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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

Career Counselor, Tenure Track

Position Number: 6790603
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Career Counselor, Tenure Track

R-02536
San Diego County - Grossmont 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: Wednesday, February 11, 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 and Guidance

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: May/June 2026

Job Description

Grossmont College is hiring a Career Counselor to assist students in their pursuit of personal, educational and career goals by providing career counseling, academic advising, and career development services. The primary focus of this position is to deliver career counseling and job search services that help students and alumni make informed career decisions, gain career-related experience, prepare for an effective job search and obtain professional employment upon graduation. This position also requires the ability to teach career-related courses, create and conduct career related workshops per the needs of students, staff, and faculty, and serve as liaison to faculty colleagues, develop presentations, and present in their classrooms.

The Career Counselor will:

Identify, administer, and interpret appropriate assessment instruments and counseling techniques for individual students/alumni
Assist with event planning, promotion, coordination, and delivery of Career Services recruitment services such as an on-line job listing service, career fairs, on campus interviews, resume referrals and special career events
Collaborate with colleagues across all divisions, local employers, and other potential partners
Serve as a liaison to district high schools, local community, businesses, other community college Career Centers, and any related workforce development associations
Provide leadership for special services and programs for targeted student groups
Participate in committee assignments and other academic and institutional support activities

Career counseling is an integral position to help students establish academic, personal, and career goals, which provides motivation to establish and stay on clear pathways to success. Written and verbal communication skills, active listening, ability to multi-task and work in a team setting are also required to perform the various duties of the position.

Contract counselors participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that result in the educational growth of the students. The counselor will be expected to actively participate on campus and the broader community by serving on departmental and college committees and taking a leadership role in campus, community, and professional organizations. This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments. Grossmont College is strongly committed to providing open access and serving a diverse student population. Counselors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the AFT contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's 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.

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

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. Click here for EQUIVALENCY INSTRUCTIONS and the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FORM.

Applicants must demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of community college students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds as well as students with disabilities.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must demonstrate:

Experience providing career or academic counseling services within higher education or workforce development settings.
Training and experience working with individuals and groups in providing personal and crisis counseling.
Experience advising students.
Ability to use technology in providing counseling services.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with strong communication, listening, facilitation, and intercultural skills.
Experience teaching career planning, college success and other personal development courses at the post-secondary level.
Commitment to serving a diverse student population with varying life experiences, educational backgrounds, and learning needs.
Ability to use current labor market data to explain occupational trends, wages, and regional workforce needs, and to integrate these insights into workshops, class presentations, and individual counseling.
Demonstrated knowledge of career development theory, assessment tools and interpretation, career readiness competencies, and job search methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience using labor market research to guide student career decisions.
Experience creating or teaching career exploration activities or courses.
Experience supporting first-generation, adult learners, nontraditional students, and historically marginalized populations.
Experience developing community and employer partnerships or work-based learning programs.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and or Arabic.

Additional Information

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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 Center for Water Studies programs.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at D-HR-jobs@gcccd.edu or call 619-644-7572 during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00).