About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a full‑time Counselor (General / Student Athletics) to support student‑athletes at a community college campus in Campbell, CA. This is a temporary, one‑year (11‑month) faculty counseling assignment focused on academic counseling, eligibility support for athletic competition, and student success initiatives. The role may include day and evening responsibilities and could be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide academic and transfer counseling to student‑athletes to promote persistence, transfer, and completion.
• Advise student‑athletes on maintaining athletic eligibility and meet NCAA/community college standards for competition.
• Teach assigned counseling or student success courses as needed, communicating subject matter clearly and effectively.
• Adapt advising and instructional approaches for students with diverse learning styles and special needs.
• Collaborate with athletic staff, coaches, faculty, and support services to coordinate academic supports.
• Maintain required records and documentation in a timely manner (grades, rosters, reports, syllabi).
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings; maintain posted student office hours.
• Contribute to curriculum and program review, student learning outcomes, and other faculty responsibilities.
• Stay current on academic eligibility rules and act as a resource for other counseling faculty.
• Engage in professional development activities (conferences, workshops, committees) to support continuous improvement.

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Minimum 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 Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
  • OR
• The equivalent (for example: a Bachelor’s in one of the above fields plus an MFT license, per applicable regulations).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with student‑athletes in a community college setting.
• Knowledge of academic standards and transfer requirements related to athletic eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations and integrate equity‑minded practices into counseling.
• Bilingual ability (English plus Spanish or Vietnamese) is highly desirable.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (entry level): $110,451 to $151,619 annual (Academic Salary Schedule 2026–2027). Maximum salary potential: $196,722. Actual placement depends on verified education and experience.
• Excellent fringe benefits including pension, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, life insurance for employee and eligible dependents, and income protection.
• Voluntary plans: supplemental life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation options.
• Faculty receive paid sick leave.

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Work Location & Schedule

• Worksite: Campbell, CA (on‑campus).
• Assignment is typically 11 months (August–June). May include day and evening hours and occasional duties outside the standard academic calendar.

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Equal Employment Considerations

Confidential Client and Careertakes encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to the diversity of the institution. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate sensitivity to and experience working with students from varied cultural, socioeconomic, gender identity, and disability backgrounds.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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