Bank (e.g. FYE, CAP, CPD, and BHS); prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with course competencies; provides instructional support and hold regular office hours
• Performs other duties as assigned