Access & Advocacy Specialist (Part-Time)

Center for Access and Advocacy

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

$25.00 / per hour

05/06/2026

05/20/2026

No

This position—housed in the Center for Access & Advocacy—reports to the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and 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.

Master’s degree.

Three (3) years related work experience.

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 buildings and campuses.

Demonstrated customer service skills.

Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Development/Student Affairs, Rehabilitation and/or Vocational Counseling, Education, Special Education, or related field.

Experience working with at-risk student populations.

Familiar with local social services and community resource agencies.

Experience with Case Management.

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.

Primarily serve students on the Academic Recovery Program (ARP) probation and suspension Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships with faculty and staff throughout the campus community—and community partners—to address students’ personal and academic needs.

Partner with colleagues on CARE Team to manage CARE Connection referrals on an as needed basis.

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

Participate in, attend, and/or promote College-wide activities supporting student success including but not limited to registration, faculty/staff professional development, etc.

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 at-risk students.

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.

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

Other duties as assigned.

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.