Lab Assistant - Business Administration & Entrepreneurship

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College is seeking a dedicated staff member to support the Business Administration & Entrepreneurship (BAEN) department. You will assist students and faculty, answer phones, schedule appointments, and help in the computer lab with software and troubleshooting tasks.

The role involves providing guidance to locate resources, supporting LMS usage, and collaborating with department faculty on various projects and lab operations. Prior higher-education experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Six months experience in a similar position is desired.
• Experience navigating Canvas is preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education academic department is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students, faculty in the BAEN department.
• Answer phones and assist with student inquiries and scheduling of student appointments.
• Assist students in the computer lab and troubleshoot technology issues for lab users.
• Provide guidance and assistance to students in locating electronic and hard copy resources.
• Assist faculty and students with software programs and LMS tools used by the department.

Skills

Six months experience

Higher education experience

Canvas navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Department

Department Business Administration

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time-Staff

Salary

Salary $13.29 - $16.95 per hour

Open Date

Open Date 10/21/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Provide support for students, faculty in the Business Administration & Entrepreneurship ( BAEN ) department.
Assist departmental office by answering phones and assisting with student inquiries and scheduling of student appointments. Assist students in the computer lab. Troubleshoot technology issues that may arise for students in the lab. Provide guidance and assistance to students in locating electronic and hard copy resources.
Assist students and faculty working with software programs including but not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw Form Builder, Verdicts, WordPerfect Office Suite, and Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Nexis UNI , Clio, Paint Shop Pro and MS Publisher or other software utilized by the department. Providing technical and developmental support for faculty and students. Participate in recruiting and activities related to the BAEN Department.
Other duties include, but are not limited to: helping students and faculty with school adopted LMS , creating open lab schedules, creating/enforcing all lab procedures and policies, assisting students, and other requests from the departmental chair and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Six (6) months experience in similar position.
Experience navigating Canvas.
Experience working in a higher education academic department.

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

Job Duty

Assist students and faculty enabling all functions as described in the Job Description summary.
Special emphasis on answering phones, assisting with student inquiries and scheduling appointments.
Assisting department faculty, staff an students with various technology concerns.

Job Duty

Assist in all departmental programs that go through a re-approval process.
Assist departmental programs in gathering assessment data as needed.

Job Duty

Assist students and faculty in all aspects of using equipment, technology, and using and locating necessary resources.
Assist students in using the lab and assisting with departmental assignments.
Provide guidance and instruction to students and faculty in using and functioning in the learning management system utilized by the College.

Job Duty

Work with vendors and information technology on various issues and requests concerning repair/replacement of computer hardware/software in all labs.
Maintain and analyze the functionality of computer equipment and software in all labs.
Coordinate with Information Technology personnel for departmental projects and equipment replacement/upgrades.

Job Duty

Create schedules for the lab utilizing course schedules and availability of work-study students.
Recruit, interview, train, schedule, and delegate assignments to work-study students.
Request and review quotes for technology related equipment and make recommendations to the department chair on suitable equipment for classrooms.
Create layouts (diagrams) for all classrooms to include workstations, computers, printers, scanners, etc., with corresponding inventory tracking numbers.
Maintain inventory spreadsheets for technology equipment in departmental classrooms.

Job Duty

Assist in organizing, planning and participating in recruiting, advertising, and activities in promoting departmental programs and goals.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have an Associate's degree?
  • Yes, I have an Associate's degree or higher. (Submission of transcript(s) with conferred/award date is required)
  • No, I do not have the required education.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 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.