TRiO Representative

Palm Beach State College; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Potential remote or hybrid options

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a TRiO Representative to provide administrative support for the assigned grant program and help coordinate departmental events. You will maintain time-sensitive records, assist with budgeting, payroll, and other tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance with grant guidelines.

The role involves interacting with students, staff, and the public, and may require a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to the public, students, and staff regarding programs and services.
• Coordinate department awareness events and assist with budgeting and reports.
• Process requisitions, travel, payroll, and other administrative tasks.
• Greet visitors and assist department staff with daily operations.
• Maintain time-sensitive records and ensure accuracy of documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Publisher

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for providing administrative support to the assigned grant program. Assists in coordinating department awareness events and maintains department website. Accurately updates and maintains time-sensitive records regarding Department of Education federal grant guidelines. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $16.51 per hour; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

What a day of a TRiO Representative looks like

• Provides information to the public, students, and staff regarding programs and services of a department, campus, or College.
• Conducts informational sessions.
• Processes purchase requisitions, travel, and purchasing card transactions, prepares payroll, and assists with budget activities.
• Welcomes and assists persons who come into the department.
• Completes monthly reports including budgeting, time reporting, and student rosters.
• Reviews reports, documents, applications, and forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Designs, edits, and produces brochures, catalogs, newsletters, reports, flyers, posters, or certificates.
• Designs complex spreadsheets, with multiple function formulas and links.
• Performs sorts and merges, prints mass mailings, selects font attributes, and changes.
• Handles incoming, interoffice, and outgoing mail.
• Oversees and supervises the work of student assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED One year of related experience Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Skilled in: Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Delivering a high level of customer service Performing with a high degree of accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Regular physical attendance required Preferred, but not a must: Knowledge of: Excel, Publisher, Word, and Power-Point Work Environment and Physical Demand: Reach and grasp objects Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl Use of video display terminal Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color Communicate information orally and in writing Receive and understand information through oral and written communication Proofread and check documents for accuracy Work a fluctuating work schedule

Background Check & Employment Policy

Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position will close on September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

Accommodations

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.

Culture

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging.

Panther Perks

Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development

Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Voluntary Retirement Investments

Voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.