Part Time - General Counselor

Special Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants in this pool will remain active for two years. After two years applicants will receive an email with information on how to remain in the pool.

Important Instructions

• To apply for this position, interested candidates are required to complete an online application, including submission of a Resume, Letter of Interest, EEO/Diversity Statement and Unofficial Transcripts through the People Admin application portal.
• FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Click HERE for a list of acceptable agencies providing foreign transcript services.
• It is important to note that the District retains the right to extend time limits or initiate the recruitment/selection process anew at any stage.
• Education Code §87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he/she/they is free of active tuberculosis.
• As a condition of employment, the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fees charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI for the fingerprint report are the employee’s responsibility.
• Fingerprint clearance must be received prior to the employee’s first day on the job.

Position Information

Job Title: Part Time – General Counselor

Location: Yuba College service centers/campuses

Job Description:

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or a designee, provide general counseling services in support of the college’s recruitment and retention efforts. The counselor will provide personal, career and educational counseling to students, participate in orientation, classroom presentations, workshops, assessment interpretation, outreach activities, evening assignments, and liaison duties with academic departments. The role includes curriculum development, student learning outcome assessment, professional activities, committee work, and intervention strategies for academically challenged students. It also involves working with electronic processes such as Curricunet, Tracdat, Degree‑Audit, and similar systems.

Required Duties: Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds. Responsibilities include:

• Academic Advising/Educational Planning: Assist students with course selection and educational processes; provide direction regarding selection of educational major(s); provide information regarding transfer requirements; develop Student Educational Plans (SEPs); update and evaluate student progress.
• Career/Vocational Counseling and Development: Assist students in clarifying life and career goals; provide vocational information; gather labor market data; maintain occupational trends; administer and interpret career assessment tools; provide job‑seeking skills and strategies.
• Personal Counseling: Offer personal counseling on interpersonal relationships, communication skills, values, decision‑making, psychological/behavioral issues, chemical dependency, gender/sexuality concerns, health concerns, and referral to external agencies; provide crisis intervention or emergency counseling as needed.
• Assessment and Interpretation: Ensure assessment/matriculation regulations are followed; administer and interpret assessment instruments; advise students based on basic skills assessment results.
• Instruction: Teach Personal Development courses; develop curriculum; maintain records; present lectures; attend conferences and workshops; participate in high‑school outreach; serve as liaison with local high schools and post‑secondary institutions; participate in community events and provide bilingual translational assistance.
• Student Advocacy/Development: Facilitate support groups and workshops; refer students to district and external resources; participate in orientation and committees.
• District Programs: Participate in shared governance committees; liaise with counseling center and district units; assist in institutional planning.
• Specialized Programs: Develop and coordinate specialized programs; evaluate activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• OR equivalent qualifications, including an equivalency determination from the district prior to application filing.
• California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of counseling (a license as an MFT is an alternative qualification).

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with life credential or teaching experience that demonstrates the ability to provide general counseling services to community college students.

Physical Demands

Rank: Class I – VII (based on degree and teaching experience).

Salary and Benefits

Part‑time positions less than .60 FTE are not entitled to district paid fringe benefits.

YCAFT Salary Schedule

2024‑2027 YC AFT Contract

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require accommodation should contact Human Resources. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on any protected basis.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • Resume or CV
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Letter of Recommendation 1
  • Letter of Recommendation 2
  • Diversity/Equity Statement
  • Letter of Interest
• Optional Documents
  • Letter of Recommendation 3
  • Additional Transcripts
  • Additional Documents

Office Location

Yuba Community College District
3301 E. Onstott Road
Yuba City, CA 95991
741‑8733