TRIO Program Administrative Assistant — Part-Time

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX is seeking a part-time, non-exempt administrative support position to assist the Upward Bound program. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities and travel, budgeting, and acting as a liaison among students, staff, and the College.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Business Administration or equivalent, TRiO background, strong record-keeping skills, and the ability to multi-task and meet

Qualifications

• TRiO background and/or experience
• Detail oriented with strong record-keeping practices
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• Knowledge of secondary and postsecondary education settings
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Budget management
• Computer applications involving databases and spreadsheets for reports
• Operation of standard office equipment
• Strong oral and written communication
• Foster a cooperative and collaborative work environment
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Event planning

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized administrative support to the Director related to planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities and travel
• Assists Director and staff in accounting for program funds, preparing financial requisitions, and general office support
• Enters, reviews, and retrieves data and prepares reports using computer software
• Handle confidential information appropriately and safeguard information
• Serves as a liaison between students, staff, the community, and the College in relation to the program and its activities
• Identify students’ needs prior to directing them to the appropriate faculty or staff member
• Willingness to help students interact with the College and its employees
• Arranges meetings and appointments, reserves rooms, and coordinates meals and lodging when needed
• Attend virtual trainings/webinars regarding TRIO programs policies and budget management

Skills

Detail oriented

Record keeping

Regulations & policies

Highly organized

Budget management

Databases & spreadsheets

Office equipment

Oral & written communication

Cooperative work environment

Bilingual in Spanish

Event planning

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Microsoft Office

Job description

College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX is seeking a part-time, non-exempt administrative support position to assist the Upward Bound program. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities and travel, budgeting, and acting as a liaison among students, staff, and the College.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree in Business Administration or equivalent, TRiO background, strong record-keeping skills, and the ability to multi-task and meet