Salary : $67,024.00 Annually
Location : Salem Campus. Salem, OR
Job Type : Faculty
Job Number : P03030-03
Division : 566620 Student Affairs
Department : 566620 Counseling & Student Support Services
Opening Date : 10 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 11 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
Chemeketa Counseling Center is looking for an outstanding student-centered counselor who will provide short-term mental health, career, academic and crisis counseling services to students. The department also offers Counseling and Guidance courses. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Counseling & Student Support Services, the selected candidate will be part of a team including other faculty members as well as other professional staff in Career Services and Basic Needs. This position will play an active and important role in the development and implementation of Chemeketa Community College's Pathways initiatives. This position also develops programs and services related to mental health, career exploration and wellness. We are looking for a proactive counselor who models a high standard of ethical behavior, flexibility, empathy, caring and is able to embrace changes in their profession. We need a professional who is excited to be part of the team of people who help students throughout their Chemeketa experience and lead with a passion for and knowledge of multicultural awareness.
Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.
When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.
- Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Counseling
Provides individual, personal, group and psychoeducational counseling services to students utilizing a solution based, short term model of deliveryMaintains current knowledge and skills in counseling and other relevant fields through regular participation in professional development activities with a commitment to lifelong learningComprehends and maintains current information concerning all college programs and servicesServes as liaison to assigned college departments, Chemeketa Pathways, and targeted programsUtilizes excellent listening, written, and oral skillsRepresents Counseling and Student Support Services on campus committees, task forces, and groupsMaintains college facilities and equipmentKeeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject areaAttends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department at pertinent meetings as requiredAssists Advisory Committee as neededConsults with faculty, staff and administrators regarding mental health and student retentionMaintain confidential counseling notes in keeping with current departmental guidelines and Counseling Ethical and Professional StandardsAssists with development, management and continued engagement in community resourcesDelivers counseling in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and / or onlineCrisis Intervention
Provides crisis counseling and assessment for students in distressResponds to students in crisis including on-call crisis supportAssesses suicidal risk and creates stabilization safety plansProvides crisis intervention including referral and follow upConsults with the Behavioral Intervention Team, Threat Assessment Team, Trauma Response Team and Title IX as neededServes on the Crisis Response TeamCollaborates with other counselors in creating plans around students with mental health concernsRefers students to appropriate community resources and servicesMaintains confidential files for all students seeking short-term crisis counselingAcademic and Career Counseling
Maintains caseload of assigned students who are undecided in their major or career choiceMaintains up to date career trends and job labor market informationCounsels and provides information to current students regarding Chemeketa lower division / transfer courses and programs; Chemeketa career / technical courses and programs; college transfer requirements, sources of information or referral resources; and assists students in understanding degree audits and academic progress toward completionCounsels students in support of their career exploration and decision making, goal setting and achievement of academic goalsSupports student retention and success through counseling related to academic, career, and personal / social developmentAdministers and interprets a variety of career assessmentsCounsels and supports students in resolution of personal and social issues that impact barriers to academic successProvides comprehensive guidance and counseling services to students and prospective students, on a drop in, online, and / or appointment basis using a variety of computer softwareProvides solution-focused interventions for students facing Academic Standing challengesTeaching & Training
Develops, plans and implements workshops, training, events and classes related to mental health, career exploration and wellness district-wideTeaches departmental courses (may include online) as assigned each term following approved course outlines as part of teaching workloadUnderstands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and encourages sensitivity to diversity in all types of environmentsUses appropriate technology as instructional, communication and data gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and instructionMeets all scheduled and special classes-day, possible evening and weekendsProvides students with course syllabiMaintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when requiredParticipates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions; prepares and develops materials for assigned classesRecommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library and reference materialsDevelop, co-manage, and maintain internship program for students from partner institutionsDelivers instruction in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and / or onlineTeaching and Learning Values
Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairnessEncourages creative and critical thinkingEngages participants in an active learning processFacilitates learning that applies to and enriches livesEncourages student responsibility for learningPromotes learning as a lifelong processInstitutional Expectations :
Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgroundsParticipates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student successEmbraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functionsProvides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practicesCANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or equivalent discipline from an accredited institution
AND-Two years of full-time equivalent experience providing mental health counseling. Internship / practicum experience may be considered
AND-Experience providing academic and / or career counseling
Core Competencies
Demonstrated skills or training specifically focused on supporting the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQIA students, international students, students from diverse religious affiliations, undocumented students, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and / or military veterans; evidence of knowledge of current personal, career, educational counseling techniques and trends and mental health issuesAbility to establish and maintain professional relationships and function as an effective and productive team memberDemonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instructionBicultural / multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with othersPreferred Qualifications
Experience in suicide prevention and / or crisis counselingDemonstrated experience working with Veterans, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communitiesExperience teaching in an educational setting within the last three yearsBilingual English / SpanishLPC or LCSW Licensure, or equivalent licensureExperience working in a higher education settingBilingual English / SpanishADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a 100%, 10-month faculty assignment of the F9 band and gradeAll positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and / or weekendsThis position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locationsIf requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30-days of hireEmployees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissalPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and / or standing is required.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
One of the following :MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificateIn addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following :A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
Please Note : As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove your social security number from your documents, including transcripts. Documents containing social security numbers will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following :
Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.
Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College's programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.
504 / ADA Coordinator for Students
For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph : 503.399.5276
Section 504 / ADA Coordinator for Employees
For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph : 503.399.2537
Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph : 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at
All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.
Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600.
To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.315.4586 or email courtney.saldivar@chemeketa.edu.
In addition to a rewarding and energizing career opportunity, Chemeketa offers a comprehensive benefits package to all salaried Chemeketa employees and eligible dependents. Benefits available to Chemeketa employee's include :
Core Benefits : Complete health insurance package, employer-paid group life insurance, Long term disability insurance, employee assistance programs
Voluntary Benefits : Voluntary life insurance, long term care insurance, AFLAC cancer insurance, flexible spending accounts.
Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) as well as the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
Additional perks of joining the Chemeketa team include tuition waiver for employees and their qualifying dependents, on-campus wellness activities, and generous leave policies.
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Please select the response from below that most closely matches your highest level of education as related to this position. To receive full consideration, your application and your attached transcript(s) must clearly support your response.
I have not received a High School Diploma or GEDI have a High School Diploma or GEDI have completed some college coursework but have not received a degreeI have an Associate degree from an accredited institutionI have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institutionI have completed some graduate coursework but have not received a degreeI have a Master's degree from an accredited institutionI have a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution02
Please indicate the number of years of full-time equivalent experience providing academic, personal and / or career development counseling. Internship / practicum experience may be considered.
No experienceLess than one year of experienceOne year of experience or more, but less than two years of experienceTwo years of experience or more, but less than three years of experienceThree years of experience or more, but less than four years of experienceFour years of experience or more, but less than five years of experienceFive years of experience or more03
Are you bilingual in English / Spanish?
No, I cannot read, write or speak in Spanish.Yes, I am able to read and write in Spanish, but I cannot speak Spanish.Yes, I can speak Spanish, but I am unable to read and / or write in Spanish.Yes, I am able to read, write and speak in both Spanish and English fluently.04
I understand that my application will not be considered unless I :
Attach all required documents as specified in the job announcement.Submit a complete application form which clearly demonstrates the minimum qualifications for the position.Have removed my social security number from all my documents, including transcripts. Please review the supplemental information section of the job announcement for specific information about required documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee.YesRequired Question
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