AY26 - Counselor, Adult Education/General

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES



LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE

Employment Opportunity Announcement

AY26 - Adult Education/General Counselor

1.0 FTE D-Basis (12 month) Tenure Track





Begin: Fall 2026 Application Deadline: June 11, 2026

Announcement:

Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is seeking applications for a Tenure Track Adult Education Counselor position, set to begin in the Fall 2026 academic year. This is a 12-month, D-basis, 1.0 FTE in-person position: .80 Adult Education Counseling/.20 General Counseling.

Under the general direction and supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, Counseling Chair, and Dean, the Adult Education Counselor will offer guidance and support to adult learners as they pursue their educational and career objectives. Responsibilities include assisting individuals in defining their educational and career goals, providing resources and support to help achieve these goals, and addressing any obstacles to success. The role demands a deep commitment to adult education principles, empathy, and strong counseling skills. The successful candidate is required to work on campus on a full-time basis.

About the College and Department:

LAHC located in Wilmington, California, is one of the nine colleges within the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Serving approximately 10,000 students, LAHC provides a broad spectrum of academic and career programs and facilitates transfers to leading private and public colleges and universities.

The Counseling Department at LAHC is comprised of skilled and professionally trained faculty who assist students with educational planning, career development, transfer processes, and other academic and personal matters crucial to student success. The department features general counselors as well as those dedicated to providing specialized services for targeted student groups . All counseling faculty are expected to engage in regular department meetings, professional development, college-wide activities, and shared governance committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling; OR
• the equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and familiarity with issues related to student equity.

NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Student Services, Dean, and the LAHC Counseling Chair, the Adult Education Counselor is expected to actively engage in Counseling Department activities and campus-wide initiatives. This role involves delivering comprehensive counseling services-encompassing academic, career, transfer, and vocational guidance-to students from diverse and multicultural backgrounds across all areas of Adult Education. In addition duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide comprehensive academic and career counseling to students both face-to-face and online, primarily on-site at Harbor College.
• Participate in campus wide events; Registration, Early Decision, and Drop-In peak periods in General Counseling.
• Support General Counseling area with drop-in and appointments .2 load during the academic year.
• Assist students from diverse and socio-economic backgrounds in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including developing abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans.
• Interpret the college catalog, class schedules, and articulation agreements to assist students in navigating their educational paths.
• Help students set and plan immediate and long-term educational goals, including creating abbreviated and comprehensive student educational plans to ensure they stay on track for completion.
• Conduct orientations for new students to introduce them to college programs, services, and student success workshops.
• Facilitate career decision-making by guiding students through self-assessment and career exploration processes, in collaboration with the Career Counselor.
• Support students on probation or facing dismissal by offering individual and group counseling and work with the Academic Probation Counselor to develop success plans.
• Review and evaluate student transcripts in coordination with the Articulation Officer.
• Contribute to the development of programs and services that support initiatives such as Career Pathways, LA College Promise, Student Equity, and Basic Skills, aimed at enhancing student success and completion.
• Collaborate with instructional faculty on projects designed to improve retention and student success across disciplines.
• Stay current in the Counseling field by utilizing the latest technology, participating in professional conferences, workshops, and seminars, and maintaining membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Represent the Counseling Department in college decision-making processes by participating in departmental meetings, shared governance committees, and other campus initiatives.
• Engage in counseling-related events and activities, including Guided Pathways, graduation petition drives, enrollment, and onboarding.
• Participate in shared governance committees focused on enrollment and student success, such as the TCAPs Committee and Student Support Services Committee.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, innovation, and best practices in counseling through active participation in professional development activities and adherence to industry standards.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers, technology and relevant software tools, applications, websites and resources in providing academic advisement services (e.g., SIS, assist.org, C-ID, TES, eLumen, Cranium Cafe, Canvas, Starfish, etc.)
• Stay current in the Counseling field by utilizing the latest technology, participating in professional conferences, local, district, and state-wide trainings, workshops, and seminars, and maintaining membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Be able to evaluate external coursework and exams and determine its applicability to our curricular programs (i.e., how such courses or exams can be used as a prerequisite or co-requisite, earn credit towards local degree, ADTs, certificates, and transfer to our local universities such as the CSU, UC and private institutions).

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Two years of recent (within the past five years) experience as a counselor at a California community college, post-Master's degree.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies for student retention and completion, including related evaluation activities.
• Demonstrated success in initiating, executing, and following up on projects and special events aimed at enhancing student retention, persistence, and goal completion, with a focus on setting objectives and measuring results.
• Experience conducting orientations, leading college success workshops, and teaching Counseling courses such as personal development, study skills, and career planning.
• Knowledge and experience using and interpreting various career assessments.
• Knowledge of CASAS testing, GED preparation, and non-credit certificates of achievement.
• Proficiency in using computers and advanced technology tools for high-quality counseling and teaching.
• Familiarity with campus and community resources addressing student needs, including housing, food, transportation, mental health, childcare, and finances.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations to promote equity and inclusion.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

Eligibility Requirement: COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $100,944 - $180,092 commensurate with academic preparation and experience for new employees. The doctoral differential is $487 per month. District benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance

APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS



EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve the evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.
2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
3. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists may interview with the President, Vice President, and Counseling Department Chair, who will all make the final selection.

For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae;
2. A cover letter of interest;
3. Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;
4. Copies of transcripts for ALL degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to Teacher Credentialing: www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635).

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the applicant packet.

(Application materials may not be submitted by Fax or e-mail.)

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Dr. Sorangel Hernandez

BUENON@LAHC.EDU

LAHC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30 PM June 11, 2026, to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAHC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.



Americans with Disabilities Act

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada



Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator



To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2197







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