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

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 11,020 - 12,398; Part time

Job summary

Del Mar College is seeking a Student Assistant - Dept Clerk in Fire Science to provide clerical support within the Public Service Education office. This is a continuous pool position for as-needed assignments, open to current Del Mar College students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

The role covers answering phones, greeting the public, filing, mail distribution, and general office tasks. Strong attention to detail and confidentiality are required; Excel/Word skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Current Del Mar College student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours while employed.
• General office skills including answering calls, taking messages, customer relations and data entry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to complete clerical duties with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collect and distribute interoffice mail and documents.
• Create file labels.
• Create student files.
• Accurately file documents.

Skills

General office skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

Current Del Mar College student

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Posting Number STU059

Job Title

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

Department

Department Public Service Education

Position Type

Position Type Student

Salary

Salary $8.00 per hour

Open Date

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 that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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.