OFFICE ASSISTANT - AEL POOL

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Del Mar College is seeking an Office Assistant for the Adult Education Initiatives in a part-time, non-exempt pool role. This position provides clerical support to staff, instructors, and students, greeting visitors and handling data entry.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of office experience; proficiency with MS Office is required. The pool assigns hourly, as-needed work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months office/clerical experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in records.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Able to communicate courteously with students, faculty and public.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and staff in a courteous manner.
• Data entry and routine clerical tasks for the department.
• Assist students with basic grant applications and college forms.
• Document and maintain student folders for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Customer service

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Experience in higher education (preferred)

Tools

Datatel

WebDMC

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary 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 PT1156

Job Title

Job Title OFFICE ASSISTANT - AEL POOL

Department

Department Adult Education

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Part-Time

Salary $14.00 / Hourly

Open Date

Open Date 11/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical or direct support to the staff, instructors, and students. The Office Assistant is the front line customer service representative with students, faculty, staff, and public.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Six (6) months office/clerical related experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy maintaining records.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate courteously and effectively with students, faculty, staff and public.
• Strong verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to handle multiple tasks, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work professionally with non-traditional and diverse populations.
• Ability maintain work organized.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience with Datatel and WebDMC.

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

Greet and assist visitors, students, and others in a courteous and professional manner in the Adult Education Initiatives Department.

Job Duty

Work collaboratively and professionally college wide and within the Adult Education & Literacy department.

Job Duty

Data Entry

Job Duty

Assist students in completing basic grant applications and Del Mar College forms.

Job Duty

Document, verify, and maintain all student folders to ensure , uniformity, accuracy and completeness of information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have six months office/clerical related experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Transcripts

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.