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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Counselor (Initial focus: Retention & Rising Scholars)

The Ventura County Community College District is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County, and they are seeking a Counselor with a focus on retention and Rising Scholars at Oxnard College. The Counselor will provide specialized academic counseling services, career guidance, and advisement to students from diverse backgrounds to help them achieve their academic and personal goals.

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Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; assist students in developing their educational plans and acquisition of college survival skills; foster academic success to retain students; assist students in the selection of a course of study, major, or certificate program
Refer students to appropriate support services, programs, resources, and other professionals based on need and eligibility for assistance; monitor academic progress; and counsel students on academic probation
Develop individual plans with students preparing to enter the labor market; identify skill training needs and opportunities for student internship, job search, work experience/work-study and employment
Counsel students regarding career choices, goal setting, and decision making; provide information on the matriculation process and program requirements at other colleges or universities
Assist in the development of outreach activities to identify and recruit eligible students and facilitate their enrollment in the college
Conduct orientation events to familiarize students with the location and function of college programs and services, including the application and registration process, academic and grading standards, college terminology, course add and drop procedures and related rules, and financial aid application procedures
Maintain current, accurate records of counseling sessions; assist in compiling statistical data and prepare reports related to program operations, activities, and progress
Assist in the preparation of counseling-related publications and presentation of workshops for targeted populations
Advocate for students with special needs and collaborate with college instructors, counselors, and other campus and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals
Assist in the development and implementation of programs focusing on access and retention for targeted populations
Provide work direction to others
Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's degree in counselingCareer counselingAcademic advisingVocational counselingStudent retention strategiesAdvocacy skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling OR the equivalent
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

Preferred

Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required)

Benefits

Fringe benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your eligible dependents.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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