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Counselor, Adult Education Transitions, English Performance Success, and ESL

Initial Review Date: 04/10/26*

*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Counselor, Adult Education Transitions, English Performance Success, and ESL, De Anza College.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department. This is not a remote position. Schedule includes on-campus and off-campus responsibilities, and may include evening and weekend hours.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

De Anza College fulfills its mission by engaging students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college's Institutional Core Competencies:

• Communication and expression
• Information literacy
• Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility
• Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental awareness
• Critical thinking

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Dean of Language Arts, and in collaboration with the Vice President of Workforce Innovation and Economic Advancement, Counseling Division, CTE divisions, and instructional faculty, the Counselor/Coordinator provides comprehensive counseling, advising, and program coordination services for students transitioning from Adult Education, enrolled in corequisite-supported English and ESL courses, and pursuing transfer and career pathways.
The position integrates academic, career, and personal counseling with program coordination, outreach, and retention initiatives designed to improve access, persistence, and completion for disproportionately impacted student populations.

Core Counseling and Advising Responsibilities

The Counselor/Coordinator provides comprehensive counseling services, including:

1. Orientation and onboarding for Adult Education, EPS, and ESL students
2. Academic counseling, advising, and educational planning
3. Career exploration and goal clarification
4. Assessment services, including transcript evaluation, placement review, and prerequisite clearance
5. Follow-up counseling and intervention for at-risk students, including use of early alert systems
6. Crisis intervention and referrals, as appropriate
7. Services are delivered through multiple modalities, including in-person and online counseling; individual and group appointments; workshops; and other innovative approaches. The assignment may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

Student Support, Transitions, and Retention

The Counselor/Coordinator will:

1. Support students transitioning from Adult Education into college-level coursework by clarifying academic and career goals, selecting majors, and establishing enrollment priority
2. Provide sustained, proactive counseling support by monitoring student progress, maintaining ongoing contact, and promoting persistence and timely completion
3. Address the counseling and advising needs of students in corequisite-supported English and ESL courses
4. Support student engagement and leadership development by organizing and accompanying students to career, leadership, and enrichment events and conferences

Program Coordination, Collaboration, and Equity-Focused Work

In collaboration with instructional faculty, department chairs, campus programs, and external partners, the Counselor/Coordinator will:

1. Develop and implement strategies to improve retention, completion, and equity outcomes, with particular attention to disproportionately impacted populations, including Black, Filipinx, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, and foster youth students
2. S erve as a liaison between Counseling, Language Arts, CTE, Adult Education partners, and campus support services
3. Establish and maintain partnerships with K-12 districts, adult schools, and community-based organizations
4. Coordinate outreach and transition activities supporting Adult Education, EPS, and ESL pathways
5. Instructional, Professional, and Institutional Responsibilities

The Counselor/Coordinator will:

1. Develop curriculum and deliver courses and workshops related to Adult Education transitions, orientation, student success, career exploration, and transfer pathways
2. Provide staff development and in-service training for faculty and staff within the Language Arts Division
3. Participate in shared governance, program review, planning, and evaluation activities
4. May teach counseling-related courses such as Introduction to College, Career and Life Planning, or Life Skills in Higher Education

Standard faculty responsibilities include curriculum development and evaluation for credit and noncredit offerings (including Credit for Prior Learning, Competency-Based Education, short-term courses, Dual Enrollment, and incarcerated student programs); maintaining scheduled office hours; attending department and division meetings; participating in professional development; serving on college and district committees; and contributing to program review, planning, and evaluation. Faculty may also participate in a wide range of on- and off-campus extracurricular and student engagement activities.

Equity Commitment

Faculty are expected to demonstrate a sustained commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness, and to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious, gender identity, and sexual orientation backgrounds. This includes integrating equity-minded practices into counseling services, program coordination, and institutional work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family, and child counseling OR Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and a California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with disproportionately impacted students, English language learners, or students transitioning from Adult Education
2. Experience developing and coordinating student support or transition programs
3. Experience collaborating with K-12 districts, adult schools, or community-based organizations
4. Teaching experience at the secondary or postsecondary level

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

1. Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities:

(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

1. A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.

If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you do not otherwise meet the minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you must submit the Request for Equivalency form and supporting documentation. This form must be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf

Applicants will be REQUIRED to submit transcripts for salary placement purposes. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency evaluation company and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These services are to be done at the applicant's expense.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.

Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our "Applicant Information" webpage to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html

HIRING RANGE: $84,256 - $135,627 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits are also available such as legal assistance, pet insurance, and long-term care. Faculty are also eligible for paid professional development leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.

For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 11-months (11th month July) per year.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2026.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

Email: employment@fhda.edu

http://hr.fhda.edu/

This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.


To apply, visit https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2189?c=fhda









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