Job Details

Full-Time General Counselor

Position Number: 7121615
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Counseling

Full-Time General Counselor

Pasadena City College

Salary: $8,679.71 - $12,891.97 MonthlyContract Monthly Faculty

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 10008

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Student Services

Closing: 5/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Pasadena City College is hiring a Full-Time, Tenure-Track Counselor commencing on July 1, 2026.

We are committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, including those of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, regardless of background or level of preparation. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and to supporting students from disproportionately impacted and historically underrepresented communities, and who can create a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered counseling environment that engages and supports our diverse student population.

At Pasadena City College (PCC), we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment for students from diverse racial, social, economic, academic, and cultural backgrounds, including students with disabilities. We seek candidates who:

Demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice through their counseling practice, professional experience, and/or service
Possess an understanding of the experiences and needs of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities
Employ inclusive approaches to mentoring, student engagement, and support, particularly for students from historically marginalized populations
Create welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered counseling environments that effectively engage and support a racially and socially diverse student body
Bring experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute meaningfully to the College's mission, vision, and core values

We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. PCC is a designated Hispanic-serving institution that takes great responsibility in serving our Latinx students while also supporting Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Indigenous students towards their educational attainment and economic well-being. Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERAL COUNSELOR:

Conducts academic counseling to assess students' immediate and long range goals, develop abbreviated and comprehensive educational plans, refer students to institutional resources, improve academic status, identify financial assistance, and navigate higher education, and succeed in college
Conducts group counseling sessions and learning community counseling
Interprets certificate, associate degree, and transfer related requirement to assist students pursue educational and career objectives
Enter counseling notes in the college's electronic record keeping software
Evaluate student aptitudes, abilities, and interests to advise them regarding career interests, career uncertainty, current employment trends and future employment trends
Provide information about transfer and admissions requirements to a variety of colleges and universities
Teach counseling courses such as, but not limited to, personal growth, development, career planning, and orientation to college
Conducts presentations and workshops to assist District outreach services
Participate in the evaluation, revision, and development of the curriculum
Participate in the recruitment, outreach, and development of internship opportunities for students
Participate with faculty to develop and assess student learning outcomes. Use the results to improve teaching, learning, and counseling services
Undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member
Participate in professional development activities that support best practices for teaching and counseling a diverse population of both major and non-major students
Participate in divisional and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities
Perform other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Student Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Current issues, trends, and best practices used in counseling
High impact practices
Approaches, theories, and strategies related to disparities in student success and access to higher education
Counseling methods and strategies
Career development methods, techniques, and instruments
Program review, student learning outcomes
Appointment scheduling software
Telecommuting software and chat services
General office software and equipment

SKILL TO:

Apply knowledge of student equity, inclusion to develop equity minded practices that support student success
Apply knowledge of high impact practices to design student services and contribute to the development of such practices
Apply knowledge of approaches, theories, and strategies related to disparities in student success and access to higher education to address disparities in student success and access to higher education for historically marginalized groups;
Use counseling and instructional methods and strategies to increase the persistence, success and retention of college students
Use knowledge of career development methods, techniques, and instruments to provide career counseling services
Apply knowledge of program review, SLOs to conduct assessments and measure student success factors and disproportionate impacts
Use telecommuting software and chat services to conduct counseling sessions
Use appointment scheduling software to schedule counseling appointments and enter counseling notes
Apply knowledge of counseling methods and strategies to increase the persistence, success and retention of college students
Use general office software and equipment to develop reports, presentations, counseling materials, aggregate data, and communicate with District staff and students

ABILITY TO:

Effectively ensure the accuracy of notes entered
Participate in appropriate professional organizations, attend conferences and workshops
Maintain up to date on topics regarding equity, inclusion and other issues impacting diverse student populations
Facilitate groups and workshops that engage and motivate students
Develop a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment for all students
Facilitate groups and workshops that engage and motivate students.
Maintain subject matter currency
Adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of college students with differing learning modalities and abilities
Communicate effective orally and in writing
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with District staff, faculty, and students

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,

(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.)

OR

The equivalent

Degree must be shown as conferred on transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC's Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide ample documentation to support equivalent qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity counseling special populations attending community college such as: student athletes, undocumented students, LGBTQIA+ community, International F-1, high school concurrent/dual enrollment students, adult re-entry students, and formerly incarcerated or system-impacted students.
Demonstrated passion for, and experience with, counseling and teaching a diverse student body with a broad spectrum of socioeconomic means and academic preparation.
Experience with equity, inclusion, and student success initiatives, including knowledge of culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Latinx, and Indigenous groups who are historically underrepresented and underserved.
Experience teaching in dual enrollment programs serving middle and/or high school students, with the ability to guide students in course selection and college preparation.
Experience with Guided Pathways and career communities or similar student support models.
Experience supporting diverse student populations in career development, including navigating major/career decision-making, addressing barriers, and strengthening career navigation skills.
Experience in transfer counseling, including guiding students through transfer pathways from community colleges to CSU, UC, private, and out-of-state universities; demonstrated knowledge of transfer policies and requirements; and proficiency in utilizing online transfer tools and resources to support student success.
A minimum of two years of experience in community college environments with demonstrated experience providing accessible, student-centered counseling across multiple modalities, serving students in all academic and career/technical areas, as well as knowledge of student support services.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, with experience using online tools and digital resources to support student success.

THE ASSIGNMENT:

Eleven Months, 100% - Tenure-track position beginning July 2026
Thirty-five (35) hours per week, plus five (5) hours for professional growth and development activities, college governance, and other professional responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful completion of live scan clearance and TB screening.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109.
Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member.
Board of Trustees approval.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Applications completed and received by 11:59 p.m. on May 6, 2026 will receive full consideration. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Itis, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Positions are full-time (100%) and "open until filled," unless otherwise stated.
The college president will conduct a final interview and recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees. Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at 626.585.7388. Applicants may expect to be notified. approximately 4 - 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

For full consideration, all of the following must be submitted along with the online application. An incomplete application packet will not be forwarded to the hiring committee for review.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Cover Letter addressing qualifications for this position. Please discuss the ways you meet each of the points listed under "The Responsibilities," "Minimum Qualifications," "Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities" and "Desirable/Preferred" Qualifications.

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/academic/jobs/5314102/full-time-general-counselor

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