Graduate Counseling Internship

The CCC Counseling Department will offer one internship opportunity for the spring 2025 semester. See “ How to Apply.”

Description

Under the direction of the Counseling Department of Student Services, the Counseling Internship is a program that provides an opportunity for future professionals to gain knowledge and experience as a community college counselor. The following provides the outcomes and objectives of this internship.

Internship Outcomes of Position

Upon completion of this internship, interns should be able to:

• Explain the Matriculation process
• Describe Student Success and identify possible educational goals.
• Complete an Abbreviated and a Comprehensive Student Education Plan
• Describe how to collaborate with faculty/staff and possibly other agencies/institutions to support the individual educational programs of students
• Demonstrate how to successfully access and utilize common technology and software used by the SCCCD
• Identify various student services available to students for support and assistance
• Explain the rules and regulations governing community college and counseling services (i.e., Title V, ADA/504, confidentiality, etc.)

Internship Objectives

In the process of completing this internship, interns will:

• Provide direct personal, vocational, and academic counseling services in group and individual settings
• Work with counselors who serve various student populations and address specific academic goals. These can include but are not limited to veterans, students with disabilities, career/transfer counseling, and other categorically funded special programs
• Actively Participate and assist in the Registration-To-Go Process
• Attend and observe department (i.e., general counseling), committee, and other workgroup meetings
• Serve CCC students appropriately with guidance from a current counselor

Minimum Qualifications

Include current enrollment in a counseling Master’s degree program. A substantial amount of counseling coursework must be completed. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent education and/or experience and demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

Include experience in counseling, education, leadership, public administration or closely related fields. Experience in providing programs and services for a diverse student population.

Conditions of Employment

Spring Semester. Hours per week can be negotiated. The assignment may include both day and evening hours. Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

To apply, follow the steps below. Questions can be directed to Carla Stoner 559-325-5230 or carla.stoner@cloviscollege.edu. Submit/send all application materials to Clovis Community College, 10309 N Willow Ave., Fresno, CA 93730 or email Counselor Carla Stoner at the above email.

All of the following materials must be received by the filing deadline indicated on this internship announcement. It is helpful to include a cover letter with your paperwork listing the materials you are enclosing. Fax copies are acceptable, however, we cannot be held responsible for equipment and/or fax line failure. Please do not submit your materials in a binder or any other jacket. It is recommended that you keep a copy of all submitted materials for your records.

1. Apply to the SCCCD internship program . *Pending approval, there may be the possibility of a $1,500 stipend.
   Indicate on the district application you are interested in the Clovis Community College internship for spring 2025.
2. Complete the CCC Counseling Internship Application.
3. Write a letter of Application explaining your qualifications and experience as it relates to the minimum/desirable qualifications on this announcement. The letter should also include an explanation of what makes you most qualified for this internship and what do you hope to get out of this internship.
4. Make sure your resumé is up-to-date.
5. Obtain Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts which indicate the conferred degree(s) required to meet the Minimum Qualifications for this position – unofficial copies are sufficient.
6. Obtain three letters of recommendation (unless three such up-to-date letters are already included in a placement file). The letters should be written by people with firsthand knowledge of your professional qualifications, experience, abilities, and character and should be dated no more than three years prior to the filing deadline.
7. Email all the aforementioned documents (Applications, letters, resumé, etc.) to  carla.stoner@cloviscollege.edu or mail them to  10309 N Willow Ave., Fresno, CA 93730.

Equal Opportunity Statement

State Center Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of State Center Community College District to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age disability, medical condition, marital status, religion, or other similar factors as defined by law. We are a Title 5 Employer.