Hope College TRIO Upward Bound Office Assistant

The TRIO Upward Bound program is funded by a grant from the Department of Education and serves local first-generation and low-income high school students who are committed to pursuing higher education after graduating high school.

Hope College TRIO Upward Bound Office Assistant (Part-Time) The Office Assistant provides administrative and operational support to ensure smooth daily program functions. This role supports communication, student records, and logistics while serving as a key point of contact for the program.

Work Schedule

Academic Year (August–April):

• ~20 hours/week
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Additional hours scheduled with the Director

Summer Session (May–July):

• ~20 hours/week
• Typically Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Office Assistant provides support of daily programming tasks, including but not limited to:

Administrative & Office Support

• Serve as the first point of contact (phones, emails, inquiries)
• Provide information and referrals
• Assist with printing, copying, and supply orders
• Schedule transportation and rooms

Student Records & Academic Support

• Data Entry
• Distribute academic updates to staff
• Maintain and organize student files

Program Operations & Logistics

• Track technology inventory (laptops, iPads, calculators)
• Support daily program operations
• Assist with logistics as needed

Communication & Outreach

• Support social media and communication efforts
• Assist with outreach materials

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college experience preferred
• Bilingual (preferred)
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Zoom, Canva
• Strong organizational and communication skills