Short-term Job Opportunities:
Positions listed below have specific application instructions, which may vary by department. Please complete the Short-term and Student Application and follow the instructions listed to apply for positions of your interest.
Ambassador – Enrollment Services
Campus Location: Main office in San Marcos; Occasional event work at other campus locations, out in the community and at K-12 school locations. (Mileage is reimbursed)
Schedule: Base Schedule M-F; Occasional evening and weekend events
Hours Per Week: 5-26
Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00
Job Duties: Represent Palomar College for new students, continuing students, college events, and community activities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding Palomar College, its services, enrollment procedures and academic programs. Maintain a high level of customer service through email, phone and in-person inquiries; to community members, prospective students and current students of all ages, backgrounds and educational experience (Comprehensive training provided).
Collaborate and interact positively with Palomar College administration, faculty and staff, to meet the needs of our students, their families and the community in general. Provide hands-on assistance with application, registration and enrollment procedures. Represent Palomar College in a professional, positive and polished manner, sharing personal college experiences as appropriate. Conduct quality public speaking engagements and represent the college at college/career fairs, parent nights and other college events, Independently or with a team. Conduct campus tours and visits for individuals, families, schools or community groups. Build strong relationships with community organizations and local schools. Support the day-to-day operations for various Student Services functions related to recruitment and retention activities.
Department hiring options are available through many sources: Student Employment, Short Term Hourly Employment, Work Study, Co-operative Education, Volunteer and Internships.
Contact: Jamie Moss, Manager of Admissions and Financial Aid Services, bmoss@palomar.edu or (760) 744-1150, Ext. 8117
Ambassador and/or Tour Guides – Outreach Services
Campus Location: Main office in San Marcos; Occasional event work at other campus locations, out in the community and at K-12 school locations. (Mileage is reimbursed)
Schedule: Base Schedule M-F; Occasional evening and weekend events
Hours Per Week: 5-26
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00
Job Duties: (Training provided) Represent Palomar College in a professional, positive and polished manner, sharing personal college experiences as appropriate. Conduct quality public speaking engagements and represent the college at college/career fairs, parent nights and other off campus recruitment events; Independently or with a team. Conduct campus tours and visits for individuals, families, schools or community groups. Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding Palomar College, its services, enrollment procedures and academic programs. Maintain a high level of customer service through email, phone and in-person inquiries, to community members and prospective students of all ages, backgrounds and educational experience. Collaborate and interact positively with Palomar College administration, faculty and staff, to meet the needs and inquiries of prospective students and their families. Provide hands-on assistance with application, registration and enrollment procedures. Build strong relationships with community organizations and local schools. Support the day-to-day operations and training procedures of building a brand new department.
Department hiring options are available through many sources: Student Employment, Short Term Hourly Employment, Work Study, Co-operative Education, Volunteer and Internships. Marketing and Communication positions also available.
For more information and hiring procedures, please visit: www.palomar.edu/outreach/employment.
Contact: Deanna Shoop, Manager of Outreach Services, dshoop@palomar.edu or (760) 744-1150, Ext. 3752
Assistant – Fiscal Services/Business Services
Campus Location: San Marcos
Number of Positions: 2
Hours Per Week: 24-30
Work Schedule: Flexible
Hourly Pay Rate: $17-$23 depending on experience and/or education
Job Duties: Performs routine to moderately difficult clerical and technical support functions in either Business Services or Fiscal Services, including setting appointment, maintaining calendars, ordering, composing documents, printing and reviewing reports; maintaining files, records, and databases.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Three years of experience working in an office setting involving frequent interaction with students or the public
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- Provide excellent customer services to faculty, staff, students, and visitors
- Experience with general office duties and tasks
- Basic computer experience and familiarity with Microsoft products
- Moderate to advance knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheets and database software
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Utilize effective listening skills
- Perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks
- Organized and detail oriented
- Basic to moderate understanding or either Business or Financial/Accounting practices
Contact: Send completed application to Heather Sutton, hsutton@palomar.edu
Assistant Accounting Technician – Fiscal Services
Campus Location: San Marcos
Number of Positions: Multiple positions
Hours Per Week: 24-30
Work Schedule: Flexible
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30-$23 depending on experience and/or education
Job Duties:
With close supervision, performs a variety of technical & administrative duties associated with the District’s fiscal operations, to include setting up vendors in the Accounts Payable module, entering and tracking progress on projects, tracking and following up on accounting transactions and assisting with activities that support fiscal reporting. Experience using Excel, AdobeSign, processing accounts payable, vendor/supplier setup, accurate data entry, PeopleSoft Financials or maintaining accounting records. Knowledgeable about Accounts Payable, data entry, grant transactions and reporting. Experience with data entry, recording financial transactions, updating spreadsheets and databases with detail information, billing, reporting, tracking status, general office duties and good communication skills.
Contact: Please email a resume and direct questions to Heather Sutton, hsutton@palomar.edu
Assistant – Early Childhood Education Lab School
Campus Location: San Marcos and Escondido
Hours Per Week: Not to exceed 26 hours per week
Work Schedule: Flexible
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30 – $18
Job Duties: Assist preschool teacher with classroom and outside activities
Desired Skills/Qualifications: 6 units in child development
Contact: Tamara Holthaus, Child Development Center Coordinator, (760) 744-1150 ext. 2578, tholthaus@palomar.edu
Assistant – Kinesiology/Health (Sub)
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Hourly Pay Rate: $30 – $37
Job Duties: Working with students, faculty, and division offices to support:
- Class scheduling – utilizing Peoplsoft to input schedules, run reports, assist in tracking faculty load, manage class cancellations
- Budget tracking and purchases
- General administrative assistance to the department
- Working with the public
Desired Skills/Qualifications: Three years of increasingly responsible clerical or administrative assistant experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience at the college level
Contact: Anel Gonzalez, Social & Behavioral Sciences Division Administrative Assistant – agonzalez@palomar.edu
College Preparedness Advisor – Grant Funded Student Programs
Campus Location: Vista and Escondido
Hours per week: Not to exceed 24 hours.
Work schedule: Weekdays, hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm, including some evenings and weekends. *Schedule may vary based on student services and school site placement.
Hourly pay rate: $18.00/hr.
Job description: Conduct outreach & student recruitment activities.Provide information regarding admissions, financial aid & registration policies/procedures & refer students to other services as appropriate. Assist, motivate, and support students with their postsecondary options (university, community college, trade school, military, etc.). Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written skills) is preferred but not required.
Minimum qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook), Google Apps and other computer software.
Contact: Please email your application (see link at top of page) and resume to Nellie Martinez, nmartinez@palomar.edu.
Communications and Marketing Assistant – Outreach Services
Campus Location: Main office in San Marcos; Occasional event work at other campus locations or out in the community. (Mileage is reimbursed)
Schedule: Base Schedule M-F; Occasional evening and weekend events
Hours Per Week: 10-20
Hourly Pay Rate: $17
Job Duties:
Create content for email campaigns, brochures, social media and individual email communications for prospective students; Work as a team to drive initiatives and communications dashboard forward; Maintain desire to consistently advance skills in communications, marketing and public relations; Participate in building communications for future welcome center; Provide prospective students and families with information about Palomar College and the services of the Outreach Services Department; Provide quality customer service over phone, email and in person in the new welcome center; Ability to work with and design for audiences diverse in age, ethnicity, background, educational experience, military experience; Support functions of Outreach Services department and manager; Provide support, ideas, and input as we continue to build a constantly growing department; Potential for work within Customer Relations Management software. Support department events. Position has room for growth.
Department hiring options are available through many sources: Student Employment, Short Term Hourly Employment, Work Study, Co-operative Education, Volunteer and Internships. Marketing and Communication positions also available.
For more information and hiring procedures, please visit: www.palomar.edu/outreach/employment.
Contact information: Deanna K. Shoop, Manager of Outreach Services, dshoop@palomar.edu or (760) 744-1150, Ext. 3752
Community Service Officer – Palomar College Police Department
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 24
Work Schedule: TBA
Hourly Pay Rate: $18, $20, or $22 depending on experience
Job Duties: 24-hour a day Police / Security services to persons and property on Campus grounds, parking lots and facilities on the Main Campus in San Marcos and the Escondido Center. The Community Service Officer assists with building security, traffic control, motorist assistance, writing reports and other public services as needed. The CSO provides protection to District buildings and property. The CSO guards against fire, intrusion, theft and vandalism. The CSO provides information to the public; makes written and oral reports of any hazardous condition impacting the college and its community. The CSO performs related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must possess a valid California Driver’s License. A background investigation including DMV check will completed. Candidates must complete a personal history statement.
- Ability to identify safety hazards.
- Knowledge of District Rules and Regulations.
- Knowledge of Campus buildings and grounds.
- Use of 2-way radio.
- First-Aid certification.
- Must read, write and speak English.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to understand and follow written / oral directions.
- Must be able to communicate to and inform the public.
- Make detailed observations.
- Accurately remember facts.
- Translate those observations and facts into written reports.
- Analyze situations and act / respond quickly and appropriately.
- Good common sense and judgment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The CSO may be required to perform tasks that require physical exertion, stamina, flexibility and standing or walking for long periods of time. The CSO will be required to work at night. Applicant should be in good physical condition. Work will be in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may be subject to foul weather.
Contact: Lead CSO – David Reza, 760-744-1150, ext. 3006
Custodial Assistant
Campus Location: Escondido
Number of Positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 24 – 30
Work Schedule: Flexible hours between 2:00pm and 10:30pm; Monday – Friday
Hourly Pay Rate: $18
Job Duties: This role assists the Custodial Department with the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings. Tasks include:
- Performs general routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, restocking paper and soap supplies
- Unlocks doors, ensures doors are locked after evening classes and activities
- Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment
- Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and changes supplies
- Sweeps walkways and entrances to buildings and classrooms, picks up paper and other debris in assigned areas
- Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and dumpsters, bags trash for proper disposal
- Operates custodial equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe an effective manner
Minimum Qualifications: One year custodial experience is desired.
Contact: Rodney Edwards, Supervisor II, Custodial Services, redwards@palomar.edu
Education Center Assistant
Campus Location: Camp Pendleton Site
Hours: 20 hours per week (Not to exceed 160 days a fiscal year)
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30
Work Schedule: TBD
Job Duties:
- Assists current, returning, and prospective students and the public on the phone and at the front counter on a wide range of student services and answering general questions about attending Palomar College; explains procedural guidelines related to enrollment services, financial aid, and applicable District, federal and state regulations/processes.
- Data entry, phone, and email duties
- General office assistance
Desired skills/abilities:
- Maintain a high level of customer service in person, on the phone, and through written communication
- Clerical and secretarial experience involving frequent public or student contact
- Ability to provide technical assistance to students
- Ability to multitask and assist multiple students at a time during the busy hours of the day
Contact: Please application and resume to Yvette Maynard, Senior Education Center Coordinator, at ymaynard@palomar.edu.
Environmental Health and Safety Professional Short-Term
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 26
Work Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
Hourly Pay Rate: $20-25 based on experience
Job Duties: Participates in the on-going revision, development and implementation of the District’s emergency response policies, plans, procedures and guidelines; conducts, coordinates and tracks all Districts’ emergency response/OSHA safety drills and training; ensures that District’s emergency response policies, plans procedures and guidelines are current with changing federal, state, and local agency programs; conducts, coordinates and tracks various OSHA Safety training for District employees; maintains employee safety training records and reports; manages the EHS website; and works on special projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications: OR Desired skills/qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline OR four years of related experience.
- NOTE: For experience, a “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with OSHA safety regulations; experience with emergency management; proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Transcripts must be included to receive credit for education and/or to substitute education in lieu of experience (i.e. Bachelor’s degree = 4 years of experience). Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at www.naces.org.
Diversity Statement: Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Licenses and/or Certificates: Must have a valid California driver’s license.
Supervision Received: Receives supervision from the Manager of Environmental Health & Safety/Risk Management.
Working Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site on college campus; exposure to noise, fumes, gases and moving objects/vehicles; inclement weather conditions; work with machinery; walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pushing, pulling, reaching; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
Front Desk Clerk – Palomar College Police Department
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 24
Work Schedule: TBA
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30, $17, or $18 based on experience
Job Duties: To provide general office assistance in support of an assigned function; to perform a variety of clerical and secretarial tasks; to provide information to students, faculty, staff and the general public and maintain a variety of records and files.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers. Ability to have good customer service. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Perform various clerical tasks in support of an assigned function. Serve as a receptionist, answer multi-line phone, and greet students, faculty, staff and general public. Maintain accurate records and files for assigned area; and monitor various logs and files for current and accurate information Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Respond to request and inquiries from students, faculty, staff and the general public. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Contact : Candy Santos, 760-744-1150, ext. 3289
Grounds Assistant – Grounds Services
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: Not to exceed 24 hours per week
Work Schedule: Flexible, Mon-Friday 7:30am-4pm
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50 – $22.00 based on experience
Job Duties: Plant propagation, hedging, trimming, blowing, weeding, weed-eating, raking, planting, transplanting, watering, trenching, digging, light irrigation repair, occasional data tracking/processing.
Minimum Qualifications: Some Grounds maintenance or Horticulture training/experience preferred. Valid California driver’s license required. Ability to lift 75 pounds and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Contact: Tony Rangel, Grounds Services Supervisor, arangel@palomar.edu or 760-744-1150 x2133
Interpreting and Captioning Services Scheduling Assistant
Campus Location: San Marcos (primarily)
Number of Positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 25-30
Hourly pay Rate: $28/hour
Job Duties:
Under close supervision and direction of the Supervisor of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, coordinate and schedule sign language interpreting and real-time captioning services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in compliance with District policies and procedures, and conforming to specific and/or personal service provider qualifications, expertise, and limitations; process closed captioning requests; perform routine to moderately difficult clerical and technical support functions for the interpreting and captioning coordination office including setting appointments, maintaining calendars, ordering, managing equipment loans for interpreting/captioning and provide technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff as it relates to interpreting and/or captioning service provision; compose documents, print, and review reports; maintain files, records, and databases; assist with completing captioning grants and tracks their progress; communicate in American Sign Language (ASL) with students and others as necessary; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Equivalent to four years of related experience.
- Sufficient conversational competency in American Sign Language and knowledge of Deaf Culture to communicate and support students and staff effectively.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint
Contact information: Please send your application (see link at top of this page) and resume to Denise Vanderstoel, Supervisor – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, at dvanderstoel@palomar.edu. Telephone: (760) 733-1150 ext. 2394 or Videophone: (760) 290-4478. Please apply by May 15, 2023.
Lab Assistant – Biology Department
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 10
Work Schedule: Flexible
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30 – $18
Job Duties: Prepare solutions, set up experiments, clean glassware
Minimum Qualifications: Basic Chemistry knowledge and skills
Contact: Diep Vu, dvu@palomar.edu
Mail Room Assistant
Campus Location: San Marcos Campus
Hours Per Week: 20
Work Schedule: Monday -Thursday, either 9am-1pm or 10am-2pm
Hourly Pay Rate: $17 – $18
Job Duties: Assist with mail service operations: Provide excellent customer service to campus community; accurately sort incoming mail; use mail room equipment such as folding/stuffing machine and postage meter to prepare and meter outgoing mail; pick up and deliver mail and packages to campus departments as needed; process shipments via UPS/USPS as needed; perform clerical duties; and assist mail room staff with special projects. Training will be provided.
Qualifications: High School Diploma, or equivalent. Clerical/mailroom, customer service, or experience working with the public helpful, but not required. Must be able to safely lift packages, and full trays of bulk mail.
Contact: Send completed application to Ann Jensen ajensen@palomar.edu
Online Proctor – Languages & Literature
Campus Location: San Marcos Campus
Hours Per Week: 20 (Not to exceed 160 days a fiscal year)
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30 – $18
Work Schedule: TBD
Job Duties:
- Verify student ID and validate student enrollment
- Log students in and out, basic data entry functions
- Create incident report with all information and description
- Observe groups of students and students individually during entire time of test in multiple in rooms
- Assist students with utilization of Zoom
- Collaborate with team members to ensure continuity of services as needed
- Attend planning meetings as scheduled
Desired Skills/Abilities:
- Administering and proctoring tests in a fair and uniform manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Be familiar with Sign Up Genius and monitor the calendar daily to create an hourly roster of signed up students
- Expertise in Zoom functions such as break-out rooms, display, shared screen, etc.
- Ability to provide technical assistance to students for Zoom access on computer, laptop, phone
- Ability to focus on observing multiple students at a time
- Ability to sit for prolonged hours in front of screen (monitors cannot leave when test has started and tests will be staggered)
- Commitment to block of hours + flexibility to fill in as needed
- Ability to promptly address unexpected circumstances to continue providing services
- Ability to work with students with disabilities or linguistic difficulties to ensure equity
- Knowledge of principles and practices of test administration and proctoring, including methods for making accommodations for students with disabilities or limited English skills.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationship with others
- Demonstrated reliable internet connection if working from home and alternative means to log in in case of technical issue
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Prepare clear and concise material and reports using Microsoft Office software
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with students with disabilities
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, or a related field preferred.
Contact: Please email application (see above for link) and resume to Ruth Barnaba, Manager, Tutoring Services – rbarnaba@palomar.edu.
Print Services Assistant
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 20-25 hours per week
Hourly Pay Rate: $17-18
Job Duties: Assist with Print Services operations: Provide excellent customer service to campus community; Make copies for the faculty/staff of the campus on production machines; Help with delivery of paper to departments.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. No experience needed.
Contact: Send completed application to Anna Morrison, amorrison@palomar.edu
Registered Nurse (hourly) – Health Services
Campus Location: San Marcos and/or Escondido
Hours Per Week: 20-30 hours per week
Hourly Pay Rate: $32
Job Duties: Clinically assess and treat patients within the SHC College Registered Nurse protocols for various medical and injury complaints including behavioral health emergencies; ability to review immunization records and perform various immunizations to include TB skin/risk assessment testing. Ability to draw blood for lab tests, knowledge of CDC guidelines and complete vitals/medical history charting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a National League of Nursing-accredited four-year college or university.
- Five years of full-time equivalent ambulatory or urgent care nursing experience.
- Possession of an appropriate, valid California Registered Nurse Licensure by time of appointment.
- Possession of a California Public Health Nurse Certification is preferred.
- Possession of an appropriate, valid CPR Certificate by time of appointment.
- Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.
Contact: Submit CV/Resume and Cover Letter to Health Services Administration, Kimberlee Ahinger @ kahinger@palomar.edu.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Assistant – MSE Learning Centers
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 20-30
Work Schedule: Varies between 8:00am and 8:00pm
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30, $17, or $18 based on experience
Number of Positions: Multiple
Job Duties:
- Provide general office assistance in support of an assigned STEM function
- Perform a variety of clerical and secretarial tasks
- Provide information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public
- Maintain a variety of records; proctoring
- Assist students with STEM Student Support Program information and questions
- Coordinate appointments, orientations, counseling appointment check-ins, events, and application screening processes
- Assist with promotion, set-up, running, and debriefing of activities and events
- Data tracking and entry
- Limited lab duties to include supply organization and inventory; limited lab support
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
- Ability to have good customer service
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
- Perform various clerical tasks in support of an assigned function
- Serve as a receptionist, answer multi-line phone, and greet students, faculty, staff, and general public.
- Maintain accurate records and files for assigned area; monitor various logs and files for current and accurate information
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Respond to request and inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and general public
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of the sciences
Contact: Amber DeFreitas, adefreitas@palomar.edu or 760-744-1150 x2718
Student Mentor – Grant Funded Student Programs
Campus location: Vista and Escondido
Hours per week: Not to exceed 24 hours.
Work schedule: Weekdays, hours between 7:30am and 6:00pm, including some evenings and weekends. *Schedule may vary based on student services and school site placement.
Hourly pay rate: $16.30/hr.
Job description:
- Provide academic support services for students in multiple academic courses including Writing, Reading Comprehension, World History, US History, Math, and Science.
- Assist in virtual and in-person settings during school hours and after school.
- Assist students with postsecondary options.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
Desired skills/qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish.
Contact: Please email your application (see link at top of page) and resume to Nellie Martinez, nmartinez@palomar.edu.
Teacher (Substitute) – Child Development Center
Campus Location: San Marcos and Escondido
Requirements: Child Development permit qualified; 24 units in ECE or CD minimum, plus 16 units in GE and 1 year experience.
For immediate consideration, fax resume to (760) 761-3539 or call (760) 744-1150 ext. 2575. No deadline to apply. Visit the Child Development Center website for more information.
Test Proctor – Adult Education Block Grant (AEBG)
Campus Location: San Marcos Campus and Escondido Education Center
Work Schedule: Varies, but generally Mon-Thurs 8:00am-11:00am and 6:00pm-9:30pm
Hours Per Week: Ranges from 2 to 15 hours per week
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30
Job Duties: Proctoring standardized test5ing sessions at the beginning (2nd and 3rd weeks) and end (14th and 15th weeks) of each semester. Duties include setting up testing stations, managing testing sessions, assist students during testing sessions, securing testing labs at conclusion of testing session, and maintaining the integrity of testing equipment and testing process at all times.
Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade and completion of 12 semester units of college-level coursework. Experience: Three months of full-time equivalent related experience and/or specialized knowledge.
Desired Skills/Qualifications: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade and completion of 12 semester units of college-level coursework, three months of full-time equivalent related experience and/or specialized knowledge. Effective communications skills (written and spoken), dependability, experience with computers and Internet applications, customer service experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Contact: Camilo Riveros, (760) 744-1150, ext. 2284, criverosalvarado@palomar.edu
Testing Center Assistant – Disability Resource Center
Campus Location: San Marcos Campus
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week (Not to exceed 160 days a year)
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30
Work Schedule: Hours to be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and between 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Job Duties:
- Check incoming emails, mail, and deliveries and verify that all expected exams have been received for the day.
- Coordinate with student proctor assistant(s) and/or DRC staff in implementing daily test accommodations.
- Assist in scheduling exams.
- Troubleshoot scheduling issues, technology issues and other issues that may affect the Testing Center operations.
- Ensures availability of accommodations required for upcoming exams (reader, scribe, laptop, CCTV, Braille, etc.).
- Assure accurate records of exams, appointment requests, accommodations.
- Keep detail records of testing incidents, no-show, cancellations, reschedules, and unusual situations.
- Keep detail records of exam received from faculty or department representative and their return to faculty, department, or department representative.
- Coordinates all aspects of the front office.
- Provide excellent customer services to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
- Answer telephone and email accounts providing detail and accurate information.
- Keep the reception area clean and organized.
- Check in students to the Testing Center and starting a timer with the students allotted time.
- Monitor Testing Center exams taken by students using remote camera system or in person
- On occasion, proctor exams as a reader and/or scribe.
- Adhere to Palomar College’s policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with students with disabilities
Contact: Please email application (see above for link) and resume to Cynthia Cordova, DRC Testing Center Coordinator, at ccordova1@palomar.edu.
Theater Assistant (Application Pool) – Performing Arts Department
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: Varies
Work Schedule: Varies, based on production schedule
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30
Job Duties: Assist in the safe operation and maintenance of theater sound, lighting, rigging, and related equipment, and systems used in support of stage productions and related events. Assist in the Performing Arts Department season production as needed – availability to work evenings and weekends are necessary for the main functions of this job.
Minimum Qualifications: Education equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, plus a background in live event technology, theatrical productions or equivalent education preferred.
Desired Qualifications: A basic understanding of signal flow and various production systems; lighting, sound, and video. The ability to work independently, and safely on projects. Experience with reading and understanding stage and lighting plots. Students that are studying theater technology are encouraged to apply.
Contact: Email application and resume to Tony Cucuzella at acucuzzella@palomar.edu
Warehouse Assistant
Campus Location: San Marcos
Hours Per Week: 20-32
Work Schedule: Flexible; 6-8 hour shifts 2-3 days per week
Hourly Pay Rate: $17-18
Job Duties: Assist with Warehouse operations: Provide excellent customer service to campus community; receive and inspect incoming package deliveries; ensure timely delivery of packages/products; organizing warehouse stock, organize/pull requests from stock for delivery; assist Warehouse Technicians with projects, as needed; basic clerical duties; data entry; participate in periodic inventory.
Qualifications: High School Diploma, or equivalent. Customer service and experience working in a shipping/receiving area helpful, but not required.
Contact: Send completed application to Tony Payton (tpayton@palomar.edu) and Rick Greene (rgreene@palomar.edu)
Welcome Center Assistant – Outreach Services
Campus Location: Main office in San Marcos; [Occasional additional special event work at other campus locations, if interested. (Mileage is reimbursed)]
Work Schedule: Base Schedule M-F; Occasional evening special events.
Hours Per Week: 10-20
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.30 – $18
Job Duties: (Training provided) Be one of the initial employees in Palomar’s first Welcome Center! Represent Palomar College in a welcoming, professional and positive manner, by greeting and helping guests in the future Palomar College Welcome Center. Assist walk-in students with directions, information or hands-on application or registration help. Greet students or groups before they take a campus tour. Conduct campus tours and visits for individuals, families, schools or community groups. Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding Palomar College, its services, enrollment procedures and academic programs. Maintain a high level of customer service through email, phone and in-person inquiries, to community members and prospective students of all ages, backgrounds and educational experience. Collaborate and interact positively with Palomar College administration, faculty and staff, to meet the needs and inquiries of prospective students and their families. Provide hands-on assistance with application, registration and enrollment procedures. Support the day-to-day operations and training procedures of building a new Welcome Center on campus.
Optional: Also serve as a Tour Guide
Department hiring options are available through many sources: Student Employment, Short Term Hourly Employment, Work Study, Co-operative Education, Volunteer and Internships. Palomar Ambassador and Marketing & Communication positions also available.
For more information and hiring procedures, please visit: www.palomar.edu/outreach/employment.
Contact information: Deanna K. Shoop, Manager of Outreach and Onboarding Services, dshoop@palomar.edu or (760) 744-1150, Ext. 3752