Career Counselor Pool

Del Mar College; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Del Mar College seeks a part-time Career Counselor to provide leadership for career development across campus and virtually. The role focuses on helping students assess strengths, plan careers, and enhance job search skills while building employer relationships.

The position reports to the Director of Career Development and is housed within the Career Development Department across multiple campuses, with duties including workshops, Kiosk operations, and outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• One year of experience in higher education, career coaching, or counseling/mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and campus departments to identify and meet student career planning and placement needs, goals, and objectives.
• Provide individual and group career advising and career direction services using workshops and activities.
• Develop career services approaches for changing student populations including minority and non-traditional students.
• Supervise the dissemination of information regarding career fields and employment opportunities for various job types.
• Develop and direct programs designed to equip students and alumni with job search skills and employment preparation strategies.
• Assist in marketing strategies to bring recruiters to campus.
• Represent the Career Office to faculty, media, students, employers, and the public.
• Maintain databases that support career services for students and employers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Career advising

Academic requirements

Communication

Microsoft Office

Virtual platforms

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Student relations

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Virtual platforms

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill Part-Time assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. AN APPLICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PT1990

Job Title

Job Title Career Counselor Pool

Department

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Part-Time

Salary Minimum $18.50 per hour

Open Date

Open Date 09/14/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

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.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and campus departments to identify, define, and meet student career planning and placement needs, goals, and objectives.
• Provide individual and group career advising and career direction services to students using career planning workshops and activities.
• Develop career services and career advising approaches for changing student populations including minority students, non-traditional students, and returning students.
• Supervise the acquisition, maintenance, and dissemination of information regarding career fields, employment opportunities, and specific employers for full-time, part-time, internship and work-study opportunities.
• Develop and direct programs and services designed to equip students and alumni with necessary job search skills and employment preparation strategies.
• Develop and assist in marketing strategies and resources to identify and bring recruiters and potential employers to campus.
• Effectively represent the Career Office to various on- and off-campus groups including the faculty, media, student population, employers, and/or the general public.
• Supports in the development and maintenance of databases that support and deliver career services to the college, students, alumni, and employers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes (Submission of transcripts required).
  • No.
• * Do you have one (1) year experience in higher education or career coaching or general counseling/mentoring?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.