Part-Time Office Assistant - Trio

POSITION PURPOSE:

The TRIO SSS Office Assistant job includes a wide variety of duties and responsibilities.  This position includes a component of both peer mentoring and general office duties.   It requires an experienced person who can guide, inform, support students, and share knowledge and experience that will help students to become more successful in college, employment, and community living. 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Create a friendly atmosphere for students that call or enter the TRIO Center.
• Greet and assist potential TRIO SSS students with the TRIO application process.
• Direct potential and current TRIO SSS students to appropriate services according to the student's need.
• Perform clerical and secretarial duties for the TRIO Center.
• Maintain organized record-keeping and filing system for project.
• Act as a telephone and office receptionist.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of TRIO Student Support Services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal relationship, communication, organizational, and promotional skills required.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals coupled with interaction with community leaders, city, county, and school officials, administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access information, maintains records, generate reports, and communicate.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to function as a team player.
• Willingness to work in a busy environment with numerous interruptions.
• Willingness to work evenings and occasional weekend if called upon. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Previous TRIO and/or college work experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

SALARY:  $10. per hour / up to 19 hrs per week