Job description

Salary: $71,619.00 – $99,041.00 Annually

Job Number: 25-26-F13

Department: Student Development Services

Opening Date: 07/14/2026

Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Counselor

Department: Student Development Services

Reports To: Associate Dean of Retention

Salary range: $71,619 – $99,041* annually

Olympic College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Faculty Counselor to begin working Fall Quarter, 2026. The College is seeking outstanding candidates with a strong commitment to equity and social justice and a passion for providing high quality counseling services to a diverse student population. The staff of Olympic College Counseling Services, housed within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services, work as a team to provide direct services and referrals to enhance student retention and success. Counselors also serve as a supportive resource for, and provide consultation to, faculty and staff regarding their student-related concerns. In alignment with our mission, candidates of diverse backgrounds including people of color, first generation college graduates, people who identify as LGBTQIA or gender-fluid, and people of all abilities are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Providing direct services to new, returning, and continuing students, including personal counseling, crisis intervention, career counseling, group counseling, high school completion, academic counseling interventions, and referrals to College and community resources for student success/retention, and behavioral health services.
• Intervening and providing guidance for students placed on academic intervention or warning and students who are experiencing barriers to academic success; participate in college wide student retention/success initiatives such as academic standards progress.
• Serving as a resource to faculty regarding student issues that impact academic success; liaison to instructional divisions and the community providing counseling and retention-related services.
• Serving as a Coordination, Assessment, Response, and Education (CARE) team member as needed.
• Developing and facilitating workshops to enhance student success; collaborating with others to promote, develop, and decide workshop needs.
• Administering and interpreting individual and group career assessments.
• Maintaining records of contacts with students and completing forms as required.
• Adhering to American Counseling Association (ACA), and/or other related professional standards, and state of Washington ethical and legal standards.
• Participating in faculty development activities and training; department and college wide activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required and agreed to between the faculty member and the dean such asa counselor on-call for campus crisis support/intervention during working hours or provide coverage and services during non-instruction weeks in coordination with the counseling team and supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, counseling psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Graduate program must include at least two quarters of supervised counseling practicum/clinical work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to be licensed prior to employment as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC),Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Washington.
• SUDP credential and/or other similarly related credential.
• Counseling training and experience that supports the ability to address a wide variety of issues including suicide prevention, crisis intervention, stress management, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, sexual assault, and parenting concerns.
• Two years of full-time experience in community college providing personal, career, and/or academic counseling.
• Demonstrated expertise, experience, and commitment to providing culturally responsive and affirming services.
• Broad knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with abroad range of faculty, staff, students, and community population.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts.
• Effective presentation skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word and Outlook.

Successful Applicants will be able to

• Demonstrate a commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement for a diverse student population.

• Utilize culturally appropriate therapeutic approaches and best practices when working with students.
• Demonstrate understanding of, and the ability to work within, a student development perspective.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Possess excellent communication skills; including discernment in communication styles and interactions with students, faculty and staff.

Additional Information

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load.

Full-Time Faculty qualifies for the following benefits.Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave – sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How to apply

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter – in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment include but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

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Affirmation Action Policy

Olympic College shall provide equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to race or ethnicity, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religious preference, life-threatening illness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, reliance on public assistance, sexual orientation, status as a disabled or vietnam-era veterans, or political opinions or affiliations.

Olympic College will operate aggressively and affirmatively in implementing and maintaining programs, which will promote genuine equal education and employment attitudes and opportunities.