MAP Advisor - Liberal Arts

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College seeks a Liberal Arts Advisor to provide advising, intervention, and transfer guidance to Liberal Arts majors. The role collaborates with Outreach and Recruitment to share Liberal Arts information with prospective students and partners with the Department Chair, Program Coordinator, and Student Enrollment Center.

The Advisor helps at-risk students with registration, graduation processes, and transfer planning, while supporting reverse transfer and articulation efforts with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or related field.
• One year of related experience providing student services in higher education.
• Knowledgeable in advising traditional, non-traditional, developmental, and at-risk students in a higher education setting.
• Proficient with database-related software, such as Etreive, Datatel/Colleague, and Civitas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe platforms.
• Ability to work independently and self-directed within changing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Excellent organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct student oriented workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to students during early, regular, and late registration to ensure success in program completion, graduation, and transfer.
• Advise students on placement and coursework and maintain regular contact.
• Monitor student progress toward degree/program completion using available technology.
• Develop and maintain advising caseloads to promote student engagement and success.
• Participate in departmental assignments, committee work, and student support systems.
• Maintain interdepartmental relationships with multiple academic areas and student services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Dean and/or Department Chair.

Skills

Advising

Student services

Intervention

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Workshops

MS Office

Adobe

Data entry

Online registration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Etreive

Datatel/Colleague

Civitas

Eretrieve

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The purpose of this position is to provide advising, intervention, and transfer information to Liberal Arts majors. The Liberal Arts Advisor collaborates with the College’s Outreach and Recruitment Department to provide Liberal Arts information to prospective students and works closely with the Department Chair, the Liberal Arts Program Coordinator, and the Student Enrollment Center.

The Advisor assists students in overcoming challenges to their education goals in Liberal Arts by conducting intervention and advising at-risk and/or academically unprepared students; identifying college and community resources available to students; assisting students with information on available financial aid, tutoring, and supplemental instruction (SI) assistance; helping students with registering for classes; guiding students through the graduation process; and assisting students with transfer information to four year institutions.

This position provides a support service to the Academic Dean and Department Chair, identifying needs for transfer and/or articulation agreements with four year institutions and assisting with reverse transfer from four year institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Liberal Arts program or a related field.

One (1) year of related experience providing student services in higher education.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledgeable in advising traditional, non-traditional, developmental, and at-risk students in a higher education setting.

Skilled in use of database-related software, such as Etreive, Datatel/Colleague, and Civitas.

Ability to work independently and self-directed within changing deadlines.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe platforms.

Ability to work flexible hours which may include occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to conduct student oriented workshops.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.

Experience with student outreach.

Knowledge in interpreting the Texas core curriculum and the College’s catalog.

Experience utilizing Datatel/Colleague, Civitas, and Eretrieve.

Understanding of the College’s general admissions requirements; financial aid requirements; department requirements; and academic support services.

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

Provide academic advising to students during early advising, regular, and late registration to ensure successful program completion, graduation, and transfer.

Advise students of appropriate placement and coursework and maintain regular contact with students.

Utilize available technology to monitor student academic progress toward degree/program completion and transfer.

Develop and maintain advising caseloads to ensure student engagement, progress, and success.

Job Duty

Participate in departmental assignments, committee work, and student support systems.

Job Duty

Maintain interdepartmental relationships with multiple academic areas and student services.

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned by Dean and/or Department Chair.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a Liberal Arts program or a related field?
  • Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a Liberal Arts program or a related field (Submission of transcripts with conferred date is required).
  • No, I do not have the required education.
• * Do you have one (1) year of related experience providing student services in higher education?
  • Yes
  • No

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.