Job Description Summary
This position reports to the Director of Career Development and is housed with the Career Development Department on both Heritage, Windward, and Oso Creek campuses (as applicable). The part-time Career Counselor provides leadership for career development both on campus and virtually. This includes providing comprehensive services and information resources that enable students to take active responsibility for their career decision, career planning and job search; equipping students for making career plans by facilitating awareness of their work related strengths, skills, interests, and values and understanding the world of work; preparing students for finding suitable employment by enhancing their job search skills and capacity to express the relevance of strengths to employers; and fostering relationships with the employer community to provide students with opportunities to develop professional skills, integrate academic learning from work, and find jobs. Planning activities and workshops for career success will be implemented. Career counselor will assist the Director with Career Kiosk, career assistants, employer relations, social media and fairs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
One (1) year in higher education or career coaching or general counseling/mentoring.
Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge and and ability to use of current educational practices in career advising.
Knowledge of academic requirements, programs, deadlines, transfer requirements, occupational and labor market information.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with faculty and staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and familiar with virtual platforms.
Ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, speaking) with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively as member of a team and in a professional manner.
Ability to organize activities and coordinate groups of people.
Ability to relate to students from different backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and follow-through on assigned tasks.
Ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and manage conflict.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Counseling or within the Business discipline is preferred.
Experience working with non-traditional, at-risk and traditional student populations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Our Culture
Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.
