Counselor, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Overview

Counselor

Closing Date: 2/13/2026

Location:

San Diego Mesa College

• Pay Information:
  Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.
• Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.
• The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Annual salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815; any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011).
• Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor.
• The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

• Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE
• No. Months:
  Position Number:
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
• Position Type:
  Academic
• Bargaining Unit: AFT/College Faculty
• Range:
  No Response
• Department: EOPS

From San Diego Mesa College President Ashanti Hands:
San Diego Mesa College seeks energetic and dedicated candidates to apply for academic positions. The College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, staff, and students. As the “Leading College of Equity & Excellence”, we take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all of our students.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, the institution enjoys a solid financial standing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a world-class faculty, classified professionals, and staff. For 61 years, Mesa College has been on the leading edge, from offering a Community College Bachelor’s Degree, to being a lead California Community College in graduating students with an Advanced Degree for Transfer.

We embrace the mission of community colleges and are committed to empowering our students to maximize their potential, leading to healthy and thriving communities.

We are adding new staff, classified professionals, faculty, and administrators who, alongside our stellar colleagues, will lead us into the future. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, I encourage you to file an application for employment.

The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The STAR TRIO program at San Diego Mesa College is funded with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education TRIO Programs. STAR TRIO provides students opportunities for academic development, assists with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their postsecondary education.

The goal of STAR TRIO is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and to facilitate the process of transition to the four-year university.

This position will be housed in the EOPS Department and is under the direction of the Director of EOPS and Special Programs. The STAR TRIO Counselor Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation and evaluation of the STAR TRIO program. The Counselor Coordinator will provide counseling services, in addition to coordinating the STAR TRIO program.

This is a 40-hour work week (30 on-campus & 10 off-campus), Monday through Friday, 11-month assignment.

While the current vacancy is at Mesa College, applicants…