Grant-Funded Advisor​/Career Coordinator, Educational Center

Position Information

Posting Number: PT3549

Job Title:

Grant‑Funded Advisor/Career Coordinator, Educational Opportunity Center

Department:
Vice President for Student Affairs

Position Type:
Non‑Exempt Employment

Employment Status:
Part‑Time

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Open Date: 06/16/2026

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Del Mar College seeks an experienced professional to serve as the Academic Advisor/Career Coordinator for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a U.S. Department of Education grant‑funded program. This position serves as a key support and advocacy resource dedicated to assisting low‑income, first‑generation, under‑represented, veteran, and non‑traditional students in achieving academic, career, and personal success.

The Academic Advisor/Career Coordinator provides comprehensive academic advising, career guidance, and holistic coaching through proactive outreach, individualized support, and recruitment efforts. This role assists both prospective and enrolled participants in navigating secondary education pathways, including GED completion, as well as post‑secondary admissions, financial aid processes, and academic requirements. The position also supports students in developing and achieving their educational and career goals.

Serving as a vital link between students and Del Mar College and community resources, this position facilitates workshops, outreach initiatives, and engagement activities. The Academic Advisor/Career Coordinator collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and community partners to promote student persistence, retention, and goal attainment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Administration, Counseling or related fields.
• Two (2) years of experience planning and implementing tutorial services to low‑income, first‑generation college students and students with disabilities.
• Two (2) years of experience with academic advising, academic assessment, study skills development, and designing Student Success Plan for EOC eligible students.
• Experience working with post‑secondary administrators, faculty and staff.

• Career development theories, challenges, and best practices affecting low‑income, first‑generation, and under‑represented students, including adult learners.
• Secondary and postsecondary education systems, including high school completion options, GED preparation and testing processes, college admission requirements, academic programs, degree pathways, and student success strategies.
• Financial aid systems and processes, including FAFSA completion, scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities supporting access to higher education.
• Federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to student rights, confidentiality, privacy (FERPA), and required data collection, documentation, and reporting requirements for federally funded programs.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other technologies used for data tracking, case management, reporting, and student communication.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree in education, psychology, administration, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience with grant and federal TRIO programs.
• Skilled in use of database related software such as Blumen/Student Access, Etrieve, Datatel, Colleague, and Civitas.
• Knowledge of FERPA laws.

• Provide proactive daily outreach and individualized academic, career, and personal support based on each student’s educational goals and needs.
• Assist students in navigating secondary education options, including high school completion and GED pathways, as well as postsecondary admissions, academic programs, degree requirements, and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Support students in understanding and completing financial aid processes, including FAFSA and other funding opportunities.

• Coordinate recruitment and intake efforts by guiding prospective participants through the application process and ensuring all required forms and supporting documentation are accurately completed and…