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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

Nextup/Eops Counselor, Tenure Track

Position Number: 6682785
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Nextup/Eops Counselor, Tenure Track

R-02503
San Diego County - Cuyamaca College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.

Department: Counseling

Months worked out of the year: 11 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$77,615 (Class II, Step 6) - $107,156 (VII, Step 10) Annually for an 11-month contract

Anticipated Start Date: April or May 2026

Job Description

WHO WE'RE SEEKING: Cuyamaca College seeks academic professionals who are dedicated to equitable student success outcomes for all students. We are looking for candidates who will demonstrate a history and willingness to continue professional development, assessment strategies, and educationally sound supports that will sustain a diverse and changing student body and college service area.

Empowered through a culture of inclusivity, Cuyamaca College strives to maintain our student-centered philosophy while working to support the ever-changing needs of our students. Along with ensuring student success, Cuyamaca College continues to advance our antiracism and equity work.

We are seeking a colleague who will bring a culturally affirming, student-centered approach, empathy, compassion, and understanding of the holistic needs of our diverse community.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

NextUp programs provide a comprehensive support system tailored to the unique needs of students who have experienced foster care. Throughout the semester, students meet regularly with staff and academic counselors to receive individualized services, including college transition planning, financial aid assistance, and guidance on course selection and post-college and career goals.

The NextUp/EOPS Counselor will be dedicated to the enhancement of cultural and educational experiences of, and are committed to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of students who have experienced foster care and other students within EOPS at Cuyamaca College. The NextUp/EOPS Counselor serves as a regular member of the Counseling Division faculty. This entails providing counseling services related to transfer, occupational programs, and career and academic skills development from a student centered and culturally sustaining lens.

Under the Associate Dean of Student Services and Special Programs, regular/contract counselors participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions, missions and values of the college and District. The NextUp/EOPS Counselor will serve students within the EOPS and NextUp programs, with a primary focus on students who have experienced foster care, and is expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, or the equivalent,

AND Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

OR Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

AND shall have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

OR
The equivalent. If you are applying based on "the equivalent", you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form. This form MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience providing counseling services to students who are educationally and economically disadvantaged.
Commitment to examine, reflect, and modify instructional, relational, classroom and counseling practices to effectively engage and support disproportionately impacted populations with a goal of closing the equity gaps.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, racial, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic, disability, and high-trauma backgrounds.
Experience in college-level academic, personal, and career counseling.
Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal counseling and crisis intervention support.
Ability to use technology in providing counseling services.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience conducting counseling-related workshops and orientations, and teaching counseling-related courses.
Commitment to keeping current on issues involving NextUp and EOPS policy and implementation changes and counseling in education.
Experience collaborating with other campus departments including CalWORKs, DSPS, Financial Aid, other student services departments, and academic/instructional departments.
Counseling experience working in a California Community College.
Experience collaborating with high schools and community organizations.
An understanding of the interconnectedness of socio-economic, cultural, environmental, and personal factors contributing to both the achievement of as well as barriers to success for students who have experienced foster care, formerly incarcerated/justice impacted, and LGBTQ+, as well as other marginalized student groups.

Additional Information

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS):

1. All graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official or unofficial)

2. Complete and current resume/CV

3. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining how you meet the qualifications of the position. In your cover letter address the following:

Describe your experience as a counselor in higher education.
Describe your experience and/or knowledge of special student support programs such as NextUp/EOPS, CalWORKs, DSPS, Trio or other similar categorical programs.
Describe how you have demonstrated or would demonstrate sensitivity and understanding toward the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, racial, sexual orientation, religious, ethnic, and high-trauma backgrounds of community college students in your personal and professional experiences.

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.