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