GRANT-FUNDED ACCESS SPECIALIST POOL

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This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this grant-funded position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds. There is no right or expectancy of continued employment beyond the terms of the employment agreement.

Position Information

Job Title GRANT-FUNDED ACCESS SPECIALIST POOL Department Student Engagement and Retention Position Type Non-Exempt Employment Status Part-Time Salary $25.00 / Per Hour Open Date 01/27/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications Master's degree.

Five (5) years related experience. Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Must be motivated, self-directed and have the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with various populations in a positive, courteous and professional manner.

Exceptional administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong commitment to personal and professional growth.

Demonstrated problem solving skills.

Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze data and implement or recommend effective courses of action.

Ability to travel between building and campuses.

Demonstrated customer service skills. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Counseling, Student Development/Student Affairs, Rehabilitation and/or Vocational Counseling, Education, Special Education, or related field.

Experience working with students with disabilities.

Experience working with at-risk student populations.

Familiar with local social services and community resource agencies. 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 Review disability documentation of functional limitations to determine eligibility for services and substantiate requests for reasonable accommodations.

Assess the interaction of the students(s) disability with the academic environment and develop a plan for the provision of reasonable accommodations to facilitate equitable opportunities.

Assist students in understanding their disabilities and their rights and responsibilities relating to reasonable accommodations.

Job Duty Coordinate communication between faculty, staff, and prospective and enrolled students with disabilities, provide on-going consultation, technical assistance, and training to faculty and staff, facilitating equal learning opportunities.

Provide support, services, and problem solving assistance to individuals and groups.

Job Duty Maintain knowledge of current legislation and national, state, and local issues affecting access for students with disabilities.

Document, maintain, and review current and accurate case records, notes and related information in electronic and manual files.

Job Duty Analyze information about individuals through interviews, assessments, and records to appraise their interests, abilities, and potential barriers to academic success and retention.

Provide direct services or referrals to campus and community resources as appropriate.

Make recommendations to administration regarding policy revisions to improve services to students with disabilities.

Job Duty Participate in College-wide, and community activities including but not limited to registration, advising, orientation, faculty/staff professional development, and community events, etc.

Job Duty Partner with retention colleagues to assist with Academic Recovery Program (ARP) probation and suspension student plus CARE Connection students in need identified via faculty-driven early alerts.

Process student intakes.

Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships with faculty and staff throughout the campus community—and community partners—to address students' personal and academic needs.

Job Duty Establish a supportive environment that encourages participation, dissemination of information, networking, coalition building, mentoring, academic achievement, training and community service.

Develop, implement , and evaluate methods to identify and outreach to target populations, including collaboration with College academic and student services departments.

Job Duty Evaluate new approaches to implement support and intervention strategies for students during pivotal points of the college experience.

Apply an outreach/connection/triage/intervention/follow-up framework with students and coordinate referrals to College and community services as needed.

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