TRIO - Educational Opportunity Center Program Specialist (Part Time)
About The Position
Under limited supervision, this individual will work with staff and students involved in the Educational Opportunity Center Grant program. This person performs general clerical work at the administrative/supervisory levels, such as composing routine correspondence, assisting with student, staff, faculty and the public, maintaining records, and providing information that requires knowledge of program policies and procedures. The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm. This position is a grant-funded position. Current funding for this position is scheduled to end August 31, 2031. Continuation of this position beyond August 31, 2026 is dependent on new or increased grant funding.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of experience using word processing and computer equipment.
- Must be able to type at an acceptable level.
- Experience with spreadsheets, computerized record systems, TRIO SSS specific databases, and presentation software.
Nice To Haves
- Two years related office experience.
- Excellent computer skills and office equipment including—Microsoft Office, fax, printer, and copy machines.
- Experience in educational setting preferred.
- Individuals who themselves were first generation students, have economic hardship or who have a disability may be given preference.
- Experience working with first generation and low-income individuals preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet prospective and current EOC students and direct them to appropriate program personnel.
- Answer and/or re-direct basic inquiries from internal and external customers either via phone calls, email or in person.
- Assist prospective participants with completing the TRIO – EOC application.
- Coordinate materials for mailings, maintain program records, generate reports, schedule and coordinate meetings and events, and maintain a TRIO EOC specific computer database.
- Communicate with TRIO – EOC director and advisors about participants needs.
- Evaluate prospective students for their eligibility and qualifications for the TRIO – EOC program.
- Provide input and insights into the development of special recruiting communication tools.
- Prepare and maintain correspondence, lists, and other documents.
- Perform various office clerical duties including filing, typing, scanning, maintaining copiers and other equipment, ordering supplies, sorting/distributing mail, etc.
- Provide clerical support to program staff.
- Assist with program activities and events.
- Produce, edit, and compile reports, correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents to recruit and retain participants.
- Assist in completion of yearly Annual Performance Report.
- Update and Order Marketing Materials and related publications.
- Serve as an advocate for TRIO – EOC and promote services.
- Serve as part of the EOC team to fulfill program goals.
- Coordinate projects for work study students.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
