Part-Time Administrative Assistant For Student Support Services (SSS)

Primary Functions:

This position reports directly to the Program Director, Student Support Services (SSS)/TRIO Grant. This position will maintain accounting for the divisional office, personnel files, day to day operation of the office, general website updates, procedural manual updates, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree or equivalent required

2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience, database, and customer service experience required; basic bookkeeping and organizational skills preferred.

Intermediate level experience with MS Office Suite

Experience working in higher education preferred

Professional and/or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing project participants is preferred

Job Specific Competencies:

Strong work ethic

Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

Attention to detail, problem solver, show initiative, and exercise good judgment

Strong interpersonal skills to work with students, staff, faculty and administration

Ability to learn information and processes related to higher education

Calm, student-focused, pleasant approach

Self-motivated and self-directed

Knowledge of data base systems

A commitment to enriching the lives of students by promoting a positive learning environment; enhancing the quality of the student experience; and philosophically supporting programs and policies that facilitate student success.

Essential Job Functions:

Answer basic student questions and concerns related to the program

Maintain calendar for Program Director and other functions supporting SSS/TRIO

Daily management of office

Data entry and run reports

Manage office communications

Other duties as assigned

Position Specifications and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to produce work with few or no errors with specific deadlines for completion.

Requires close work on a computer screen for extended periods

Office environment

Operates basic office equipment

Communicates through oral and/or written forms

Competently uses Microsoft Office products

May require lifting up to 10 pounds