STUDENT ASSISTANT - DEPT CLERK - FIRE SCIENCE - PUBLIC SERVICE POOL

Del Mar College; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College is seeking a Student Assistant in the Fire Science Public Service Pool to provide clerical support for the Fire Science Office. This continuous recruitment fills temporary assignments as needed; open to current Del Mar College students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

The role involves greeting the public, answering phones, taking messages, creating folders, filing documents, handling interoffice mail, and supporting staff with high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• General office skills including answering calls, taking messages, customer relations and data entry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Dependable and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to be a team player and complete clerical duties with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public.
• Answer phones and retrieve voice mail messages.
• Take detailed messages and distribute to staff; create student folders, file and organize.
• Other office duties as assigned.
• Collect and distribute interoffice mail and documents.
• Create file labels and student files; accurately file documents.

Skills

General office skills

Excellent communication

Dependable

Confidentiality

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

STUDENT ASSISTANT - DEPT CLERK - FIRE SCIENCE - PUBLIC SERVICE POOL

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill Student Assistant 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

STU059

Job Title

STUDENT ASSISTANT - DEPT CLERK - FIRE SCIENCE - PUBLIC SERVICE POOL

Department

Public Service Education

Position Type

Student

Salary

$8.00 per hour

Open Date

11/14/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide clerical support to the Fire Science Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Del Mar College student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours while employed.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• General office skills including answering calls, taking messages, customer relations and data entry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Dependable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to complete clerical duties with accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel programs.
• Good Discipline and focus on goals.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to follow directions.

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 Duty

• Greet the public.
• Answer phones and retrieve voice mail messages.
• Take detailed messages and distribute to staff members. Create student folders, file, and organize.
• Other office duties as assigned.

Job Duty

• Collect and distribute interoffice mail and documents.

Job Duty

• Create file labels.
• Create student files.
• Accurately file documents.

Supplemental Questions

• * Are you a current Del Mar College student registered for at least 6 credit hours?
  • Yes (Submission of class schedule required).
  • No.

Required Documents

• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

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.