GRANT-FUNDED SUCCESS SPECIALIST POOL

Grant-Funded Success Specialist Pool

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.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number - PT3348

Job Title - Grant-Funded Success 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

Job Description Summary - This positionhoused in the Student Engagement Retention Services Officereports to the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement & Retention. The purpose of this position is to engage in a collaborative process that researches student retention issues and strategies, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the students' academic, social, and/or emotional needs. The work is characterized by advocacy, communication, collaboration, and resource management and promotes quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications - Master's degree. Three (3) years related experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Capacity to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Able to work as part of a team using a student-centered focus on helping to attain, maintain and retain students and prospective students throughout their higher education experience.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Counseling, Student Development/Student Affairs, or Social Work. Familiar with local social services and community resource agencies. Experience working with at-risk student populations.

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 20242029, 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 - Partner with retention colleagues to primarily serve Academic Recovery Program (ARP) probation and suspension students plus CAREConnection students in need identified via early alerts. Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships with faculty and staff throughout the campus communityand community partnersto address students' personal and academic needs.

Job Duty - Provide direct and referral service to students through the development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of programs, resources, and services.

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

Job Duty - Utilize Civitas platform to document ARP student contact activities. Utilize Maxient database to document outreach/connection/triage/intervention/follow-up with students identified via the CAREConnection Initiative.

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.

Job Duty - Assist regarding personal and academic concerns by collaborating with students to establish goals and develop an appropriate action plan; educate students about available services including financial aid, disability, counseling, tutoring, and academic advising services.

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding. Do you remain interested in the position?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a Master's degree?
   • Yes (Submission of transcripts with degree and conferred date required)
   • No
3. * Do you have (3) three years related experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Interest
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents