East Los Angeles College

FYC / Adelante Programs

First Year Completion Program
Career Guidance Counselor Assistant
(Unclassified Code #8210)
2014-2015 Academic Year

Program Description:
The First Year Completion (FYC) program is a pathway designed for first-time East Los Angeles
College (ELAC) students who are committed to enrolling full-time at ELAC and are ready to complete
their English and Math sequence in one year. Students are enrolled in their courses each semester
and are provided with extensive, proactive student support services through the First Year Programs
Office.

Career Guidance Counselor Assistant Description:
Under the direct supervision of a counselor, the CGCA serves a critical role in monitoring, guiding,
and mentoring FYC students during their first year at East Los Angeles College. Successful candidates
will have strong listening, organizational, presentation, and research skills. The incumbents must
also have initiative, motivation, and a strong desire to help talented First-Generation students
explore and discover their academic and career options. Applicants must be able to work with
frequent interruptions in a fast-paced, high-volume office.

Requirements:
Must be enrolled full-time as graduate student in an accredited Masters degree program in
counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance
counseling, educational counseling, social work (MSW) or career development, or related
field
Be available to work 20-25 hours per week, between the hours of 8am-5pm and may
include some weekend mornings and evenings
Completed Counseling Theory, Student Development Theory, and/or Career Counseling
Theories preferred, but not required
Must be skilled with using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be able to commit for the East Los Angeles College 2014-2015 Academic Year

Job Duties:
Closely monitor, communicate, and provide follow-up for the assigned 120-125 student
caseload
Be a liaison between the student, their instructors, and the administration of FYC
(Counselor and Associate Dean)
Periodically update assigned student files. Information that is updated includes: Student
appointments, drop-in questions, number of student contacts (email or phone calls),
student early alerts, follow-up with tutoring services, and when a schedule change occurs
Assist in coordinating, developing, and facilitating FYC workshops and information sessions
Collaborate with ELACs Student Services division and represent FYC in campus community
events
Participate in weekly FYC staff meetings and/or trainings
East Los Angeles College
FYC / Adelante Programs


Take part in professional development opportunities, such as the CSU and UC transfer
conferences
Participate in FYC student campus visits to four-year institutions
Other office duties as assigned

Compensation:
This is a temporary paid internship and position is contingent upon funding
$17.49 per hour

Application Process:
Interested applicants should email domingk@elac.edu the following materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume with a list of three references with contact information
3. Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired)

Deadline:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a personal
interview. Potential start date for this position is late July/early August

Please direct any inquiries about this internship to:
Kirby Dominguez, M.S.
Counselor
East Los Angeles College
domingk@elac.edu
(323) 780-6795