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Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

This counselor will join a dynamic and committed team of professionals with varying levels of experience at SCC who have long been counted on to contribute to the college’s plans around student success and retention. Roles have included mental health counseling, instructing new student “first year” courses, working with four-year colleges on transfer initiatives, and developing proactive academic advising approaches.

Spokane Community College (SCC) is a beautiful campus located in the inland Pacific Northwest, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, near the Spokane River. Our campus is not far from the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. See our website for more information about living and working in Spokane.

SCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS). Serving about 15,000 students, SCC endeavors to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region, offering access to relevant programs of the highest quality. We offer state-of-the-art career technical programs (approximately 50% of total enrollment) as well as liberal arts/transfer programs (about 25%) and basic education for adults (about 25%), In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, CCS provides educational services to rural communities throughout a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington. This region includes all of Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties as well as portions of Lincoln County.

SCC’s mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.

Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Counselor - Tenure Track in the Counselling Division.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides personal, academic and career counseling for individual students from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.
• Supports student academic success as a generalist counselor through academic advising, supportive counseling, educational planning, clarification of educational, career and life goals
• Has the opportunity to develop and instruct courses in college orientation/success and career planning utilizing appropriate pedagogy and technology that facilitates student learning and success.
• Supports student retention and success through relationship building and problem solving. Provides crisis assessment when appropriate and/or refers to outside resources when needed. May provide short-term supportive counseling and/or psycho-education as needed.
• Serves as liaison between the counseling department and instructional faculty. Also, liaisons with program Advisory Committees and transfer institutions when appropriate. Attends division, department, general faculty meetings district meetings, and in-service training; serves on district or college councils or committees and performs other activities within the scope of the position.
• Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
• In addition, counselors may:
  • Advise student clubs or associations.
  • Participate in student recruitment activities.
  • Direct the work of work-study students.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution that includes a Counseling practicum and should have included appropriate coursework in assessment, career counseling, crises intervention, legal and ethical issues in counseling, lifespan development, multicultural counseling, theories of counseling, and treatment planning.
• Previous experience in academic advising, counseling, career guidance and/or vocational counseling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and build trust.
• May require local or regional travel. If using personal vehicle, proof of driver’s license and insurance is required.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (Desirable Qualifications)

• Teaching ability within the classroom, or training facilitation, or success workshops.
• Experience working with individuals in crisis situations.
• Currently has met or qualifies to meet the requirements to provide clinical supervision of mental health interns.
• Understanding of utilizing data-informed best practices.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working with diverse individuals to include underrepresented, nontraditional, economically disadvantaged, refugees, and/or people with disabilities.
• Experience in collaborating with outside agencies and organizational colleagues.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $64,303 - $ 98,735/ year. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $98,735, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.

Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between CCS and the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Anticipated

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $98,735 - $118,544.

Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together:

• Base compensation, plus
• Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus
• Median retirement fund contributions.

The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for an interview, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

CCS reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Union membership is no longer a condition of employment although this position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Anticipated date of employment is September 16, 2024.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on May 31 , 2024. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• CCS online application, including supplemental statement.
• Cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities of this position. *
• Comprehensive resume. *
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. *
• College transcript(s)* – unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application; official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.*
• Statement on counseling and advising approach(es). * In one page or less, provide a written statement describing the guiding principles or values, methodologies, and tools you use or would use in this work of personal, academic and career counseling with students.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX or ADA to:

Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer
Title IX and ADA Coordinator
Community Colleges of Spokane
2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027
Spokane, WA. 99224-5288
ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu
509-279-6012

Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:

Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040