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: 5-20

Hourly pay rate: $18.00

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 information: Jessica Horn at jhorn@palomar.edu  or (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2176.

Lifeguard – Health/Kinesiology & Recreation Management Department

Campus Location: Pool

Hours per week: 8-20 hours

Work Schedule: Typically afternoon and evening

Hourly pay rate: $16.30

Job duties: 

• Maintain the safety of the patrons in and around the pool
• Represent Palomar College by maintaining a professional attitude
• Communicate and enforce all Palomar College Pool regulations and pool rules in a personable and professional manner
• Communicate any potential dangerous elements of the facility to the pool supervisor.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings
• Perform patron surveillance with a rescue tube from the guard stand
• Remain alert and use all senses while guarding
• Work as a team with other lifeguards during special events
• Set the pool for various activities such as laps, classes, etc.
• Be able to respond to an emergency and activate EAP
• Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to your training
• Complete all injury reports in black or blue ink
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Desired skills/qualification: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard training/ First Aid/CPR certification or equivalent.

Contact information: Please forward your completed application (see at top of page ) to Andrew McCoy, amccoy@palomar.edu

Online Proctor – Languages & Literature

Campus Location: San Marcos Campus

Hours: 20 hours per week (Not to exceed 160 days a fiscal year)

Pay Rate: $16.30/hour

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.

Palomar College Police Department – Front Desk Clerk

Campus location: San Marcos

Hours per week: 24

Work schedule: TBA

Hourly pay rate: $16.30, 17, or 18 depending 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 information: Candy Santos, 760-744-1150, ext. 3289

Peer Mentor – Palomar Promise Program

Campus location:  San Marcos

Hours per week: 10-15

Work schedule: Weekdays, hours between 8:00am and 4:00pm, evenings and weekends as necessary.

Hourly pay rate: $16.30-18 based on experience

 Job description:

• Provide information, guidance, support and mentorship to prospective and current Promise students
• Meet with Promise students individually and in group settings; help students find their way around campus; familiarize students with campus resources; and serve as a role model and advocate
• Assist staff with scheduling, planning and implementing student engagement activities/events/skillshops
• Conduct classroom and on/off campus presentations promoting the Promise program. Assist with and represent the department and Palomar College at a variety of events on/off campus, independently or with a team
• Participate in phone campaigns
• Create social media, marketing, and communication materials for prospective and current Promise students
• Provide hands-on assistance with the College and Promise application, registration and enrollment procedures
• Help students navigate MyPalomar, Canvas, and other student tools
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Palomar College services, majors, student support programs and resources
• Provide front desk office and program support including assistance with phone/e-mail, maintaining departmental organization, preparation of mailings, data entry, scheduling appointments, etc.

Desired skills/qualifications:

• Current or former Palomar Promise student
• Ability to work with public, peers, students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds to include age, ethnic background, and educational experience
• Knowledge of Palomar College programs and services including enrollment procedures
• Strong commitment to professionalism, quality of work, and high-level customer service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience with public speaking
• Fast learner, detail oriented, and self starter
• Be reliable, flexible, and punctual; possess string interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a strong desire to help and assist others with a positive and helpful attitude; work independently to problem solve
• Experience with creating marketing materials and leveraging social media
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Contact Information:  Please email completed application, resume, and cover letter explaining your interest in serving as a Promise Peer Mentor to Debra Avila, Palomar Promise Manager, davila@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)]

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:  Jessica Horn at jhorn@palomar.edu  or (760) 744-1150, Ext. 2176.